Entry Switch suits small-to-medium size businesses.
Press Release Summary:
Intended for Intel(TM)-based servers, TotalStorage SAN12M-1 addresses needs of entry-level SAN applications, first-time SAN deployments, departmental SANs, and application-specific deployments. It offers 4, 8, or 12 non-blocking ports, providing 1 and 2 Gbps FC ports using auto-sensing and auto-rate-negotiating operation with Fabric and Public Loop attached devices. Optional Full-Fabric Activation supports Inter-Switch Link and full bandwidth operation to 10 km at 2 Gbps.
Original Press Release:
IBM TotalStorage SAN12M-1 Entry Switch Expands Entry and Mid-Range Fibre Channel Storage into High Volume, Easy-to-Configure Channel
Overview
IBM expands the TotalStorage® SAN portfolio offerings for infrastructure simplification, with the introduction of the TotalStorage SAN12M-1 entry switch (PN 202612E) for selected IBM
eserver xSeries® servers and other Intel(TM)-based servers.
The SAN12M-1 entry switch is designed specifically to help address the needs of entry-level SAN applications, first-time SAN deployments, departmental SANs, and application-specific
deployments.
The SAN12M-1 entry switch offers 4, 8, or 12 non-blocking ports, providing 1 and 2 Gbps FC ports using industry-standards-based auto-sensing and auto-rate-negotiating operation with
Fabric and Public Loop attached devices.
The optional Full Fabric Activation feature enables support for
Inter-Switch Link (ISL) and full bandwidth extended distance
operation up to 10 Km at 2 Gbps (when configured with longwave
transceivers), to help disaster tolerance solutions.
For specific configuration support dates and other details on
availability, server models, operating system levels, and attachment capabilities, consult the product Web site
http://www.ibm.com/totalstorage/SAN/m-type
Support for some configurations may not be available on the planned availability date.
Key prerequisites
The TotalStorage SAN portfolio includes the SAN m-type family of
mid-range and entry switch products, supporting FC connectivity for servers and storage.
For specific availability dates, configuration options, server models, operating systems levels, and attachment capabilities, refer to http://www.ibm.com/totalstorage/SAN/m-type
Planned availability date
December 10, 2004
At a glance
The TotalStorage SAN12M-1 entry switch is designed to:
o Help address the needs of small- to medium-business SAN
applications, first-time SAN deployments, departmental SANs, and application specific deployments with entry-level Fabric Switch
o Provide 1 and 2 Gbps FC support for Fabric and Public Loop-attached devices through 4, 8, or 12 non-blocking ports
o Provide optional Full-Fabric Activation that support for
Inter-Switch Link (ISL) and full bandwidth extended distance
operation up to 10 Km at 2 Gbps to help disaster tolerance solutions.
o Deliver ease of use with zoning support, SANpilot Web-based
management tool, HotCAT nondisruptive microcode update
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE001
