About Hp Fibre Channel Mass Storage; For More Information; Fibre Channel Adapter Supported - HP e3000 User Manual

Introduction

About HP Fibre Channel Mass Storage

About HP Fibre Channel Mass Storage
HP Fibre Channel Mass Storage is a high-speed connection for mass storage, capable of transmitting data
faster than existing SCSI mass storage interconnects.
HP Fibre Channel Mass Storage networks are ideal for data-intensive applications, including data mining,
atmospheric modeling, multimedia, geographic information systems, and medical imaging. HP Fibre Channel
host bus adapters (HBAs) are available for the following HP e3000 systems:
• A-class systems
• N-class systems
For the latest information on supported topologies, platforms, switches and devices, log on to the ITRC web
site (http://itrc.hp.com), and click on navigate knowledge trees and response center FAQs. In the
Hardware area, navigate the links to networks/mass storage connectivity/fibre channel/technical
support. Installation steps differ for various systems. Be sure to follow the information in this manual for
your adapter and your system. Refer to the system's documentation for detailed installation procedures and
illustrations.

For More Information

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) committee chartered a Fibre Channel working group with
developing and documenting a Fibre Channel standard. For ANSI documentation information, contact:
Global Engineering Documents
15 Inverness Way East
Englewood, CO 80112-5704
Phone: 1-800-854-7179 or 1-303-792-2181
FAX: 1-303-397-2740
In addition, the Fibre Channel Industry Association has created a brief tutorial, Fibre Channel: Connection to
the Future, with overview information about Fibre Channel layers, fabrics, and services. This tutorial is
available at:
Fibre Channel Industry Association
404 Balboa Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: 1-800-272-4618 or 1-415-750-8355
Fax: 1-800-524-8317 or 1-415-751-4829
E-mail: fca@fibrechannel.com
URL: http://www.fibrechannel.com

Fibre Channel Adapter Supported

The Fibre Channel Device Adapter Card supported on N- and A-Class HP e3000 systems is:
• A6795A — PCI 4X 2Gbps Single Port Fibre Channel Adapter
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