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With the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for the
HP p-class BladeSystem, customers connecting
HP Blade Systems to Fibre Channel Storage
Area Networks now have the ability to
consolidate multiple servers, Fibre Channel
switches and Ethernet switches into a single
platform thus reducing overall solution costs.
The newest member of the M-Series family of Fibre
Channel switches, the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for
HP p-Class BladeSystem, delivers new technology for
customers connecting HP BladeSystems to Fibre Channel
SANs. With the introduction of the new McDATA 4Gb
SAN Switch, IT managers now have the capability to
consolidate multiple HP servers, Fibre Channel Switches
and Ethernet switches into a single platform for
connectivity to the networked infrastructure. This
integration of technology results in space and cost
savings due to a reduction of physical components,
raising the reliability of the entire system. Time to
deployments is drastically reduced as server interconnects
are made once the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch is
plugged into the HP BladeSystem chassis.
Advances in our Fibre Channel switching technology
has allowed us to physically reduce the size of the system
down to a 4.5-inch by 3.5-inch cube that plugs into the
back of the HP p-Class BladeSystem, resulting in a
solution with practically zero footprint. Cabling between
components that once had to be done manually, is now
integrated into the HP BladeSystem, reducing administrative
man hours and providing nearly instant deployment.
Key features and benefits
• Simplicity without compromise—Integrated design
allows server and switch component consolidation,
saving cost, space and time.
• Management ease—Browser based utility is included
for setup and configuration. External 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet port provides simple integration into fabric
management applications.
• Reduced costs—The cost and space of the fabric
switching element are reduced by eliminating and
consolidating components. Power and cooling resources
are shared, reducing cost points of failure. Minimal
external cabling.
• Server and Switch consolidation—The McDATA 4Gb
SAN Switch fits into the blade enclosure, effectively
reducing the footprint of the IT architecture while
providing the capabilities of standalone switches.
SAN connections are made through the back of the
BladeSystem, increasing system reliability with
component reduction.
• Change without chaos—The HP p-class BladeSystem
accepts up to two switches per chassis, dual switches
coupled with redundant server connections ensure a
highly available solution.
• Small form factor—The McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch fits
into the blade enclosure, reducing the footprint of the
IT architecture while providing the capabilities of
standalone switches.
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