| Q1. |
What are the differences between the HP StorageWorks 4/32B SAN Switch Power Pack, 4/32B SAN switch(full) and 4/32B SAN Switch (base)? |
| A1. |
All three variants are based on the same platform. The SAN Switch 4/32B Power Pack includes the 4/32B SAN Switch (full) with 32 active ports and a full suite of software products. The 4/32B SAN Switch (full) includes a SAN Switch with 32 active ports. The 4/32B SAN Switch (base) includes a SAN Switch with 16 active ports. An optional 8 port upgrade license is available to activate ports. |
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| Q2. |
What are the differences between the existing HP StorageWorks 4/32 SAN Switch and the new HP StorageWorks 4/32B SAN switch? |
| A2. |
The 4/32B SAN Switch is the successor to the existing 4/32 SAN Switch. Both switches are capable of having 32 active ports. The main difference is the 4/32B offers an improved TCO by consuming 20 percent less power, generating less heat, and requiring less cooling than the 4/32 SAN Switch. |
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| Q3. |
Are the HP StorageWorks 4/32B SAN Switch and 4/32B Power Pack compatible with all other B-series based switch products? |
| A3. |
The 4/32B SAN Switch and 4/32B SAN Switch Power Pack work seamlessly with all 2Gb and 1Gb Brocade based Fibre Channel Core, Director and SAN switch products. |
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| Q4. |
Do all HP StorageWorks B-series switches utilize the same OS firmware version? |
| A4. |
No. For the latest supported versions of B-series switch firmware, please refer to the SAN Design Guide: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/index.html. |
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| Q5. |
Does the HP StorageWorks 4/32B SAN Switch provide a 4Gbps end to end storage solution? |
| A5. |
The HP StorageWorks 4/32B SAN Switch is an important component of a true end to end 4Gb storage solution. 4Gb HBAs and 4Gb storage arrays must also be in place for a complete 4Gb solution. |
| Q6. |
If a customer wanted to add Ports on Demand or PowerPack software at a later date, what is the process? |
| A6. |
The SAN Switch 4/32B leverages the existing 8 port upgrade license and software SKUs that were initially utilized for the 4/32 SAN Switch. No changes to the SKUs have been made. |
