Introduction - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Installation Manual

Introduction

The HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 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
multi-switch 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.
This chapter describes the switch and attached HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric
Manager (HAFM) server. The chapter specifically discusses:
Edge Switch 2/24 Installation Guide
Switch description including field replaceable units (FRUs) and front and rear
panel features.
Switch management options.
Operational features.
Optional kits.
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