A storage area network is a dedicated (usually fibre but increasingly copper) high speed network for connecting multiple servers and workstations to high end dedicated storage. Unless you know exactly what you need, please call us on 020 8453 9700 for advice!
A SAN is a high-speed, high-bandwidth storage network that logically connects storage to servers. SAN topologies (switched fabric or arbitrated loops) extend the concepts offered by traditional server/storage connections and deliver more flexibility, availability, integrated management and performance. SANs are the first IT solutions to offer the assurance that all systems can access any information in the enterprise at any time.
The 4Gb Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module for HP c-Class BladeSystem is designed for those customers desiring a direct connection between each server blade within the enclosure and external Fibre Channel SAN switches, directors, or SAN controllers. Ideal investment protection for datacentres with existing storage networking infrastructure, the HP Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module delivers up to sixteen 4Gb fibre Optic IO connections providing a 1:1 non-switched, non-blocking paths between the server blade and the SAN. The modular design is hot pluggable and easily installs into the I/O bays of the c-Class enclosure. Installing a pair of Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Modules provides redundant paths for connection to your SAN.
The 1Gb Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module for HP c-Class BladeSystem is designed for those customers desiring a direct connection between each server blade within the enclosure and external Fibre Channel SAN switches, directors, or SAN controllers. Ideal investment protection for datacentres with existing storage networking infrastructure, the HP Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module delivers up to sixteen 1Gb fibre Optic IO connections providing a 1:1 non-switched, non-blocking paths between the server blade and the SAN. The modular design is hot pluggable and easily installs into the I/O bays of the c-Class enclosure. Installing a pair of Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Modules provides redundant paths for connection to your SAN.
The 1Gb Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module for HP c-Class BladeSystem is designed for those customers desiring a direct connection between each server blade within the enclosure and external Fibre Channel SAN switches, directors, or SAN controllers. Ideal investment protection for datacentres with existing storage networking infrastructure, the HP Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module delivers up to sixteen 1Gb fibre Optic IO connections providing a 1:1 non-switched, non-blocking paths between the server blade and the SAN. The modular design is hot pluggable and easily installs into the I/O bays of the c-Class enclosure. Installing a pair of Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Modules provides redundant paths for connection to your SAN.
Companies investing in Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure have realized significant benefits in increased storage utilization and availability, simplified management, and more effective disaster recovery and business continuance strategies. Until now, however, SAN deployment and its resulting benefits have primarily been focused on mission-critical application islands within individual data centres. The difficulty and cost associated with migrating the large number of data centre midrange servers to Fibre Channel have made it impractical for IT managers to extend the benefits of SAN to mid-range applications. Using open-standard IP-based technology, the Cisco MDS 9000 Storage Networking Modules eliminate barriers to SAN expansion, enabling businesses to extend the reach of their Fibre Channel SANs throughout the data centre and between data centres.
(1) 4Gb SAN Switch; two (2) 4Gb SFPs; one (1) FC Signal Conditioning Card; one (1) serial cable; one (1) mini USB to serial Adaptor; WebTools license; Zoning license; documentation - supports full fabric connectivity
Small-form-factor-pluggable optical transceivers (SFPs) must be ordered separately. All models include one power supply An optional Power Pack software bundle can be purchased separately and includes Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking and Advanced Performance Monitor. The software bundle provides the SAN administrator with the necessary tools to monitor the health and performance of the network, while also ensuring the highest levels of security, scalability and manageability. Power Pack software provides the foundation for integration into HP OpenView Storage Area Manager (SAM), enabling infrastructure management through a single-pane-of-glass. Notice that the Extended Fabric optional software ins no longer supported on these switches.
Small-form-factor-pluggable optical transceivers (SFPs) must be ordered separately. All models include one power supply An optional Power Pack software bundle can be purchased separately and includes Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking and Advanced Performance Monitor. The software bundle provides the SAN administrator with the necessary tools to monitor the health and performance of the network, while also ensuring the highest levels of security, scalability and manageability. Power Pack software provides the foundation for integration into HP OpenView Storage Area Manager (SAM), enabling infrastructure management through a single-pane-of-glass. Notice that the Extended Fabric optional software ins no longer supported on these switches.
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