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QuickSpecs
ES/GS Common Options
Raw Capacity
Maximum Raw
Capacity
Usable Capacity
Maximum Usable
Capacity
Interface - 2Gb Fibre
Channel Ports
(LC connectors, auto-
negotiating)
Step 9 – Storage Network Switches, Hubs, and Interconnects — Optional
Network Storage
Routers
Fibre Channel
Switches
VLS 6105 VLS 6109
3TB 6TB
6TB 12 TB
2.5TB 4.4 TB
5TB 8.8TB
Two Two
Network Storage Routers enable multiple host servers to communicate with a SCSI tape device
over a Fibre Channel link.
For configuration details, see the Switches, Hubs, and Interconnects QuickSpecs at:
http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/North_America/10490.html
HP supports three product lines of Fibre Channel switch products that may be used to build SAN
fabrics. Each product line provides certain advantages that apply to specific applications. For
more information on specific switch models and selection, please refer to Part II in the SAN
Design Guidelines referenced on the SAN Infrastructure page:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure/index.html
The B-Series product line includes a wide range of Fibre Channel switches, described as "SAN
switches" and "Core switches." Products in this family include switches from the HP
StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 to the HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64. This product line
includes switches with 8, 16, 32, and 64 ports, including both full-function and entry-level models.
The HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64 includes a pair of independent 64-port switches in a
single chassis with a high level internal redundancy.
The C-Series product line includes the Cisco MDS 9506 and 9509 Multilayer Directors and the
Cisco MDS 9216, 9120, and 9140 Multilayer Fabric Switches. The MDS 9506 is supported with
224 ports, over seven modular chassis consisting of both 16-port and 32-port modules. The MDS
9506 is supported with 128 ports, over four modular chassis consisting of both 16-port and 32-port
modules. The MDS 9216 has a basic configuration with 16 ports. It has an expansion slot that
supports either a 16- or a 32-port card, for 32 or 48 ports in total.
The M-Series Fabric product line includes a wide range of Fibre Channel switches described as
"Directors" and "Edge switches." A partial list of products in this family includes the HP
StorageWorks Director 2/140 and the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32. This product line
includes switches with 16, 24, 32, 64, and 140 ports internal microcode. The HP StorageWorks
Director 2/64 and 2/140 switches have a high level of internal redundancy.
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HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems
VLS 6510 VLS 6518
6TB 12TB
12TB 24TB
5TB 8.8TB
10TB 17.6TB
Four Four
VLS 6840 VLS 6870
12TB 24TB
48TB 96TB
10TB 17.6TB
40TB 70.4TB
Four Four
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