HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 - Enterprise Virtual Arrays - M-Series High-Availability Feature Comparison; Usage; Using M-Series Switches as Director Switches

Table 63 compares the high-availability features of M-series switches.
Table 63 M-series high-availability feature comparison
Redundant active
nl
components
Redundant control
nl
processor/switching
Size
nl
(1U = 1.75 inch)Model
NoNoN/A
McDATA 4 Gb SAN
Switch for HP p-Class
BladeSystem
NoNo1UEdge Switch 2/12
NoNo1UEdge Switch 2/24
NoNo1.5UEdge Switch 2/32
YesYes9UDirector Switch 2/64
YesYes12UDirector Switch 2/140
Usage
Table 64 describes the use of M-series switches as director switches.
Table 64 Using M-series switches as director switches
1001–1632 total ports501–1000 total ports1–500 total portsModel
ExcellentDirector 2/140
ExcellentDirector 2/64
GoodVery goodEdge Switch 2/32
GoodVery goodEdge Switch 2/24
Not recommendedGoodEdge Switch 2/12
Not recommendedGood
McDATA 4 Gb SAN
Switch for HP p-Class
BladeSystem
M-series switches and fabric rules160