KEY Features, Configuration versatility | Compaq 8-EL specification

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StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switch 8-EL by Compaq

KEY FEATURES (continued)

Configuration versatility

•“Universal Ports” self-configure to the type of device that is connected to them. They automatically detect a fabric attached device (F port), an FCAL attached device (FL port), or another Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switch (E port).

•Unique translative addressing allows private loop devices to be addressed by fabric attached devices.

Port configuration flexibility

•Seven Integrated fixed short-wave optical transceiver ports support distances of up to 500 meters between server and switch, and between storage system and switch, using multi-mode fiber optic cable.

•One removable GBIC port supports either short-wave or long-wave GBIC-based transceivers. Long-wave GBICs support distances up to 10 km between switches using single-mode fiber optic cable.

•Either port type can be used for switch to switch (E-port) connectivity.

Zoning functionality enables creations of multiple “logical” SANs within a switch fabric

•Zone members only see other members of the zone.

•Devices may belong to more than one zone.

•Zones may be configured dynamically.

•Hardware and software zoning implementation increases security.

Easy switch management

Administrative functions take place from an existing LAN-based system or locally within the SAN itself. Supported management methods include:

•SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

•Telnet

•Web-Based Management Tools launched via StorageWorks Command Console

•Serial port for setting initial IP address, and resetting switch to factory parameters

Disaster resilience and Scalability

•Two switches can be interconnected and separated from each other by up to 10 km with base system E-Port connection.

•Multiple switches can be interconnected with optional Multiple E-Port Connectivity software.

All Fibre Channel SAN Switches are qualified for use with MA8000, EMA12000, EMA16000, MSA1000, Enterprise Virtual Array storage systems

Please refer to the SAN Design Guide for configuration details

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North America — Version 7 — March 21, 2002