Brocade Communications Systems 8Gb SAN Switch User instructions

The Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class delivers an easy to manage embedded Fibre Channel switch with 8 Gbps
performance. The Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch hot-plugs into the back of the HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure. The integrated design
frees up rack space, enables shared power and cooling, and reduces cabling and small form-factor pluggables. Enhanced trunking
support with external switches provides higher bandwidth to enable demanding applications such as server virtualization. New
features in the Power Pack+ option enable you to manage data flow to maintain optimized application performance. The 12 or 24
auto-sensing ports support lower bandwidth components for investment protection and an upgrade license enables you to 'pay as
you grow'. The Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch saves space and cost, significantly simplifies the SAN environment, enables easier
deployment and management, and delivers the performance required for emerging higher throughput applications.
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch
Brocade 8Gb SAN SwitchBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch
Integrated SAN
Integrated SANIntegrated SAN
Integrated SAN
connectivity
connectivityconnectivity
connectivity
Enables data center consolidation with HP BladeSystem c-Class through a state-of-the-art zero-
footprint design while lowering cost through shared power and cooling, fewer cables and SFPs,
and a reduction in space.
Next generation 8 Gbps
Next generation 8 GbpsNext generation 8 Gbps
Next generation 8 Gbps
storage networking
storage networkingstorage networking
storage networking
Enables support of virtualized environments and other emerging technologies through high-speed
technology that doubles the performance of the storage network. Both internal and external facing
ports auto-sense lower bandwidth components for flexibility and investment protection (2, 4, or 8
Gb).
Non-blocking architecture
Non-blocking architectureNon-blocking architecture
Non-blocking architecture Includes connection speed support for all ports to provide a high-performance system with
aggregate bandwidth of up to 384 Gbps (24 ports x 8 Gbps x 2 for full duplex).
ISL Trunking performance
ISL Trunking performanceISL Trunking performance
ISL Trunking performance
enhancements
enhancementsenhancements
enhancements
Now providing support for up to a single trunk made up of all eight SAN ports for a total of up to
64 Gbps balanced throughput. Trunking of the SAN-facing ports with external Brocade or HP
StorageWorks B-series switches provides a high-bandwidth solution while lowering costs through
fewer SFPs and cables.
Adaptive Networking
Adaptive NetworkingAdaptive Networking
Adaptive Networking
Services
ServicesServices
Services
Enables organizations to better manage data flows and meet service level agreements while
maintaining optimized application performance in virtual environments with new Adaptive
Networking services, including Adaptive Fabric Quality of Service, Traffic Isolation, and Ingress
Rate Limiting.
Access Gateway mode
Access Gateway modeAccess Gateway mode
Access Gateway mode Employs N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), an ANSI T11 standard, to enable interoperability with
other SAN fabrics and eliminate domain considerations while improving SAN scalability.
Broad range of
Broad range ofBroad range of
Broad range of
management tools and
management tools andmanagement tools and
management tools and
SMI-s conformance
SMI-s conformanceSMI-s conformance
SMI-s conformance
Integrates with HP Onboard Administrator for BladeSystem, HP Systems Insight Manager, and HP
Storage Essentials and leverages HP B-series management and monitoring tools. An SMI-s API
enables the use of industry standard interfaces to integrate management with other applications.
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Available in three models
Available in three modelsAvailable in three models
Available in three models
with a scalable licensing
with a scalable licensingwith a scalable licensing
with a scalable licensing
option
optionoption
option
Available in 12-port, 24-port and 24-port Power Pack+ Full Fabric models. Choose the features
and management options that make sense for your needs. In addition, enables 'pay as you grow'
scalability for easy, scalable growth in dynamic business environments with a non-disruptive 12-
port upgrade for the 12-port model.
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Advanced Fabric Services
Advanced Fabric ServicesAdvanced Fabric Services
Advanced Fabric Services Hardware Enforced Zoning (included) *
Dynamic Path Selection (included) *
WebTools (included)
Enhanced Group Management (EGM)
Power Pack+ fabric services software bundle (optional)
Adaptive Networking *
ISL Trunking
Fabric Watch *
Extended Fabrics *
Advanced Performance Monitoring *
Secure Fabric OS (included in base FOS) *
Data Center Fabric Manager (optional)
* Not supported in Brocade Access Gateway mode.
Manageability
ManageabilityManageability
Manageability WebTools (included)
Enhanced Group Management (EGM)
Advanced Performance Monitoring (optional Power Pack+ upgrade)
HP OnBoard Administrator (included with HP BladeSystem)
HP Systems Insight Manager (included with HP BladeSystem)
HP Storage Essentials (optional)
API
SNMP
SMI
Interoperability
InteroperabilityInteroperability
Interoperability Brocade Access Gateway, a feature enabled in Fabric OS v5.2.1b and later, enables Brocade
embedded SAN switches to interoperate with other SAN fabrics running supported firmware. While in
Brocade Access Gateway mode, the device must also be connected to an NPIV-enabled edge switch or
director. Supported edge environments are listed in the Brocade Fabric OS® release notes.
Software Components, Standard
Software Components, StandardSoftware Components, Standard
Software Components, Standard
Access Gateway
Access GatewayAccess Gateway
Access Gateway * Included with Fabric OS v5.2.1b and later, Brocade Access Gateway Mode enables seamless
connectivity for Brocade embedded SAN switches to other supported SAN fabrics, enhances scalability,
and simplifies manageability. Utilizing N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) standards, Brocade Access
Gateway eliminates switch/domain considerations.
* Brocade Access Gateway mode does not support many switch-related features, including most features
in the Power Pack+ bundle. Please refer to the Fabric OS v5.2.1b Release Notes and Access Gateway
Administrator's Guide for details.
