Supported Configurations - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Release Note

edge switch release notes
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Supported Configurations

Operation of multiple switches in a fabric topology is subject to the following
topology limits. Consider the impact of these limits when planning the fabric.
NOTE: For more information about planning the fabric, refer to hp StorageWorks SAN high
availability planning guide.
• Fabric Elements—Each fabric element is defined by a unique domain ID that
ranges between 1 and 31; therefore, the theoretical limit of interconnected
directors in a single fabric is 31. The supported limit of interconnected switches in
a single fabric is 24. Because this number is subject to change, contact your
HP authorized service representative for the current number of interconnected
switches supported in a single fabric.
• Inhomogeneous fabric—To determine if interoperability is supported for a
product, or if restrictions apply, refer to the product publications, or contact your
HP authorized service representative.
• Number of Interswitch Links (ISLs)—The ISL limit per Edge Switch 2/24 is 24
and per Edge Switch 2/32 is 32. For redundancy, at least two ISLs should connect
any two switch-class fabric elements. Because this number is subject to change,
contact your HP authorized service representative for the current number of ISLs
supported per switch.
• Hop Count—The fibre channel theoretical limit of ISL connections traversed (hop
count) in a single path through a fabric is 7. The maximum supported hop count in
a single path through a fabric is 3. Because this number is subject to change,
contact your HP authorized service representative for the current hop count
supported by a single fabric path.
NOTE: The hop count is equal to the number of ISL connections traversed in a single path,
not the total number of ISL connections between devices.
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