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Nonblocking, full-bandwidth architecture
Adaptive trunking
Advanced security features (CHAP, RADIUS authentication, SSL/SSH, and port binding)
TR_Port configuration, which enables connectivity of SN6000 Fibre Channel Switches to B-series
or C-series fabrics
High-availability features:
Two hot-swappable power supplies in dual power supply model
Hot-swappable 8 Gb SFP+ and 10/20 Gb optical transceivers
NDCLA
Nondisruptive port-license activation
Support in high-availability redundant configurations
Features of the 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch include:
Autodiscovering, autonegotiating, and self-configuring ports (2/4/8 Gb/s)
Nonblocking, full-bandwidth architecture
Adaptive trunking
Advanced security features (CHAP, RADIUS authentication, SSL/SSH, and port binding)
TR_Port configuration, which enables connectivity of 8/20q Fibre Channel Switches to B-series or
C-series fabrics
High-availability features:
Hot-swappable 8 Gb SFP+ optical transceivers
NDCLA
Nondisruptive port-license activation
Support in high-availability redundant configurations
Features of the 8 Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit include:
Includes all components required to create a four-host SAN infrastructure with connection to a
single- or dual-controller storage target—HBA, switch, SFP+ optical transceivers, and cables included
in one SKU
Can be installed by HP, a VAR, or the customer
Provides end-to-end management, including switch, HBA, and storage provisioning
Features of the SSCM include:
Comprehensive, easy-to-use management software
Simple wizard-based installation
One GUI for the H-series switches, HBAs, and MSA/EVA storage systems
Configuration, zoning, and application-based MSA/EVA storage setup and provisioning
Topology mapping
HBA and switch device management
Automated firmware and HBA software update notifications and downloads
Table 11 describes the high-availability features of the H-series switches.
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