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Overview - QLogic 4 GB Intelligent Pass-Thru Module and SAN Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter

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Abstract

This overview lists the features and specifications and warranty information for the QLogic 4 GB Intelligent Pass-Thru Module and SAN Switch Modules from IBM BladeCenter.

Content

Overview

The QLogic 4 Gb Intelligent Pass-thru Module for IBM BladeCenter, as well as the 10-port and 20-port 4 Gb SAN Switch Modules, and associated software options are additions to the BladeCenter switch portfolio which enable scalability in SAN size and complexity while maintaining management ease.

QLogic 4 Gb Intelligent Pass-thru Module for IBM BladeCenter

The QLogic Intelligent Pass-thru Module provides a fully interoperable solution for seamless integration of the Fibre Channel initiators to an existing fabric. The Intelligent Pass-thru Module utilizes industry-standard NPIV technology to provide a cost-effective connectivity solution for the IBM BladeCenter.

QLogic 10-port and 20-port 4 Gb SAN Switch Modules

The QLogic 4 Gb SAN Switch Modules are full-fabric Fibre Channel Switches and are available in both 10- and 20-port active configurations, which enable high-performance 1, 2 and 4 Gb per second SAN solutions. The 10-port model can also be upgraded to 20 ports through the purchase of a license key, (QLogic/McData 10-port Upgrade for IBM BladeCenter - 32R1912).

At a glance

The QLogic 10-port and 20-port 4 Gb SAN Switch Modules are the latest Fibre Channel switching options for the IBM BladeCenter. These offerings allow BladeCenter integration with any open-standards-based storage area network (SAN), whether it is an enterprise open-system fabric functionality utilizing the full-fabric mode or the module with transparent switching functionality utilizing the Intelligent Pass-Thru mode. Managing the SAN Modules is also easy with the QLogic QuickTools. Additional management options include QLogic Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, QLogic SANdoctor, and QLogic Fabric Security. These QLogic software options offer extended SAN management features that enhance your management experience and reduce complexity as your SAN grows.

Secondly, IBM is offering a QLogic Intelligent Pass-thru Module which provides seamless interoperability to an external SAN fabric, primarily those utilizing the extended features from their SAN infrastructure provider. This product is ideal for those clients with existing SANs that want to integrate BladeCenter cost-effectively; and without disruption to their existing SAN. This product provides additional functionality via a software upgrade option to open-standard full-fabric functionality utilizing the full-fabric mode.

Marketing and replacement part number information

Description Marketing part number Replacement part number
QLogic 4 Gb Intelligent Pass-thru Module for IBM BladeCenter 43W6723 43W6720
QLogic 10-port 4 Gb SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter 43W6724 43W6721
QLogic 20-port 4 Gb SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter 43W6725 43W6722

Additional upgrade options

Description Marketing part number
QLogic 20-port Full Fabric License for IBM BladeCenter 43W6839
Qlogic SAN Doctor for IBM BladeCenter 43W6836
QLogic Fabric Security for IBM BladeCenter 43W6837
QLogic Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 for IBM BladeCenter 43W6838
QLogic Enterprise Fabric Suite Major Release Upgrade for IBM BladeCenter 43W4413
QLogic Fabric Manager Support Renewal for IBM BladeCenter 43W4414

Warranty

One year limited warranty. Service type CRU

 

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-5071470

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