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Introduction
The HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 provides dynamic switched connections between Fibre Channel servers and devices in a storage area network (SAN) environment. SANs introduce the concept of
A SAN provides speed, high capacity, and flexibility for the enterprise, and is primarily based upon Fibre Channel architecture. The switch implements Fibre Channel technology that provides a bandwidth of 2.125 Gbps, redundant switched data paths, a scalable number of active ports, and long transmission distances (up to 35 km).
This chapter describes the switch and attached HP StorageWorks
•Switch management,
•The HAFM server and minimum hardware specifications.
•Remote workstation configurations and hardware specifications.
•Maintenance approach.
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•Connectors and indicators.
•Software diagnostic features.
•Tools and test equipment.
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