The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem delivers an easy to manage embedded Fibre Channel switch solution with 4 Gbps performance to HP BladeSystem c-Class customers deploying a small SAN or expanding their current SAN. The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch hot-plugs into the back of the HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure, freeing up rack space. Server and switch interconnects internal to the BladeSystem reduce cabling, SFPs and associated costs while increasing reliability. Shared power and cooling resources further reduce costs and additional points of failure. Employing high speed technology for storage networking, trunking between the SAN facing ports and external HP StorageWorks B-series switches provides a higher bandwidth solution. External facing ports auto-sense lower bandwidth components for flexibility and investment protection. Previously, deployments using Fibre Channel-based high speed storage networks connected servers to the network through ports on stand-alone switches external to the BladeSystem. Now IT managers have the ability to consolidate multiple HP servers, Fibre Channel switches, and Ethernet switches into a single platform for connectivity to the networked infrastructure at a lower cost than ever before. Multiple switches coupled with dual-redundant server connections ensure a highly available solution. This integration of technology results in space and cost savings due to a reduction of physical components, significant simplification of the SAN environment, outstanding performance, and easier deployment.

Providing the best value and performance-enhancing features in a 12- or 24-port embedded SAN switch with the option to scale to larger fabrics on a "pay-as-you-grow" basis, the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch enables increased productivity and substantial cost savings. The new Access Gateway feature enables fabric interoperability, greater scalability and simplified management while the Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPOD) feature enables flexibility in switch port allocation without constraining server slot population.

• The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch hot-plugs into the back of the HP BladeSystem enclosure, freeing up rack space. Server and switch interconnects internal to the BladeSystem reduce cabling, SFPs and associated costs while improving reliability. Shared power and cooling resources reduce cost and additional points of failure.

• Employs high speed technology for storage networking. External facing ports auto-sense lower bandwidth components for flexibility and investment protection (4Gb, 2Gb or 1Gb).

• Employs N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), an ANSI T11 standard, to enable interoperability with any supported SAN fabric and eliminate domain considerations for improving SAN scalability.

• The HP BladeSystem c-Class accepts up to six Fibre Channel switches per enclosure. Multiple switches coupled with redundant server connections ensure a highly available solution.

• Integrates with the HP Onboard Administrator for BladeSystem, HP Systems Insight Manager, and HP Storage Essentials and leverages HP B-series SAN Switch management and monitoring tools. It also provides interfaces for other SAN management applications, and is SMI compliant.

• Available in 12-port Full Fabric, 24-port Full Fabric and 24-port Power Pack models. Choose the features and management options the makes the best sense for your BladeSystem enclosure and SAN needs.

• Automatically discovers 'online' ports and assigns an available license. Enables the flexibility to connect server blades to switch ports without regard for the server slot populated - the associated switch ports will be automatically activated as the server ports are deployed. Ports are activated on a first-come, first-served basis for any combination of locations, including external ports. (DPOD is applicable only to the 4/12 switch.)

• Supports instant non-disruptive scaling for the 12 port switch by provisioning 12 additional ports via a license key upgrade. Enables 'pay as you grow' scalability for easy, scalable growth in highly dynamic business environments.

• The non-blocking architecture includes connection speed support for all ports to provide a high-performance system with aggregate bandwidth of 192 Gbps (24 ports x 4 Gbps x 2 for full duplex)

• Improves performance by dynamically routing data traffic across multiple links and trunk groups.
  

• Enables deployment of high-performance distance solutions of up to 166 km for disaster recovery/business continuance or data center consolidation. Improves application uptime, productivity, and investment protection.
  

• Provides an SMI-s standards-based API that enables administrators and software developers to use industry standard interfaces to integrate management for the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem with other applications in their storage environments.

• Hardware Enforced Zoning (included)*
• Dynamic Path Selection (included)*
• WebTools (included)
• Power Pack fabric services software bundle (optional)
  • ISL Trunking
  • Fabric Watch*
  • Extended Fabrics*
  • Advanced Performance Monitoring*

   

* Not supported in Brocade Access Gateway mode.

• WebTools (included with the switch)
• Fabric Manager (optional host based fabric management)
• Advanced Performance Monitoring (optional Power Pack upgrade)
• HP Systems Insight Manager (included with HP BladeSystem)
• HP Storage Essentials (optional)
• API
• SNMP
• SMI

* Brocade Access Gateway mode does not support many switch-related features.. Please refer to the latest Fabric OS Release Notes and Access Gateway Administrator's Guide for details.

The Power Pack Software Bundle includes:

• ISL Trunking
• Advanced Performance Monitoring*
• Extended Fabrics*
• Fabric Watch*

* Not supported in Access Gateway mode

8Gb Switches and Directors

8/8 SAN Switch

8/24 SAN Switch

8/40 SAN Switch

8/80 SAN Switch

DC SAN Backbone Director

4Gb Switches and Directors

Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem

4/8 SAN Switch

4/16 SAN Switch

4/32 SAN Switch

4/64 SAN Switch

4/256 SAN Director

2Gb Switches and Directors

MSA SAN Switch 2/8

SAN Switch 8

SAN Switch 16

SAN Switch 8-EL

SAN Switch 2/8V

SAN Switch 16-EL

SAN Switch 2/16N FF

SAN Switch 2/32

Core Switch 2/64

SAN Director 2/128

Multi-Protocol Routers and Gateways
Multi-Protocol (MP) Router
400 Multi-Protocol Router
Multi-Protocol Router Blade

HP Interconnect Modules
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for HP c-Class BladeSystem

HP Service & Warranty Support Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be purchased.
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/.

• Stand-alone telephone support
• Rights to new license version
• Media and documentation updates

• Installation services
• On-site maintenance (includes warranty support)
• Response time upgrades during the warranty period
• Post-warranty coverage

Service offerings include a full range of Customer HP Care Pack services for both hardware and software services:

• 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
  

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.
  

Short Wave:

For upgrading Full Fabric switches to Power Pack Includes bundled license for:

• ISL Trunking
• Advanced Performance Monitoring
• Fabric Watch
• Extended Fabrics

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FC-AL ANSI X3.272: 1996
FC-AL-2 INCITS 332: 1999
FC-GS-5 Rev 8.2 (under development, includes the following)
FC-GS-4 ANSI INCITS 387: 2004

FC-GS-3 ANSI INCITS 348: 2001
FC-GS-2 ANSI INCITS 288: 1999

FC-SW-4 Rev 7.7 (under development, includes the following)

FC-SW-3 INCITS 384: 2004
FC-SW-2 INCITS 355: 2001
FC-SW INCITS 321: 1998

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-SP Rev 1.73 (under development)
FC-MI-2 ANSI/INCITS TR-39-2005
FC-PI INCITS 352: 2002
FC-PI-2 INCITS 404: 2005
FC-FS-2 Rev 0.9 (under development, includes the following)

FC-FS INCITS 373: 2003

FC-LS Rev 1.2 (under development)
FC-BB-3 Rev 6.9 (under development, 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)
SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.02 (ANSI INCITS 388: 2004)
SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.1 (Draft)

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