HP zl User Manual

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Introducing the InfiniBand System
This chapter gives an overview of the following:
• “About the HP 24-Port 4x Fabric Copper Switch User Guide” on page 1
• “Maximize Server Networks” on page 1
• “What is InfiniBand?” on page 2
• “How Does InfiniBand Work?” on page 2
About the HP 24-Port 4x Fabric Copper Switch User
Guide
The HP 24-Port 4x Fabric Copper Switch User Guide is specifically intended to demonstrate the
processes involved in using and managing the InfiniBand
™ switch technology.
• For information regarding the Host Channel Adapter, refer to the HP Dual-port 4x Fabric Adapter
User Guide.
• For information regarding the switch, refer to the HP 24-Port 4x Fabric Copper Switch Hardware
User Guide.
Maximize Server Networks
The Topspin system uses InfiniBand as the underlying fabric that creates a scalable and efficient server
area network. The system also seamlessly interconnects with existing Fibre Channel and Ethernet
resources, extending the value of InfiniBand to the rest of the network.

HP zl Specifications

General

Model	HP zl
Managed	Yes
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Layer	Layer 3
Power Supply	Redundant power supplies supported
Management	CLI, Web, SNMP
PoE	Optional
Stacking	Yes
Jumbo Frames	Supported
VLANs	Supported
MAC Address Table	Up to 64, 000 entries
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Product Series	ProCurve/Aruba zl Series