Frame Filtering
Frame FilteringFrame Filtering
Frame Filtering A special B-Series ASIC-based capability that enables new applications and features. The switch has the
ability to "view" the first 64-bytes of the Fibre Channel frame. At this time, Frame Filtering enables
advanced capabilities such as Advanced Zoning and Advanced Performance Monitoring (optional).
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Advanced Zoning
Advanced ZoningAdvanced Zoning
Advanced Zoning Zoning (Port and Worldwide Name), as well as Access Control, are enforced by hardware within the
ASIC that provides the same simple administration previously enforced only with software. Hardware
enforcement enables the highest level of zoning enforcement without any impact to performance.
Administrators can organize a physical fabric into logical groups and prevent unauthorized access by
devices outside the Zone.
WebTools
WebToolsWebTools
WebTools - included in
Brocade Fabric OS
Enables organizations to monitor and manage single Fibre Channel switches and monitor small SAN
fabrics. Tasks can be performed through a Java-capable Web browser from a standard laptop, desktop
PC or workstation from any location within the enterprise.
EGM
EGMEGM
EGM Enhanced Group Management (EGM) is a FOS license that is included with all B-Series switches and
enables multi-switch operations. It helps automate operations across multiple switches to save time and
streamline repetitive operations, which are typically prone to error. EGM drives consistency across
fabrics, while minimizing the risk associated with potential downtime due to configuration mismatches.
EGM provides streamlined troubleshooting for more effective fabric monitoring and diagnosis.
Both Data Center Fabric Manager Professional and Enterprise enable EGM functionality. Customers
have EGM functionality enabled within the hardware product and need only to make the decision around
which management application is right for them - Data Center Fabric Manager Professional or
Enterprise.
Dynamic Path Selection
Dynamic Path SelectionDynamic Path Selection
Dynamic Path Selection Improves performance by dynamically routing data traffic across multiple links and trunk groups.
Secure Fabric OS
Secure Fabric OSSecure Fabric OS
Secure Fabric OS -
included in Brocade Fabric
OS
Secure Fabric OS features have been fully integrated into the base Fabric OS since v5.3.0. These
comprehensive security features for SAN fabrics provide policy-based security protection for more
predictable change management, assured configuration integrity and reduced risk of downtime. Security
methods supported include digital certificates and digital signatures, multiple levels of password
protection, strong password encryption and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-based authentication, and
128-bit encryption of the switch's private key used for digital signatures. These features enable
organizations to customize SAN security to meet specific policy requirements and work in conjunction
with Advanced Zoning to further secure access to the SAN, simplify storage management, and reduce
provisioning time.
Software Components, Optional
Software Components, OptionalSoftware Components, Optional
Software Components, Optional
Power Pack+ Software
Power Pack+ SoftwarePower Pack+ Software
Power Pack+ Software
Bundle
BundleBundle
Bundle
The Power Pack+ Software Bundle includes:
Adaptive Networking *
ISL Trunking
Advanced Performance Monitoring *
Extended Fabrics *
Fabric Watch *
* Not supported in Access Gateway mode
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Adaptive Networking
Adaptive NetworkingAdaptive Networking
Adaptive Networking
Services
ServicesServices
Services
This suite of tools optimizes fabric behavior and ensures ample bandwidth for mission-critical
applications. The tools currently include Quality of Service (QoS), Ingress Rate Limiting, Traffic Isolation,
and Top Talkers. By assigning zones a high, medium, or low priority, QoS allocates bandwidth in the
event of congestion to expedite high-priority traffic and keep all traffic flowing. Ingress Rate Limiting
restricts data flow from less-critical hosts at preset bandwidths. Traffic Isolation assigns high-bandwidth
data flows to specific ISLs. And Top Talkers measures the top bandwidth-consuming traffic in real time for
a specific physical or virtual device, or end to end across the fabric.
ISL Trunking
ISL TrunkingISL Trunking
ISL Trunking For high performance and seamless failover, this optional license logically groups up to eight E-ports
(switch mode) or F-ports (Access Gateway mode) to provide a high bandwidth trunk between two
Brocade or HP StorageWorks B-Series switches. Each switch needs its own license. The fabric operating
system views the trunk as a single, high bandwidth ISL resource (up to 64 Gbps when routing connections
between 8 Gbps capable switches). Connections are load-balanced across the individual links, which
comprise the logical trunk group.
Fabric Watch
Fabric WatchFabric Watch
Fabric Watch Fabric Watch enables each switch to monitor the health of the SAN for potential faults-and automatically
alert network managers to problems before they become failures. Fabric Watch tracks a variety of SAN
fabric elements, events, and counters. Monitoring fabric-wide events, ports, SFPs, and environmental
parameters permits early fault detection and isolation as well as performance measurement. Each switch
in the SAN needs its own Fabric Watch license.
Advanced Performance
Advanced PerformanceAdvanced Performance
Advanced Performance
Monitoring
MonitoringMonitoring
Monitoring
This enabling technology helps administrators monitor application data traffic from a SID (Source ID) to a
DID (Destination ID), so they can fine-tune and scale the fabric more efficiently. Plus, Advanced
Performance Monitoring includes the ability for early warning detection of hot spots within the fabric, a
powerful tool for maximizing SAN performance.
Extended Fabrics
Extended FabricsExtended Fabrics
Extended Fabrics Extends the native Fibre-Channel traffic up to 166 km. Extended Fabrics increases the scalability,
reliability, and performance benefits of Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs) beyond the native
10 km distance specified by the Fibre Channel standard.
