HP ProLiant BL490c HP BladeSystem c-Class SAN connectivity technology brief - 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 Connect2 domain. 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 autonegotiating 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 autonegotiating 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 autonegotiating 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® feature that enables seamless 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 license3, the 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.4 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. 4 Brocade Access Gateway is available with this model but cannot be used with extended features and therefore is not recommended. 6