SAN Fabric Switch works with eServer BladeCenter(TM).
Press Release Summary:
Able to be set up and integrated into core or edge SAN configurations, Qlogic 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module provides bandwidth connectivity of up to 24 Gbps, full duplex, between BladeCenter server blades and SANs. This presents diskless storage opportunity for server architecture and provides functionality equivalent to Qlogic SANBox 5200.
Original Press Release:
Qlogic 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter Delivers High Performance for SANs at Competitive Price
Overview
Qlogic 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter(TM) provides higher-bandwidth connectivity (up to 24 Gbps1 full duplex) between BladeCenter server blades and SANs via a higher external port count. This expanded connectivity presents a diskless storage opportunity for the server architecture.
This SAN fabric switch delivers the advanced functions, performance, manageability, and scalability required by the most demanding SANs. Integration of SAN switching capabilities reduce complexity and increase SAN manageability.
For a copy of the applicable product warranties, contact your reseller or IBM.2 IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services including those designated as ServerProven or ClusterProven.
Key prerequisites
IBM eServer BladeCenter chassis and processor blade
Availability date
September 7, 2004
1 Gbps, GHz, and MHz denote the internal or external clock speed of the device only, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance.
2 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378), contact your IBM representative or reseller, or write to:
Warranty Information
P.O. Box 12195
Research Triangle Park, NC
27709
Attn: Dept. JDJA/B203
Copies are available upon request.
At a glance
This latest Fibre Channel switching option for the IBM BladeCenter integrates an enterprise fabric into the BladeCenter architecture, providing higher-bandwidth connectivity between BladeCenter server blades and SANs.
· High-performance, highly available SAN at a competitive price
· Easy to set up and integrate into core or edge SAN configurations
· Equivalent function to Qlogic SANBox 5200
For technical support:
· Call the IBM Support Center at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
· Request technical information via the Personal Computing Division Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