Data Center Fabric
Data Center FabricData Center Fabric
Data Center Fabric
Manager Professional
Manager ProfessionalManager Professional
Manager Professional
HP StorageWorks Data Center Fabric Manager Professional is a server based management application
available at no-charge and comes with B-series SAN Switches and includes the following features:
Allows management of a single Fabric OS (FOS) fabric (up to a 1,000 B-Series switch ports) at a
time
Performs group switch management beyond the scope of Web Tools
Does not offer management of the DC SAN Backbone Director
It is targeted for SMB customers that use FOS based SAN fabrics and require a management solution for
smaller SANs based on a single fabric.
SMB customers that initially start off with Data Center Fabric Manager Professional and have a small
SAN environment may over time feel the need for an enterprise-class product (Data Center Fabric
Manager Enterprise) as their environments start to grow in size and complexity, and as they start to
uptake more enterprise-class functionality (such as Fibre Channel Routing, FCIP, etc.). A non-disruptive
upgrade path is available from Data Center Fabric Manager Professional to Data Center Fabric
Manager Enterprise.
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Data Center Fabric
Data Center FabricData Center Fabric
Data Center Fabric
Manager Enterprise
Manager EnterpriseManager Enterprise
Manager Enterprise
HP StorageWorks Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise is a server based enterprise-class product that
supports FOS products as well as FOS and M-EOS products together. It provides complete DC SAN
Backbone Director management including enterprise-class features/environments such as FICON, Fibre
Channel Routing, FCIP, Adaptive Networking, etc. It also delivers unprecedented scalability with support
for up to 24 SAN fabrics and 9,000 B-series switch ports.
HP will provide a free license upgrade to Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise for existing HAFM/FM
customers that have an active maintenance and support contract at the time Data Center Fabric
Manager Enterprise is available. Data Center Fabric Manager does require at least one FOS based B-
series SAN switch.
BladeSystem compatibility
BladeSystem compatibilityBladeSystem compatibility
BladeSystem compatibility
The Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class must be deployed within the BladeSystem c-Class infrastructure and is
compatible only with HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures.
Switch interoperability
Switch interoperabilitySwitch interoperability
Switch interoperability
HP StorageWorks B-Series
HP StorageWorks B-SeriesHP StorageWorks B-Series
HP StorageWorks B-Series
Switches, Directors, and
Switches, Directors, andSwitches, Directors, and
Switches, Directors, and
Routers
RoutersRouters
Routers
8 Gb Switches and
8 Gb Switches and8 Gb Switches and
8 Gb Switches and
Directors
DirectorsDirectors
Directors
Embedded switch for HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array
8/8 SAN Switch
8/24 SAN Switch
8/40 SAN Switch
8/80 SAN Switch
DC SAN Backbone Director
4 Gb Switches and
4 Gb Switches and4 Gb Switches and
4 Gb Switches and
Directors
DirectorsDirectors
Directors
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem
4/8 SAN Switch
4/16 SAN Switch
4/32 SAN Switch
4/32B SAN Switch
4/64 SAN Switch
4/256 SAN Director
2 Gb Switches and
2 Gb Switches and2 Gb Switches and
2 Gb Switches and
Directors
DirectorsDirectors
Directors
MSA SAN Switch 2/8 *
SAN Switch 2/8 *
SAN Switch 2/8-EL *
SAN Switch 2/8V
SAN Switch 2/16 *
SAN Switch 2/16-EL *
SAN Switch 2/16N
SAN Switch 2/16V
SAN Switch 2/32
Core Switch 2/64
SAN Director 2/128
Virtual Connect
Virtual ConnectVirtual Connect
Virtual Connect HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for HP c-Class
BladeSystem
Multi-Protocol Routers
Multi-Protocol RoutersMulti-Protocol Routers
Multi-Protocol Routers
and Gateways
and Gatewaysand Gateways
and Gateways
Multi-Protocol (MP) Router
400 Multi-Protocol Router
Multi-Protocol Router Blade
* Supported in the same fabric with Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class, but not
directly connected.
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Warranty
WarrantyWarranty
Warranty (1-1-1) Hardware Warranty - One-year on-site warranty, normal business hours, next business day
response, installation not included.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: The hardware warranty covers firmware and embedded non-saleable software. Saleable software
carries its own warranty, please see below.
Software Warranty: HP warrants only that the software media will be free of physical defects for a period
of ninety (90) days from delivery.
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY:
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY:EXCLUSIVE REMEDY:
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY: The entire liability of HP and its suppliers and your exclusive remedy for software
that does not conform to this Limited Warranty shall be the repair or replacement of the defective media.
This warranty and remedy are subject to your returning the defective media during the warranty period to
HP in the country in which you obtained the software.
Services Included with
Services Included withServices Included with
Services Included with
Product Purchase
Product PurchaseProduct Purchase
Product Purchase
The Power Pack+ Software Bundle includes one year of HP standard business hours, standard business
days Software Support (includes software technical support and software product and documentation
updates).
HP Service & Warranty
HP Service & WarrantyHP Service & Warranty
HP Service & Warranty
Support
SupportSupport
Support
HP Service & Warranty Support Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be
purchased.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center for details. HP
provides a one-year, hardware limited warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and
service providers.
In addition, available service offerings include a full range of HP Care Pack packaged hardware and
software services:
Installation
Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times
System management and performance services
For more information on warranty and support options, please visit our Web site at:
http://www.hp.com/hps/tech/storage/supp/ .
