Introducing The Switch; Overview; Monitoring And Managing The Switch - HP StorageWorks 8B - FC Entry Switch Reference Manual

Introducing the Switch

This chapter provides the following information:
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Overview

The FC Entry Switch 8B and FC Switch 8B are eight-port Fibre Channel fabric switches that
support link speeds up to 2 Gbps. Both switches include Fabric OS version 3.0.1b or later, and are
compatible with the entire HP installed base of Fibre Channel hubs, bridges, and switches. Each
product can operate in a fabric containing multiple switches or as the only switch in a fabric.
The switch has an air-cooled chassis, and can be set up as a stand-alone unit or mounted in a 1U,
19-inch rack. It includes the following features:
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Installation and Reference Guide
Overview on page 1-1

Monitoring and Managing the Switch

Eight optical ports, with the following characteristics:
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Two LEDs (light-emitting diodes), one to indicate port status and one to indicate link
speed
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Automatic negotiation to the highest common speed of all devices connected to the
port.
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SFP (small form factor pluggable) interface
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Universal and self-configuring
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Capable of becoming an F_Port (fabric enabled), FL_Port (fabric loop enabled), or
E_Port (expansion port)
One serial port with an RS-232 connector
One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector and two LEDs, one to indicate
port status and one to indicate link speed
A switch status LED on the SFP media side and fan side, indicating the overall status of
the switch
One power supply
Five fan assemblies
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