Planning the Fabric
TCP/UDP/IP
You can interconnect (mesh) up to 4 switches
•Trunking Between Switches (multiple connections)
You can use trunking between switches to increase bandwidth and cluster throughput. Trunking is also a way to eliminate a possible single point of failure. The number of trunked cables between nodes is limited only by port availability. To assess the effects of trunking on the performance of any particular HyperFabric configuration, contact your HP representative.
•Maximum Cable Lengths
HF2 (fiber): The maximum distance is 200m (Four standard cable
lengths are sold and supported: 2m, 16m, 50m and 200m).
TCP/UDP/IP supports up to four HF2 switches connected in series with a maximum cable length of 200m between the switches and 200m between switches and nodes.
TCP/UDP/IP supports up to four hybrid HF2 switches connected in series with a maximum cable length of 200m between fiber ports.
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