Software Product Services
Software Product ServicesSoftware Product Services
Software Product Services Stand-alone telephone support
Rights to new license version
Media and documentation updates
Hardware Product
Hardware ProductHardware Product
Hardware Product
Services
ServicesServices
Services
Installation services
On-site maintenance (includes warranty support)
Response time upgrades during the warranty period
Post-warranty coverage
The embedded SAN switches for HP BladeSystem c-Class are not covered under the BladeSystem
Enclosure Care Packs; the SAN switches carry separate Care Packs. SAN Switch Care Pack service level
support should always be uplifted to match existing storage or server service levels.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below covers the Brocade 8/12c SAN
Switch & Brocade 8/24c SAN Switch
Hardware Services On-site Service
Hardware Services On-site ServiceHardware Services On-site Service
Hardware Services On-site Service
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Next Business Day On-site Service, 5-Day x 9-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE436E
4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE437E
4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE438E
6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years,
Electronic
UE439E
Next Business Day On-site Service, 5-Day x 9-Hour Coverage, 4 Years, Electronic UE440E
4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 4 Years, Electronic UE441E
4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 4 Years, Electronic UE442E
6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 4 Years,
Electronic
UE443E
Next Business Day On-site Service, 5-Day x 9-Hour Coverage, 5 Years, Electronic UE444E
4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 5 Years, Electronic UE445E
4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 5 Years, Electronic UE446E
6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 5 Years,
Electronic
UE447E
Hardware Installation, Electronic U5988E
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below covers the Brocade 8/24c SAN
Switch Power Pack+
Hardware Services On-site Service
Hardware Services On-site ServiceHardware Services On-site Service
Hardware Services On-site Service
Support Plus
Support PlusSupport Plus
Support Plus
Onsite HW support, 8am-9pm, M-F, 4hr response and SW Tech support offsite, onsite
at HP's discretion, 8am-9pm, M-F 2hr response time excl. HP holidays, 3 Years,
Electronic
UL246E
Onsite HW support, 8am-9pm, M-F, 4hr response and SW Tech support offsite, onsite
at HP's discretion, 8am-9pm, M-F 2hr response time excl. HP holidays, 4 Years ,
Electronic
UL248E
Onsite HW support, 8am-9pm, M-F, 4hr response and SW Tech support offsite, onsite
at HP's discretion, 8am-9pm, M-F 2hr response time excl. HP holidays, 5 Years ,
Electronic
UL250E
Support Plus 24 - Recommended
Support Plus 24 - RecommendedSupport Plus 24 - Recommended
Support Plus 24 - Recommended
Onsite HW support 24x7, 4hr response and SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's
discretion, 24x7 2hr response time incl. HP holidays, 3 Years, Electronic
UL247E
Onsite HW support 24x7, 4hr response and SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's
discretion, 24x7 2hr response time incl. HP holidays, 4 Years, Electronic
UL249E
Onsite HW support 24x7, 4hr response and SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's
discretion, 24x7 2hr response time incl. HP holidays, 5 Years, Electronic
UL251E
HP Care Pack Services
HP Care Pack ServicesHP Care Pack Services
HP Care Pack Services
Warranty Upgrade
Warranty UpgradeWarranty Upgrade
Warranty Upgrade
Options
OptionsOptions
Options
Service offerings include a full range of Customer HP Care Pack services for both hardware and software
services. Support Plus 24 is the recommended service for this product.
Support Plus 24 is the recommended service for this product.Support Plus 24 is the recommended service for this product.
Support Plus 24 is the recommended service for this product.
Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4-hours
Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 5 days x 9 hours to 7 days x 24 hours
Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years
Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be purchased.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for details
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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HP Care Pack Information
HP Care Pack InformationHP Care Pack Information
HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific
duration and hours of coverage.
HP Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration.
HP Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the
commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user
customer). Proof of purchase may be required.
HP Care Pack services are prepaid.
For additional HP Care Pack (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part numbers,
please refer to the URL listed below:
http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/10950-0-0-225-121.html
Additional Services
Additional ServicesAdditional Services
Additional Services Implementation service, SAN Architecture service. For more information on service options, please visit
our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/san .
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Step 1 – Base Configurations
Step 1 – Base ConfigurationsStep 1 – Base Configurations
Step 1 – Base Configurations
Select one:
Model Name
Model NameModel Name
Model Name Model Description
Model DescriptionModel Description
Model Description Part Number
Part NumberPart Number
Part Number
HP B-Series 8/12c SAN
HP B-Series 8/12c SANHP B-Series 8/12c SAN
HP B-Series 8/12c SAN
Switch BladeSystem c-
Switch BladeSystem c-Switch BladeSystem c-
Switch BladeSystem c-
Class
ClassClass
Class
(1) 8 Gb SAN Switch; 12 ports enabled for any combination (internal and external);
two (2) short wave 8 Gb SFP+s; full fabric connectivity; documentation
AJ820A *
HP B-Series 8/24c SAN
HP B-Series 8/24c SANHP B-Series 8/24c SAN
HP B-Series 8/24c SAN
Switch BladeSystem c-
Switch BladeSystem c-Switch BladeSystem c-
Switch BladeSystem c-
Class
ClassClass
Class
(1) 8 Gb SAN Switch; 24 ports enabled (16 internal, 8 external); four (4) short wave 8
Gb SFP+s; full fabric connectivity; documentation
AJ821A *
HP B-Series 8/24c SAN
HP B-Series 8/24c SANHP B-Series 8/24c SAN
HP B-Series 8/24c SAN
Switch Pwr Pk+
Switch Pwr Pk+Switch Pwr Pk+
Switch Pwr Pk+
BladeSystem c-Class
BladeSystem c-ClassBladeSystem c-Class
BladeSystem c-Class
(1) 8 Gb SAN Switch; 24 ports enabled (16 internal, 8 external); four (4) short wave 8
Gb SFP+s; full fabric connectivity; documentation and includes Power Pack+ Bundle
and management tools (see software components, optional)
AJ822A *
* #0D1 may appear after this part number on your sales order when factory
integration is indicated.
