HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 - Enterprise Virtual Arrays - Using B-Series Fibre Channel Switches as Edge Switches

Table 25 describes the use of B-series Fibre Channel switches as edge switches.
Table 25 Using B-series Fibre Channel switches as edge switches
729-1280 user
ports
501-728 user
ports
225-500 user
ports
97-224 user
ports
1-96 user
portsModel
Excellent
DC SAN Backbone Director
DC04 SAN Director
SAN Director 4/256
Core Switch 2/64, 2/128
Director Switch 2/128, 4/256
Excellent
SAN Switch 8/40, 8/80, 2/32,
4/32B, 4/32, 4/64
GoodVery goodExcellent
SAN Switch 8/8, 8/24, 2/8,
2/8-EL, 2/8V, 2/16, 2/16V,
2/16N, 2/16N FF, 4/8, 4/16
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP
BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP
p-Class BladeSystem
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP
c-Class BladeSystem
EVA4400 Embedded Switch
Module, 8 Gb Brocade
400 MP Router
1606 Extension SAN Switch
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