HP StorageWorks 2/140 FW 08.01.00 McDATA Products in a SAN Environment Plannin - Page 47
Sphereon 4700 Fabric Switch, The Sphereon 4700 Fabric Switch operates at 1.0625
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Sphereon 4700 Fabric Switch Introduction to McDATA Multi-Protocol Products 1 The Sphereon 4700 Fabric Switch operates at 1.0625, 2.1250, or 4.2500 Gbps, provides connectivity through 32 Fibre Channel generic mixed ports (GX_Ports), and supports FICON, EON architecture, and HotCAT technology. Figure 1-9 illustrates the switch. Figure 1-9 Sphereon 4700 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 provides two power supplies, each with an AC power receptacle and three cooling fans (six fans total). Introduction to McDATA Multi-Protocol Products 1-21