Step 2 – Additional Options
Step 2 – Additional OptionsStep 2 – Additional Options
Step 2 – Additional Options
Select each type of required options with quantities specified:
Hardware:
Hardware:Hardware:
Hardware:
Model Name
Model NameModel Name
Model Name Model Description
Model DescriptionModel Description
Model Description Part Number
Part NumberPart Number
Part Number
8 Gb Optical Transceivers
8 Gb Optical Transceivers8 Gb Optical Transceivers
8 Gb Optical Transceivers
(SFP+s)
(SFP+s)(SFP+s)
(SFP+s)
Short Wave:
HP 8Gb SW B-series FC SFP+
AJ716A
Long Wave:
HP 8Gb Long Wave B-series 10km FC SFP+ 1 Pack
AJ717A
4 Gb Optical Transceivers
4 Gb Optical Transceivers4 Gb Optical Transceivers
4 Gb Optical Transceivers
(SFPs)
(SFPs)(SFPs)
(SFPs)
Short Wave:
HP 4Gb SW B-series FC SFP
AJ715A
Long Wave :
HP 4Gb LW B-series 10km FC SFP
AK870A
Long Wave :
HP 4Gb LW B-series 35km FC SFP 1 Pack
AN211A
Optical cables
Optical cablesOptical cables
Optical cables LC-LC for between 4/8 Gb and 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel devices
LC-LC for between 4/8 Gb and 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel devicesLC-LC for between 4/8 Gb and 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel devices
LC-LC for between 4/8 Gb and 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel devices
.5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ833A
1 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ834A
2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ835A
5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ836A
15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ837A
30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ838A
50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ839A
LC-LC for between 2/4/8 Gb and 2/4/8 Gb Fibre Channel devices
LC-LC for between 2/4/8 Gb and 2/4/8 Gb Fibre Channel devicesLC-LC for between 2/4/8 Gb and 2/4/8 Gb Fibre Channel devices
LC-LC for between 2/4/8 Gb and 2/4/8 Gb Fibre Channel devices
2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B21
5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B22
15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B23
30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B26
50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B27
LC-SC for between a 1 Gb and 2/4 Gb Fibre Channel devices
LC-SC for between a 1 Gb and 2/4 Gb Fibre Channel devicesLC-SC for between a 1 Gb and 2/4 Gb Fibre Channel devices
LC-SC for between a 1 Gb and 2/4 Gb Fibre Channel devices
2 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B21
5 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B22
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Configuration Information
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15 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B23
30 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B26
50 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B27
Software:
Software:Software:
Software:
Power Pack+ Software
Power Pack+ SoftwarePower Pack+ Software
Power Pack+ Software
Bundle
BundleBundle
Bundle
For upgrading Full Fabric 8 Gb switches to Power Pack+. Includes bundled license
for:
Adaptive Networking
ISL Trunking
Advanced Performance Monitoring
Fabric Watch
Extended Fabrics
T5521A
Optional Software
Optional SoftwareOptional Software
Optional Software HP Brocade 8/12c SAN Switch 12-port Upgrade LTU T5517A
8-24 Port Adaptive Networking T5524A
Fabric Watch 324504-B21
8-24 Port ISL Trunking T5527A
Advanced Performance Monitoring 324507-B21
Extended Fabrics 324505-B21
Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise T5542A
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Features
FeaturesFeatures
Features 4/8 SAN Switch
4/8 SAN Switch4/8 SAN Switch
4/8 SAN Switch
Base and 4/8 SAN
Base and 4/8 SANBase and 4/8 SAN
Base and 4/8 SAN
Switch
SwitchSwitch
Switch
4/16 SAN Switch
4/16 SAN Switch4/16 SAN Switch
4/16 SAN Switch
and 4/16 SAN
and 4/16 SANand 4/16 SAN
and 4/16 SAN
Switch Power Pack
Switch Power PackSwitch Power Pack
Switch Power Pack
4/32 SAN Switch
4/32 SAN Switch4/32 SAN Switch
4/32 SAN Switch
and 4/32 SAN
and 4/32 SANand 4/32 SAN
and 4/32 SAN
Switch Power Pack
Switch Power PackSwitch Power Pack
Switch Power Pack
4/64 SAN Switch
4/64 SAN Switch4/64 SAN Switch
4/64 SAN Switch
and 4/64 SAN
and 4/64 SANand 4/64 SAN
and 4/64 SAN
Switch Power Pack
Switch Power PackSwitch Power Pack
Switch Power Pack
4/256 SAN Director
4/256 SAN Director4/256 SAN Director
4/256 SAN Director
and 4/256 SAN
and 4/256 SANand 4/256 SAN
and 4/256 SAN
Director Power Pack
Director Power PackDirector Power Pack
Director Power Pack
Targeted
TargetedTargeted
Targeted
Environment
EnvironmentEnvironment
Environment
Workgroups,
Departments
Workgroups,
Departments
Workgroups,
Departments
Workgroups,
Departments
Data Centers
Port Bandwidth
Port BandwidthPort Bandwidth
Port Bandwidth 4 Gbit/sec 4 Gbit/sec 4 Gbit/sec 4 Gbit/sec 4 Gbit/sec
Aggregate device
Aggregate deviceAggregate device
Aggregate device
bandwidth
bandwidthbandwidth
bandwidth
64 Gbit/sec end-to-
end
128 Gbit/sec end-to-
end
128-256 Gbit/sec
end-to-end
512 Gbit/sec end-to-
end
3.264Tbit/sec end-
to-end
OS Support
OS SupportOS Support
OS Support NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Please Refer to SAN Design Guide
http://www.hp.com/go/sandesign or http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide .
