Model Numbering; Model Naming; Switch Models; Features - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 - Enterprise Virtual Arrays Reference Manual

Model numbering

The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch uses the numbering scheme of SN6xxx, which indicates a mid-range
size switch type.
The 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch uses the numbering scheme x/y:
x—The highest speed at which the switch ports can operate, measured in Gb/s
y—The total number of switch ports available
For example, the 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch is an 8 Gb/s switch with up to 20 ports.

Model naming

The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch is available as a standalone switch. The 8/20q Fibre Channel
Switch is available as a standalone switch or as part of the 8 Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit. The
8 Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit includes the 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch with eight ports enabled,
four HBAs, ten 8 Gb SFP+ transceivers, and six 5-meter fiber optic cables. Both switches and kit
include comprehensive management software—the HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection
Manager (SSCM).

Switch models

HP supports all H-series switches in a fabric if:
All H-series switches in a single-fabric or multi-fabric SAN use the appropriate firmware version
(see Table
versions temporarily.
The fabric rules are followed. (See
For the latest information on supported H-series switch and firmware versions, see one of the HP SAN
Infrastructure websites. For the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch, see http://www.hp.com/go/SN6000;
for the 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch, see
Table 10 H-series switches
HP StorageWorks switch
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch
HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch

Features

Features of the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch include:
Four stacking (high speed ISL) 10 Gb/s ports, upgradable to 20 Gb/s. Using the stacking ports
for ISLs enables configuring up to six switches into a stack (single manageable unit). For more in-
formation, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference
Guide, which can be obtained at the HP SAN Infrastructure website
SN6000.
Autodiscovering, autonegotiating, and self-configuring ports (2/4/8 Gb/s, and 10/20 Gb/s)
84 H-series switches and fabric rules
10). When updating switch firmware, you can use two successive switch firmware
"Fabric rules" on page 86.)
http://www.hp.com/go/8Gb-SSC
Firmware version
8.0.4.04.00
8.0.4.04.00
8.0.2.02.00
7.6.0.02.00
.
Number of ports
24
8/12/16/20
http://www.hp.com/go/