Fibre channel switch firmware version 6.8 (350 pages)
Summary of Contents for Qlogic 5600Q
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Fibre Channel Stackable Switch Overview Now the benefits of stackable IP switches are available for high-performance 4Gb Fibre Channel SaNs. QLogic 5600Q Series Stackable Switches deliver the performance and seamless scalability of a modular chassis switch in an easy-to-manage, pay-as-you-grow solution.
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Low initial cost—Out of the box, dual-speed QLogic 5600Q Series • the QLogic 5600Q lets you start small, then scale with your company’s products provide superior performance at a price-per-port that is needs using state-of-the-art 10Gb Fibre Channel “stacking” technology competitive with single-speed, non-stacking edge switches.
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136Gbps for device ports, plus 102Gbps on the ISL ports—a SANdoctor (optional)—Comprehensive set of diagnostic tools for • total of 238Gb of bandwidth per switch! Plus, thanks to the QLogic 10Gb troubleshooting problems in your fabric. SaNdoctor includes SFP digital backbone, ISL bandwidth expands automatically as network capacity diagnostics, Fibre Channel trace route, and Fibre Channel ping.
With the QLogic 5600Q, there is no “point of diminishing returns” for switch Manufacturing resource planning investments and no performance penalty for growth. Every switch you Storage/server consolidation purchase continues to add value.
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