Storage system
Storage systemStorage system
Storage system
support
supportsupport
support
MA8000,
EMA12000/
EMA16000, EVA,XP,
VA, MSA
MA8000
EMA12000/
EMA16000 EVA, XP,
VA, MSA
MA8000
EMA12000/
EMA16000 EVA, XP,
VA, MSA
MA8000
EMA12000/
EMA16000 EVA, XP,
VA, MSA
MA8000
EMA12000/
EMA16000,
EVA,XP,VA, MSA
Ports
PortsPorts
Ports 16 SFP 16 SFP 32 SFP 32 SFP Base
64 SFP PP
Up to 384 SFP
Cascading support
Cascading supportCascading support
Cascading support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Advanced Trunking
Advanced TrunkingAdvanced Trunking
Advanced Trunking Optional Upgrade Included with Power
Pack or Optional
Upgrade
Included with Power
Pack or Optional
Upgrade
Included with Power
Pack or Optional
Upgrade
Included with Power
Pack or Optional
Upgrade
Form factor
Form factorForm factor
Form factor 1U 1U 1U 2U 14U
Zoning Software
Zoning SoftwareZoning Software
Zoning Software Yes (Included) Yes (Included) Yes (Included) Yes (Included) Yes (Included)
Hot plug, redundant
Hot plug, redundantHot plug, redundant
Hot plug, redundant
power supplies
power suppliespower supplies
power supplies
No No Yes Yes Yes
Hot plug fans
Hot plug fansHot plug fans
Hot plug fans No No Yes Yes Yes
Enterprise Backup
Enterprise BackupEnterprise Backup
Enterprise Backup
Solution
SolutionSolution
Solution (EBS)
support
supportsupport
support
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Features
FeaturesFeatures
Features Brocade 4Gb SAN
Brocade 4Gb SANBrocade 4Gb SAN
Brocade 4Gb SAN
Switch for HP p-
Switch for HP p-Switch for HP p-
Switch for HP p-
Class BladeSystem
Class BladeSystemClass BladeSystem
Class BladeSystem
Brocade 4Gb SAN
Brocade 4Gb SANBrocade 4Gb SAN
Brocade 4Gb SAN
Switch for HP c-
Switch for HP c-Switch for HP c-
Switch for HP c-
Class BladeSystem
Class BladeSystemClass BladeSystem
Class BladeSystem
4/32 SAN Switch
4/32 SAN Switch4/32 SAN Switch
4/32 SAN Switch
and 4/32 SAN
and 4/32 SANand 4/32 SAN
and 4/32 SAN
Switch Power Pack
Switch Power PackSwitch Power Pack
Switch Power Pack
HP 400 Multi-
HP 400 Multi-HP 400 Multi-
HP 400 Multi-
protocol Router
protocol Routerprotocol Router
protocol Router
B-Series Multi-
B-Series Multi-B-Series Multi-
B-Series Multi-
protocol Router
protocol Routerprotocol Router
protocol Router
Blade
BladeBlade
Blade
Targeted
TargetedTargeted
Targeted
Environment
EnvironmentEnvironment
Environment
Workgroups,
Departments
Workgroups,
Departments
Workgroups,
Departments
Workgroups,
Departments
Data Centers
Port Bandwidth
Port BandwidthPort Bandwidth
Port Bandwidth 4 Gbit/sec 4 Gbit/sec 2 Gbit/sec 4 Gbit/sec Ethernet:
1 Gbit/sec
4 Gbit/sec Ethernet:
1 Gbit/sec
Aggregate device
Aggregate deviceAggregate device
Aggregate device
bandwidth
bandwidthbandwidth
bandwidth
48 Gbit/sec end-to-
end
192 Gbit/sec end-to-
end
32 Gbit/sec end-to-
end
128 Gbit/sec end to
end
N/A
OS Support
OS SupportOS Support
OS Support NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Please Refer to SAN Design Guide
http://www.hp.com/go/sandesign or http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide .
