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Overview - McDATA 6-Port Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter

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Abstract

McDATA 6-PORT FIBRE CHANNEL SWITCH MODULE FOR IBM ESERVER BLADECENTER

Content

At a glance

This latest Fibre Channel switching option for the IBM eServer BladeCenter integrates an enterprise fabric into the BladeCenter architecture, providing higher-bandwidth connectivity (up to 24 Gbps full duplex) between BladeCenter's server blades and SANs via higher external port count.

  • High-performance, highly available SAN at a competitive price
  • Easy to set up and integrate into core or edge SAN configurations

The McDATA 6-port Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter integrates the McDATA fabric into the BladeCenter architecture, providing:

  • McDATA functions, performance, manageability, scalability and security required by the most demanding storage area networks
  • Seamless integration and centralized McDATA management in McDATA fabrics

Warranty

The IBM eServer BladeCenter 6-port Gigabit Ethernet switch module comes with a one-year CRU limited warranty, customer replaceable units.

Packaging

You will receive one box containing the following items:

  • 6-port Fibre Channel Switch Module
  • Installation publication
  • License agreement
  • Support CD
  • Wrap plug
  • Safety flyer

Product marketing and FRU part number(s)

Part numbers applicable to: Worldwide

  • Marketing part number: 32R1790
  • Replacement part number (FRU) 32R1792

Product dates

Worldwide

  • Announce date: 12 Apr 2005
  • Planned Availability Date: Third Quarter 2005

Performance specification

An enterprise SAN switch for fabric integration management into BladeCenter architecture and associated options.

Physical specifications
  • Approximate height: 112mm (4.4 inches)
  • Approximate width: 260mm (10.2 inches)
  • Approximate depth: 29mm (1.14 inches)

Operating environment
  • Temperature: 10 to 35 degrees (Celsius) 50 to 95 degrees (Fahrenheit)
  • Relative humidity: 8% to 80%, non-condensing

Agency approvals
  • FCC part 15B Class A
  • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1-03
  • Canada ICES-003
  • VCCI Class A ITE (Japan)
  • C-Tick
  • CE Mark
  • CISPR 22 Class A
  • UL
  • cUL
  • TUV
  • A4EN55022 level A (EC)
  • Voltage fluctuations: EN61000-3-3
  • Harmonics: EN61000-3-2
  • Immunity: EN55024:1998

Hardware requirements

The IBM eServer BladeCenter 6-port Gigabit Ethernet switch module is supported on the following IBM platforms.

  • eServer BladeCenter 8677
  • eServer BladeCenter 8720
  • eServer BladeCenter 8730

The IBM eServer BladeCenter 4-port Gb Ethernet Switch Module is supported on non-IBM platforms.

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x Hardware Options:All operating systems listed

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-59149