Hp Storageworks 8-Gb San Switches; Overview; Hp 8-Gb San Switch Models - HP 1606 Hardware Reference Manual

1 HP StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switches

This chapter describes HP 8-Gb SAN Switches.

Overview

Each HP StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switch delivers ASIC technology and architecture for Fibre Channel
SANs. The 8-Gb SAN Switches are high-performance switches designed for the needs of enterprise
environments that require a high-port footprint for port aggregation. Additionally, the 8-Gb Encryption
SAN Switch provides cryptography (encryption/decryption) and data compression capabilities, while
the FCoE Converged Network Switch provides low-latency lossless CEE ports, and 8-Gb FC ports in
a single switch. The 1606 Extension SAN Switch is a platform for FCIP, enabling the transmission of
Fibre Channel data over long distances, in addition to providing 8-Gb FC ports for switching and
routing.
The 8-Gb SAN Switches satisfy demanding RAS, performance, and scalability requirements of an
enterprise switch while delivering interoperability and ease-of-use advantages. The 8-Gb SAN Switches
are the latest offering from the HP StorageWorks family of entry-to-enterprise products.

HP 8-Gb SAN Switch models

Models include:
• HP StorageWorks 8/8 Base SAN Switch Ships with 8 ports activated and no E_Port license. It
includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as standard software components.
• HP StorageWorks 8/8 Full Fabric SAN Switch Ships with 8 ports activated and includes a Full
Fabric license, Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as standard software compon-
ents.
• HP StorageWorks 8/24 SAN Switch Ships with 16 ports activated and includes a Full Fabric li-
cense. It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as standard software
components.
• HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch Ships with 24 ports activated and includes a Full Fabric li-
cense. It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as standard software
components.
• HP StorageWorks 8/40 Power Pack+ SAN Switch Ships with 24 ports activated and includes a
Full Fabric license. This model includes the Power Pack+ software bundle (Adaptive Networking,
Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, and Advanced Performance Monitor). It also includes
Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as standard software components.
• HP StorageWorks 8/80 SAN Switch Ships with 48 ports activated and includes a Full Fabric li-
cense. It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as standard software
components.
• HP StorageWorks 8/80 Power Pack+ SAN Switch Ships with 48 ports activated and includes a
Full Fabric license. This model includes the Power Pack+ software bundle (Adaptive Networking,
Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, and Advanced Performance Monitor). It also includes
Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as standard software components.
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