Storage system
Storage systemStorage system
Storage system
support
supportsupport
support
MSA, EVA, XP MSA, EVA, XP MSA 1000 MSA, EVA, XP MSA, EVA, XP
Ports
PortsPorts
Ports 4 external / 8
internal
4 or 8 external /
8 or 16 internal
7 external / 1
internal
18 ports: 16 FC and
2 Gigabit Ethernet
18 ports: 16 FC and
2 Gigabit Ethernet
Cascading support
Cascading supportCascading support
Cascading support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Advanced Trunking
Advanced TrunkingAdvanced Trunking
Advanced Trunking Optional Upgrade Optional Upgrade Optional Upgrade Optional Upgrade Optional Upgrade to
chassis
Form factor
Form factorForm factor
Form factor Embedded Embedded Embedded 1U Blade in Director
Zoning Software
Zoning SoftwareZoning Software
Zoning Software Yes (Included) Yes (Included) Yes (Included) Yes (Included) Yes (Included)
Hot plug, redundant
Hot plug, redundantHot plug, redundant
Hot plug, redundant
power supplies
power suppliespower supplies
power supplies
Yes, in BladeSystem
Enclosure
Yes, in BladeSystem
Enclosure
No Yes Yes, in director
chassis
Hot plug fans
Hot plug fansHot plug fans
Hot plug fans Yes, in BladeSystem
Enclosure
Yes, in BladeSystem
Enclosure
No Yes Yes, in director
chassis
Enterprise Backup
Enterprise BackupEnterprise Backup
Enterprise Backup
Solution (EBS)
Solution (EBS)Solution (EBS)
Solution (EBS)
support
supportsupport
support
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Features
FeaturesFeatures
Features 8/8 SAN Switch
8/8 SAN Switch8/8 SAN Switch
8/8 SAN Switch
Base and 8/8 SAN
Base and 8/8 SANBase and 8/8 SAN
Base and 8/8 SAN
Switch
SwitchSwitch
Switch
8/24 SAN Switch
8/24 SAN Switch8/24 SAN Switch
8/24 SAN Switch
Base
BaseBase
Base
8/40 SAN Switch
8/40 SAN Switch8/40 SAN Switch
8/40 SAN Switch
and 8/40 SAN
and 8/40 SANand 8/40 SAN
and 8/40 SAN
Switch Power Pack+
Switch Power Pack+Switch Power Pack+
Switch Power Pack+
8/80 SAN Switch
8/80 SAN Switch8/80 SAN Switch
8/80 SAN Switch
and 8/80 SAN
and 8/80 SANand 8/80 SAN
and 8/80 SAN
Switch Power Pack+
Switch Power Pack+Switch Power Pack+
Switch Power Pack+
DC SAN Backbone
DC SAN BackboneDC SAN Backbone
DC SAN Backbone
Director Power
Director PowerDirector Power
Director Power
Pack+
Pack+Pack+
Pack+
Targeted
TargetedTargeted
Targeted
Environment
EnvironmentEnvironment
Environment
Workgroups,
Departments
Workgroups,
Departments
Workgroups,
Departments
Workgroups,
Departments
Data Centers
Port Bandwidth
Port BandwidthPort Bandwidth
Port Bandwidth 8 Gbit/sec 8 Gbit/sec 8 Gbit/sec 8 Gbit/sec 8 Gbit/sec
Aggregate device
Aggregate deviceAggregate device
Aggregate device
bandwidth
bandwidthbandwidth
bandwidth
128 - 384 Gbit/sec
end-to-end
256 - 384 Gbit/sec
end-to-end
384 - 640 Gbit/sec
end-to-end
768 - 1280 Gbit/sec
end-to-end
6.5Tbit/sec end-to-
end
OS Support
OS SupportOS Support
OS Support NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Please Refer to SAN Design Guide:
http://www.hp.com/go/sandesign or http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide
Storage system
Storage systemStorage system
Storage system
support
supportsupport
support
MA8000
EMA12000/
EMA16000 EVA,
XP, VA, MSA
MA8000
EMA12000/
EMA16000 EVA,
XP, VA, MSA
MA8000
EMA12000/
EMA16000 EVA,
XP, VA, MSA
MA8000
EMA12000/
EMA16000 EVA,
XP, VA, MSA
MA8000
EMA12000/
EMA16000
EVA , XP, VA, MSA
Ports
PortsPorts
Ports 8 SFP Enabled
24 SFP Max
16 SFP Enabled
24 SFP Max
24 SFP Enabled
40 SFP Max
48 SFP Enabled
80 SFP Max
Up to 384 SFP
Cascading support
Cascading supportCascading support
Cascading support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Advanced Trunking
Advanced TrunkingAdvanced Trunking
Advanced Trunking Optional Upgrade Included with Power
Pack+ or Optional
Upgrade
Included with Power
Pack+ or Optional
Upgrade
Included with Power
Pack+ or Optional
Upgrade
Included with Power
Pack+ or Optional
Upgrade
Form factor
Form factorForm factor
Form factor 1U 1U 1U 2U 14U
Zoning Software
Zoning SoftwareZoning Software
Zoning Software Yes (Included) Yes (Included) Yes (Included) Yes (Included) Yes (Included)
Hot plug, redundant
Hot plug, redundantHot plug, redundant
Hot plug, redundant
power supplies
power suppliespower supplies
power supplies
No No Yes Yes Yes
Hot plug fans
Hot plug fansHot plug fans
Hot plug fans No No Yes Yes Yes
Enterprise Backup
Enterprise BackupEnterprise Backup
Enterprise Backup
Solution (EBS)
Solution (EBS)Solution (EBS)
Solution (EBS)
support
supportsupport
support
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Fibre Channel ports
Fibre Channel portsFibre Channel ports
Fibre Channel ports Brocade 8/12c SAN Switch model:
12 - 8 Gb ports in any internal/external port combination (ships with two 8 Gb short wave SFP+s)
Brocade 8/24c SAN Switch models:
16 internal 8 Gb ports and 8 external 8 Gb auto-sensing ports (ships with four 8 Gb short wave SFP+s)
Device support and
Device support andDevice support and
Device support and
Scalability guidelines
Scalability guidelinesScalability guidelines
Scalability guidelines
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html
Performance
PerformancePerformance
Performance 8 Gb/sec line speed, full duplex
Certified maximum
Certified maximumCertified maximum
Certified maximum Certified maximum information available at:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html
Switch core
Switch coreSwitch core
Switch core Non-blocking
Fabric latency
Fabric latencyFabric latency
Fabric latency 700 nSec. Latency increases as input port speed is lower than the output port speed.
