INSPEED™ SAN STORAGE SWITCH MODEL 355

APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS

USERS GUIDE

 

 

 

APPENDIX A

Specifications

 

 

SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of Ports

12

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Rate

All ports operate at 1.0625 or 2.125 Gbps (selectable)

 

 

 

 

 

Port Media Type

SFP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enclosure

1U half-rack form-factor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Interface

RS-232 or 10/100 Ethernet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Mode

Switching or Non-switching modes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configurability

Management interface configurable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power On Selftest (POST)

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions

8.50 x 1.57 x 16.00 (W x H x D)

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC Power Input

50 or 60 Hz / 100 – 250 VAC / 0.6 – 0.4 A

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC Power Connector

IEC connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

Approximately 7 lbs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING CONDITIONS

The switch must be operated in a clean, dry environment with unrestricted airflow. Air flows in through the cosmetic end and out through the business end (sometimes called the transceiver end or “back-of-box”).

To avoid overheating, maintain a minimum clearance of two inches (50.8 millimeters) on each end of the switch (the cosmetic end and the business end). Allow an adequate amount of space on the top and sides of the switch for proper air ventilation. Do not place the switch on heat-generating surfaces. Operating conditions are listed below.

Requirement

Value

 

 

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C normal operation (ambient air temperature)

 

 

Storage

-40°C to 80°C non-condensing

 

 

Power

50 or 60 Hz / 100 – 250 VAC / 0.6 – 0.4 A

 

 

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Emulex 355 manual Switch Specifications, Operating Conditions, Requirement Value

355 specifications

The Emulex 355 is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) designed specifically for data centers requiring advanced connectivity, reliability, and speed. With the rapid evolution of data transmission technology, the Emulex 355 stands out due to its robust features and capabilities that cater to the demands of modern IT infrastructures.

One of the key features of the Emulex 355 is its support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, which allows for significantly faster data transfer rates compared to standard Gigabit connections. This increased bandwidth is essential for handling large volumes of data traffic, particularly in virtualized environments and cloud computing applications. Its high throughput ensures that data can be transmitted rapidly across networks, minimizing latency and improving overall performance.

The Emulex 355 employs advanced technologies such as iSCSI Offload and FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), which help enhance data processing efficiency. These technologies allow the card to offload processing tasks from the host system's CPU, reducing the load on server resources and optimizing performance. The result is a more efficient system that can handle more concurrent connections and processes without being overwhelmed.

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The Emulex 355 also offers support for various robust networking protocols, enabling seamless integration into existing network infrastructures. Its compatibility with multiple operating systems and virtualization platforms, such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, further enhances its versatility.

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