Switch Description - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Service Manual

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Switch Description

The Edge Switch 2/24 provides Fibre Channel connectivity through 24 generic
mixed ports (GX_Ports). Switch ports operate at either 1.0625 or 2.125 gigabits
per second (Gb/s), and can be configured as:
The switch can be installed on a table or desk top, or mounted in an equipment
cabinet, or in any standard equipment rack.
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 specified by the Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling
Interface (FC-PH 4.3). Through ISLs, the switch can connect additional switches
to form a Fibre Channel multi-switch fabric.
The Edge Switch 2/24 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.
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Fabric ports (F_Ports) to provide direct connectivity for up to 24 switched
fabric devices.
Fabric loop ports (FL_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.
Expansion ports (E_Ports) to proved interswitch link (ISL) connectivity to
fabric directors and switches.
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