IBM SAN16B-2 - TotalStorage Express Model Switch - Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN16 B-2 Switch; Features and Functions of the SAN16 B-2 Switch

Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN16B-2 switch
The IBM TotalStorage SAN16B-2 fabric switch provides a 16–port addition to the
IBM TotalStorage SAN b-type 4 Gbps switch family. This family of products provide
enhancements to storage networking with improved affordability, higher throughput,
and increased port density.
The SAN16B-2 switch provides 4 gigabit throughput capability to small and
mid-range Storage Area Networks (SANs). The switch is a 1U Fibre Channel switch
which is scalable in 8–, 12–, and 16–port increments. The 16 non-blocking ports
provide full-duplex throughput at 1, 2, or 4 Gbps link speeds. This switch includes
Fabric OS 5.0, and features full compatibility with all existing IBM TotalStorage
b-SAN switch models. The switch can operate in a fabric containing multiple
switches, or operate independently.
This chapter provides the following information:
v “Features and functions of the SAN16B-2 switch”
v “Supported connectivity” on page 2
v “Switch characteristics” on page 2
v “Supported (optional) features” on page 3
Features and functions of the SAN16B-2 switch
The switch provides the following features and functions:
v 4 gigabit per second port-to-port throughput with auto-sensing capability for
connecting to existing 1-, 2-, and 4-gigabit host servers, storage, and switches
v 1U form factor for enhanced port density and space utilization
v 16 non-blocking ports with full-duplex throughput at 1–, 2–, or 4–Gbps link
speeds
v High availability features: automatic path routing, and nondisruptive firmware
upgrades
v Scalable ports on demand: 8–, 12–, or 16–port increments to accommodate a
broad range of connectivity solutions
v Support for 2– and 4–gigabit short wave and long wave small form-factor
pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers
v Open Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) support
v Base firmware features: Web Tools and Advanced Zoning.
v Optional features:
– Additional Port Activation
– Fabric Watch
– Advanced Security
– Enhanced ISL Trunking
– Performance Monitoring
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