HP BL685c - ProLiant - 4 GB RAM Connectivity Manual page 6

HP Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Modules provide the highest levels of availability and reliability by
ensuring that server connectivity within each module is fault tolerant. The HP Virtual Connect Ethernet
Module (required when HP Virtual Connect FC Modules are used) can manage server profiles and
can be deployed anywhere within a Virtual Connect
The HP Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Modules are available in the following models:
• HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module with eight 2-, 4-, and 8-Gb/s auto-
negotiating uplink ports and sixteen 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-Gb/s auto-negotiating downlink ports
• HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 20-Port Fibre Channel Module with four 2-, 4-, and 8-Gb/s auto-
negotiating uplink ports and sixteen 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-Gb/s auto-negotiating downlink ports
• HP Virtual Connect 4Gb Fibre Channel Module for the c-Class with four 1-, 2-, and 4-Gb/s auto-
negotiating uplink ports and sixteen 1-, 2-, and 4-Gb/s auto-negotiating downlink ports
Brocade 8-Gb SAN Switch for the HP c-Class BladeSystem
The Brocade 8-Gb SAN Switch is a hot-pluggable module that provides 2-, 4-, or 8-Gb FC
performance for an aggregate bandwidth of up to 384 Gbps [24 ports x 8 Gbps x 2 (full duplex)].
Available in 12- or 24-port configurations (12-port is upgradeable), the Brocade 8-Gb SAN Switch
installs directly into HP c-Class enclosures. The Brocade 8-Gb SAN Switch includes WebTools
software that allows IT administrators to easily monitor and manage the switch with a Java-capable
Web browser running on a standard PC or laptop. The Brocade 8-Gb SAN Switch is provided with
Brocade Access Gateway technology, a Brocade Fabric OS
connectivity to Brocade SAN fabrics and HP-supported SAN fabrics from other vendors for enhanced
scalability and simplified manageability. The Brocade switch integrates with HP Onboard
Administrator for BladeSystem, HP Systems Insight Manager, and HP Storage Essentials, and it can
leverage HP B-series SAN Switch management tools. With an optional ISL Trunking license
external switch ports can be grouped into two 4-port trunks for increased bandwidth with other
ISL-compatible switches.
The Brocade 8-Gb SAN Switch is available in the following configurations:
• The12-port model supports any combination of internal-to-external ports with two short wave 8-Gb
SFP+ transceivers included. The Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPOD) function of this model allows
flexibility in switch port allocation without constraining server slot population. It includes hardware
enforced zoning, Access Gateway technology, dynamic path selection, and web tools. It is
upgradeable to 24-port support with a license key.
• The 24-port model provides connectivity for a full complement of servers (16) and 8 external ports
with four short wave 8-Gb SFP+ transceivers. It includes hardware enforced zoning, Access
Gateway technology, dynamic path selection, and web tools.
• The 24-port model with Power Pack configuration has the same functionality as the 24-port model
above, but it also includes the Power Pack bundle and management tools for supporting ISL
trunking, extended fabric operation, and advanced performance monitoring.
2 For more information about Virtual Connect technology, refer to the white paper "HP Virtual Connect
Technology implementation for the HP BladeSystem c-Class," which is available at
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/whitepapers/index.html
3 ISL Trunking License is not supported with Brocade Access Gateway.
Brocade Access Gateway is available with this model but cannot be used with extended features and therefore
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