Interconnect module configurationsInterconnect module configurations
The HPE Synergy 12000 Frame supports a pair of redundant interconnect modules for each of the three fabrics. Hewlett Packard
Enterprise recommends the following best practices:
Fabric 1 primary use—Storage
Fabric 2 primary use—Storage or networking
Fabric 3 primary use—Networking
NOTE: NOTE: Though each fabric has a recommended primary use, it is not required to use the primary use case. If a fabric
is not being used for its primary use, it can still be used for another purpose, within the allowances.
FabricFabric UsageUsage ICM descriptionICM description
Fabric
1
ICM
Bays
1 and
4
Storage
(Primary)
HPE Synergy 12Gb SAS Connection Module
HPE Virtual Connect SE 32Gb FC Module for HPE Synergy
Brocade 32Gb FC Fibre Channel Switch Module
Brocade 16 Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy
HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb FC Module for HPE Synergy
Fabric
2
ICM
Bays
2 and
5
Storage HPE Virtual Connect SE 32Gb FC Module for HPE Synergy
Brocade 32Gb FC Fibre Channel Switch Module
HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb FC Module for HPE Synergy
Brocade 16 Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy
Fabric
2
ICM
Bays
2 and
5
Networking HPE Synergy 40Gb F8 Switch Module
HPE Virtual Connect SE 100Gb F32 Module for HPE Synergy
HPE Synergy 50Gb Interconnect Link Module
HPE Virtual Connect SE 40Gb F8 Module for HPE Synergy
HPE Synergy 20Gb Interconnect Link Module
HPE Synergy 10Gb Interconnect Link Module
HPE Synergy 10Gb Pass-Thru Module
Mellanox SH2200 25/50Gb Switch
Fabric
3
ICM
Bays
3 and
6
Networking
(Primary)
HPE Synergy 40Gb F8 Switch Module