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Chapter 1. Introduction
This chapter describes the TotalStorage SAN Switch 2109 Model F16, hereafter
referred to as the 2109 Model F16. It provides the following information:
v "Product overview"
v "Hardware components" on page 2
v "Software components" on page 10
v "Diagnostics" on page 12
v "Managing the 2109 Model F16" on page 12
Product overview
Figure 3 shows the 2109 Model F16.
Figure 3. 2109 Model F16
The 2109 Model F16 is a 16-port, dual speed, auto-sensing Fibre Channel switch. It
delivers the next generation of performance and functionality for Storage Area
Networks (SANs). As the first product in the new 2109 Model F16 series, the 2109
Model F16 is functionally compatible and interoperable with the current 2109 series
of switches and the 3534 switch. The 2109 Model F16 is an enterprise class switch
that is designed to handle the large scale SAN requirements of an enterprise. You
can also use it to address the SAN requirements of a small to medium-sized
workgroup. Providing 16 ANSI Fibre Channel compliant ports (E_ports, FL_ports,
and F_ports), the 2109 Model F16 is a flexible switching platform that meets both
low-latency and high-throughput demands. Based on Application Specific Integrated
Circuit (ASIC) technology (called the Bloom), the 2109 Model F16 provides high
levels of reliability, availability, and port density. The 2109 Model F16 provides Fibre
Channel throughput at twice the previous speeds. It also has new features that
enhance the manageability and performance of the switch.
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