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Introduction to McDATA Multi-Protocol Products 1 Sphereon 4400 Fabric Switch The Sphereon 4400 Fabric Switch operates at 1.0625, 2.1250, or 4.2500 Gbps, provides connectivity through 16 Fibre Channel generic mixed ports (GX_Ports), and supports EON architecture and HotCAT technology. Figure 1-7 illustrates the switch. Figure 1-7 Sphereon 4400 Fabric Switch Switch ports can be configured as: • F_Ports to provide direct connectivity for switched fabric devices. • FL_Ports to provide switched arbitrated loop connectivity and fabric attachment for FC-AL devices. The switch supports: - Connectivity of public loop devices and private loop devices. Refer to Public Versus Private Devices for information. - Configuration of public arbitrated loops and private arbitrated loops. Refer to Public Versus Private Loops for information. • E_Ports to proved ISL connectivity to fabric directors and switches. The switch provides a modular design that enables quick removal and replacement of FRUs, including: • Redundant power supplies and cooling fans. The switch is delivered with one external power supply assembly, and a second power supply can be installed as an option. When a second power supply is detected, the switch automatically enables high availability (HA) mode. Three internal cooling fans provide airflow. 1-18 McDATA Products in a SAN Environment - Planning Manual