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Introduction
This chapter contains the following HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 information:
• Switch
description, page 13
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Features, page 13
• Hardware
• Tools and test
• Optional
kits, page 22
Switch description
The HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 provides dynamic switched connections between Fibre
Channel servers and devices in a storage area network (SAN) environment. SANs introduce the
concept of server-to-device networking and multiswitch fabrics, eliminate requirements for dedicated
connections, and enable the enterprise to become data centric.
A SAN provides speed, high capacity, and flexibility for the enterprise, and is primarily based upon
Fibre Channel architecture. The switch implements Fibre Channel technology that provides a
bandwidth of 2.125 Gbps, redundant switched data paths, a scalable number of active ports, and
long transmission distances (up to 35 km).
The switch can be installed on a table or desk top, or mounted in an equipment cabinet or in any
standard equipment rack.
Multiple switches and the HAFM appliance communicate on a local area network (LAN) through
one or more 10Base-T Ethernet hubs.
The switch provides dynamic switched connections for servers and devices, supports mainframe and
open-systems interconnection (OSI) computing environments, and provides data transmission and
flow control between device node ports (N_Ports) as dictated by the Fibre Channel Physical and
Signaling Interface (FC-PH 4.3). Through interswitch links (ISLs), the switch can connect additional
switches to form a Fibre Channel multiswitch fabric.
The switch provides connectivity for devices manufactured by multiple original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs). To determine if an OEM product can communicate through connections
provided by the switch, or if communication restrictions apply, refer to the supporting publications
for the product or contact your HP marketing representative.
Features
The features of the Edge Switch 2/32 include:
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Scalable from 16 to 32 User ports
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100% dynamic non-blocking, cut through switching with congestion queuing
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Online error detection, error isolation, and error recovery
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Redundant hot-pluggable components
•
Small form factor, hot-pluggable optical transceivers
components, page 16
equipment, page 20
Edge Switch 2/32 installation guide
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