SAN Switch offers 4 Gb fibre channel switching.
Press Release Summary:
TotalStorage® SAN32B-2 offers 4 Gbps port-to-port throughput with auto-sensing capability for connecting to host servers, storage, and switches. It offers 32 non-blocking ports with full duplex throughput at 1, 2, or 4 Gbps link speeds. Switch includes hot-pluggable power supplies and fans, automatic path routing, and nondisruptive firmware upgrades. Scalable ports in 16, 24, or 32 port increments accommodate range of connectivity solutions in 1U form factor.
Original Press Release:
IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch Model B32 Introduces 4 Gb 32-Port Fibre Channel Switch to Support Improved Port Density and Performance
Overview
The TotalStorage® SAN32B-2 fabric switch (2005-B32) is the first member of the TotalStorage SAN b-type switch family, and introduces 4 Gb FC switching capability to mid-range and enterprise SAN. These features are intended to support improved
performance for storage networking demands with improved affordability, higher throughput, and enhanced port density.
The new model provides:
o 4 Gb per second port-to-port throughput with auto-sensing
capability for connecting to existing 1, 2, and future 4 gigabit
host servers, storage, and switches
o 32 non-blocking ports with full duplex throughput at 1, 2, or 4 Gigabit per second link speeds
o High availability features - redundant, hot-pluggable power
supplies and fans, automatic path routing, and nondisruptive
firmware upgrades
o Scalable ports on demand 16, 24, or 32 port increments to
accommodate a broad range of connectivity solutions, in 1 U form
factor for enhanced port density and space utilization
o Scalability from mid-range to very large enterprise SAN fabric
environments
o Open FCP support
o Full compatibility with existing TotalStorage SAN b-type switches (IBM 2005, 2109, and 3534)
o Base B32 model firmware features - Advanced Zoning, Web Tools, and Fabric Watch
o Optional features - Additional Port Activation, Fabric Manager
V4 Max Supported Domains, Extended Fabrics, Remote Switch,
Advanced Security, Enhanced ISL Trunking, and Performance Monitoring
o Support for 2 and 4 Gb short wave and long wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optic transceivers
Key prerequisites
The TotalStorage SAN b-type switch family supports Fibre Channel
connectivity for servers and storage.
For a list of supported servers and storage systems, refer to the Description section.
For specific support dates, configuration options, server models, operating systems levels, and attachment capabilities, visit http://www.ibm.com/totalstorage/san/b-type
Planned availability date
November 19, 2004
At a glance
The TotalStorage SAN32B-2 fabric switch offers:
o 4 Gb per second industry-standard Fibre Channel (FC) switch capability
o Scalable Ports on Demand 16-, 24-, or 32-port increments to
accommodate small to very large mid-range and to very large enterprise Storage Area Networks (SAN) fabric environments
o 1 U form factor to enhance port density and space usage
o High availability design with redundant hot-pluggable power
supplies and fans, hot-pluggable components, automatic path
routing, and nondisruptive firmware upgrades
o Base switch firmware includes Advanced Zoning, Web Tools, and Fabric Watch
o Optional features include Additional Port Activation,
Fabric Manager V4 Max Supported Domains, Extended Fabrics, Remote Switch, Advanced Security, Enhanced Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking, and Performance Monitoring
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001
