QUICKSPECS
Compaq StorageWorks
Enterprise Backup Solution
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EBS INTERCONNECTS (continued)
Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 (continued)
Cascading Hub Support
This feature certifies the addition of a second Storage Hub 12 to the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop. By adding a second Storage Hub 12, customers can increase the total available fibre ports on the loop. That would equate to increased device and server support. With the cascading of hubs (no more than two Storage Hub 12 per FCAL EBS), the Enterprise Backup Solution has an increased maximum configuration of up to 20 servers per solution that would require two Storage Hub 12 for connectivity. The alternative maximum configuration would support up to 14 tape drives in the Enterprise Backup Solution. Five Compaq libraries are certified in this configuration – the SSL2020TL AIT
Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Switch 8
FC-AL Switch 8 for Compaq EBS and RAID Array 4X00 storage systems
The SW
Fibre Channel SAN Switch 8-EL
Entry Level Storage Area Network (SAN) switch fabric for Compaq Enterprise Backup Solution, RAID Array 8000, ESA 12000, Modular Array (MA) 6000, MA8000 and MA12000 storage systems
The Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Fibre Channel SAN Switch 8 and 16
High-performance Storage Area Network (SAN) switch fabric
A key component of Compaq’s Enterprise Network Storage Architecture (ENSA), the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switch/8 and Fibre Channel SAN Switch/16 are
•Eight (Fibre Channel SAN Switch/8) or 16 (Fibre Channel SAN Switch/16) 1 Gb/s
•Both models
•Dynamic path rerouting in the event of a link failure.
•Direct fabric attached server operating system support now includes Solaris 7.
•Support for interconnecting up to four switches together (two switch hops for maximum) for creating larger SANs.
•General
•Multiple methods for switch management.
•Hot pluggable power supplies and optional second power supply.
•Redundant, hot pluggable cooling fans on both switches.
•Backward compatibility between new Fibre Channel SAN switches and previous Fibre Channel switches.