Maximum frame size
Maximum frame sizeMaximum frame size
Maximum frame size 2112-byte payload
Classes of service
Classes of serviceClasses of service
Classes of service Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)
Port types
Port typesPort types
Port types FL_Port, F_Port, and E_Port; self-discovery based on switch type (U_Port)
Data traffic types
Data traffic typesData traffic types
Data traffic types Fabric switches supporting unicast and broadcast
Media types
Media typesMedia types
Media types Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver. 2/4/8 Gb short wave up to 500 m (1,640 ft.) and
2/4/8 Gb long wave* up to 35 km
Laser
LaserLaser
Laser Short-wave and long-wave laser transceivers (SFP's) are supported
Fabric services
Fabric servicesFabric services
Fabric services Simple Name Server, Registered State Change Notification (RSCN). Includes Advanced WebTools
Enhanced group Management and Advanced Zoning. Optional fabric services include: Adaptive
Networking, Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Advanced Performance Monitoring, and Extended Fabrics.
Options
OptionsOptions
Options SFP media, port upgradeable licensing, advanced management software licensing
Supported software
Supported softwareSupported software
Supported software Telnet, SNMP (FE MIB, FC Management MIB), HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Storage Essentials, HP
Onboard Administrator for BladeSystem, Advanced WebTools, Enhanced Group Management, ,
Advanced Zoning, Data Center Fabric Manager, Fabric Watch, and Advanced Performance Monitoring
Management access
Management accessManagement access
Management access WebTools, SMI-s provider, SNMP, Telnet, and Secure Telnet
Diagnostics
DiagnosticsDiagnostics
Diagnostics POST and embedded online/offline diagnostics
Dimensions
DimensionsDimensions
Dimensions Depth 11.00 in. (with handle protrusion)
Height 1.13 in.
Width 7.63 in.
Weight Approx. 2.91 lb - without media
Environment
EnvironmentEnvironment
Environment System Inlet Temperature
System Inlet TemperatureSystem Inlet Temperature
System Inlet Temperature Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) at sea level with an
altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 305m (1.8°F
per every 1000ft) above sea level to a maximum
of 3050m (10,000ft), no direct sustained
sunlight. Maximum rate of change is 10°C/Hr
(18°F/Hr ). The upper limit may be limited by the
type and number of options installed.
System performance may be reduced if operating
with a fan fault or above 30°C (86°F).
Non-operating -30° to 60°C (-22° to 140°F). Maximum rate of
change is 20°C/Hr (36°F/Hr).
Relative Humidity
Relative HumidityRelative Humidity
Relative Humidity Operating 10 to 90% relative humidity (Rh), 28°C (82.4°F)
maximum wet bulb temperature, non-
condensing.
Non-operating 5 to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 38.7°C (101.7°F)
maximum wet bulb temperature, non-
condensing.
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Altitude
AltitudeAltitude
Altitude Operating 3050 m (10,000 ft). This value may be limited by
the type and number of options installed.
Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457
m/min (1500 ft/min).
Non-operating 9144 m (30,000 ft). Maximum allowable altitude
change rate is 457 m/min (1500 ft/min).
Vibration
VibrationVibration
Vibration Operating 1 G, 10-500 Hz, 60 minutes per axis
Non-operating 2 G, 10-500 Hz, 30 minutes
Shock
ShockShock
Shock Operating Half-sine-wave shock, 40 G, 2 ms duration, in each direction of three
mutually perpendicular axes.
Non-operating Half-sine-wave shock, 140 G, 2 ms duration, in each direction of three
mutually perpendicular axes; and square-wave shock up to 80 G, 180
inches/s velocity change, in each direction of three mutually perpendicular
axes.
EMI
EMIEMI
EMI CFR 47 Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A level
CISPR22 Class A
EN55022 Class A
VCCI Class A ITE
AS/NZS 3548 Class A
CNS 13438 Class A
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) for CE Marking in European Union
Safety
SafetySafety
Safety Underwriters Laboratories, UL60950
Canadian Standards Association, CSA60950
TUV Rheinland of North America, EN60950
Nemko, EN60950
Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) for CE Marking in European Union
Fibre Channel Standards
Fibre Channel StandardsFibre Channel Standards
Fibre Channel Standards
And Revisions
And RevisionsAnd Revisions
And Revisions
FC-AL-2 INCITS 332: 1999
FC-GS-5 ANSI INCITS 427: (includes the following.)
FC-GS-4 ANSI INCITS 387: 2004
FC-IFR INCITS 1745-D, revision 1.03 (under development)
FC-SW-4 INCITS 418:2006 (includes the following)
FC-SW-3 INCITS 384: 2004
FC-VI INCITS 357: 2002
FC-TAPE INCITS TR-24: 1999
FC-DA INCITS TR-36: 2004 (includes the following)
FC-FLA INCITS TR-20: 1998
FC-PLDA INCIT S TR-19: 1998
FC-MI-2 ANSI/INCITS TR-39-2005
FC-PI INCITS 352: 2002
FC-PI-2 INCITS 404: 2005
FC-PI-4 INCITS 1647-D, revision 7.1 (under development)
FC-FS-2 ANSI/INCITS 424:2006 (includes the following)
FC-FS INCITS 373: 2003
FC-LS INCITS 433: 2007
FC-BB-3 INCITS 414: 2006 (includes the following)
FC-BB-2 INCITS 372: 2003
FC-SB-3 INCITS 374: 2003 (replaces FC-SB ANSI X3.271: 1996; FC-SB-2 INCITS 374: 2001)
RFC 2625 IP and ARP Over FC
RFC 2837 Fabric Element MIB
MIB-FA INCITS TR-32: 2003
FCP-2 INCITS 350: 2003 (replaces FCP ANSI X3.269: 1996)
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.2 (includes the following)
SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.03 ISO standard
IS24775-2006. Replaces (ANSI INCITS 388: 2004)
SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.1.0
SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.2.0
© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and
services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein.
QuickSpecs
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-ClassBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Technical Specifications
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