SAN Switches offer 1 and 2 Gbit/sec autosensing.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for entry-level SAN applications, TotalStorage® SAN Switch H08 features 8 Fiber Channel ports, 4 shortwave fiber optic transceivers, single fixed power supply, rack-mounted PDU jumper cord, and fans in 1U rack height. TotalStorage SAN Switch H16 is intended for mid-range and SMB SAN applications with 16 fiber channel ports, 8 shortwave fiber optic transceivers, dual fixed power supplies, 2 rack-mounted PDU jumper cords, and fans in 1 U rack height.
Original Press Release:
IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch Models H08 and H16 Expand Entry and Mid-Range Fibre Channel Storage
Overview
The TotalStorage® SAN Switch H08 (2005-H08) and H16 (2005-H16)
deliver next-generation performance and function for Fibre Channel SANs, including
o 1 and 2 Gbit/sec autosensing capability
o Full forward and backward compatibility with other members
of the TotalStorage SAN Switch family
o Improved affordability and ease of management
The base function for H08 and H16 switch models includes Web tools, advanced zoning, and hot code activation standard in Fabric Operating System (OS) 4.2.
The TotalStorage SAN Switch H08 is designed for entry-level SAN
applications with eight Fiber Channel ports, four shortwave fiber optic transceivers, a single fixed power supply, rack-mounted Power Distribution Unit (PDU) jumper cord, and fans in 1 U rack height. The base H08 switch function supports one connection to one other IBM SAN Switch in a two-switch fabric, as well as support for optional full-fabric activation.
The TotalStorage SAN Switch H16 is designed for mid-range and small to medium business (SMB) SAN applications with 16 Fiber Channel ports, eight shortwave fiber optic transceivers, dual fixed power supplies, two rack-mounted PDU jumper cords, and fans in 1 U rack height. The base H16 SAN Switch includes Fabric Watch, an intelligent fabric monitor, to help improve
performance, identify, and isolate potential faults to optimize
fabric-wide performance. The base H16 switch function supports
connection to other TotalStorage SAN switches in a four-switch fabric plus support for optional full-fabric activation.
Several optional features are available for both models, including:
o Full Fabric Activation - supports connection to the maximum
supported number of switches in a fabric, E_Port Inter Switch Link (ISL) function on all local switch ports. This feature will also provide the Fabric Watch capability when ordered for the SAN Switch H08.
o Extended Fabric Activation - increases ISL buffer credits to
support disaster tolerance solutions with up to 70 Km distance between sites.
o Fabric Manager V4 Maximum Supported Domains - simplifies
management of up to eight fabrics and enhances security management, additional RAS features, and call-home capabilities.
o Performance bundle activation - supports ISL-Trunking with each trunk consisting of up to four links, and up to eight Gbit/sec bandwidth, as well as support for performance monitoring tools for measuring end-to-end activities.
o Advanced Security Activation - enables policy-based security
mechanisms integrated within Fabric Operating System.
Key prerequisites
The TotalStorage SAN Switch family supports Fibre Channel connectivity for servers and storage.
For specific availability dates, configuration options, server models, operating systems levels, and attachment capabilities, consult the Web at http://www.ibm.com/storage/FCSwitch
At a glance
o Full forward and backward compatibility with all TotalStorage SAN Switch models, more affordable, and easier to manage
o IBM SAN Switch H08 designed for entry-level SAN applications
- Eight Fiber Channel ports
- Four shortwave fiber optic transceivers
- Connection to one other SAN Switch
- Support for optional full-fabric activation
o IBM SAN Switch H16 designed for mid-range SAN applications
- 16 Fiber Channel ports
- Eight shortwave fiber optic transceivers
- Connection to up to three other SAN Switches
- Support for optional full-fabric activation
o Additional optional functions:
- Fabric Manager V4 maximum supported domains
- Remote Switch Activation
- Extended Fabric Activation
- Performance Bundle Activation
- Advanced Security Activation
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001
Planned availability date
May 7, 2004
