Ds-24M2 Description; Flexport Feature; Other Features - EMC Connectrix DS-24M2 User Manual

DS-24M2 Description

FlexPort Feature

Other Features

The DS-24M2 provides a modular design that enables fast
replacement of field-replaceable units (FRUs). FRUs accessed from
the front include small form-factor pluggable (SFP) LC transceivers.
FRUs accessed from the rear include two power supplies and five
cooling fan modules.
Customers can purchase a FlexPort feature, which allows dynamically
upgrading a DS-24M2 from 8 ports to 16 ports to 24 ports.
For more information on enabling the FlexPort feature:
1. Login into PowerLink at:
2. Click the Services tab.
3. Select Asset Management Application under License Asset
Management.
4. Reference the Help section under the M-series products.
Key features of the DS-24M2 include:
24 ports of non-blocking 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel switching in a 1U
form factor:
• F_Ports (fabric ports) to provide direct connectivity for up to
24 switched fabric devices.
• FL_Ports (fabric loop ports) to provide arbitrated loop
connectivity and fabric attachment for FC-AL devices. Each
FL_Port can theoretically support the connection of 126 FC-AL
devices.
• E_Ports (expansion ports) to provide interswitch link (ISL)
connectivity to fabric directors and switches.
Redundant power and cooling units.
Hot-replaceable optics, power, and cooling units.
Online microcode upgrades.
Management, maintenance, and serviceability features through
Connectrix Manager.
Switch Operating Features
http://powerlink.emc.com

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