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Lenovo ThinkSystem DB620S User Manual

Lenovo ThinkSystem DB620S
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Lenovo ThinkSystem DB620S 32Gb FC SAN Switch
Product Guide
The Lenovo ThinkSystem DB620S FC SAN Switch provides exceptional price/performance value by
delivering market-leading 32 Gb Gen 6 Fibre Channel technology and combining flexibility, simplicity, and
enterprise-class functionality that supports highly virtualized environments to meet the demands of hyper-
scale, private cloud storage, and growing flash-based storage environments.
Designed to enable maximum flexibility and reliability, the ThinkSystem DB620S is a compact, 1U rack-
mount FC switch that offers low-cost access to industry-leading Storage Area Network (SAN) technology
while providing “pay-as-you-grow” scalability to meet the needs of an evolving storage environment.
The DB620S FC SAN Switch offers 48x SFP+ ports that support 4/8/10/16/32 Gbps speeds and
4x QSFP+ ports that support 128 Gbps (4x 32 Gbps) or 4x 4/8/16/32 Gbps speeds. The DB620S FC SAN
switch provides easy integration into the existing SAN environments while realizing the benefits of Gen 6
Fibre Channel connectivity, and the switch offers a rich set of standard software features with the options
to expand its capabilities as needed.
The DB620S FC SAN Switch features the EZSwitch Setup wizard and can be configured in Access
Gateway Mode to simplify deployment. The switch provides full non-blocking performance with Ports On
Demand scalability to support SAN expansion and enable long-term investment protection.
The following figure shows the Lenovo ThinkSystem DB620S 32Gb FC SAN Switch.
Figure 1. Lenovo ThinkSystem DB620S 32Gb FC SAN Switch
Did you know?
The DB620S FC SAN Switch leverages storage connectivity technologies from Brocade, a leader in Fibre
Channel networking.
The DB620S FC SAN Switch offers dual functionality as either a full-fabric SAN switch or as an N_Port ID
Virtualization (NPIV)-enabled Access Gateway that simplifies server connectivity.
Fabric Vision technology, an extension of Gen 6 Fibre Channel, provides unprecedented insight and
visibility across the SAN with powerful built-in monitoring, management, and diagnostic tools.
With Lenovo FC SAN Switch offerings, Lenovo can be your trusted partner that offers "one stop shop" and
single point of contact for delivery of leading edge technologies and innovations from Lenovo and other
leading IT vendors. These offerings can satisfy the wide range of your end-to-end IT infrastructure needs,
including end-user devices, servers, storage, networking, services, management software, and financing.
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Lenovo ThinkSystem DB620S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product FamilyThinkSystem
ModelDB620S
CategorySwitch
Form Factor1U
ManageableYes
Power SupplyDual redundant power supplies
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Dimensions (WxDxH)440 x 500 x 44 mm (17.3 x 19.7 x 1.7 in)
Operating Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing

Summary

Key features

Components and connectors

System specifications

Models

Port activation licenses

Details on activating additional ports using software licenses for the DB620S FC SAN Switch.

Transceivers and cables

Software

Advanced Fabric Services

Details on advanced fabric services like Full Fabric mode, zoning, and provisioning.

Adaptive Networking

Explains traffic isolation zoning and quality of service features.

Virtualization

Covers N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV) and Access Gateway modes.

Management

Outlines management interfaces like CLI, Web Tools, and SNMP.

Security

Details on security features like user accounts, authentication, and IP security.

Advanced Diagnostic Tools

Lists diagnostic tools such as POST, event logging, and ClearLink Diagnostics.

Optional software features

Description of optional software bundles like Enterprise and Mainframe.

Software maintenance extension options

Information on extending software support and subscription licenses for the switch.

Brocade Network Advisor licenses

Details on licenses for the Brocade Network Advisor fabric management application.

Fibre Channel standards

Power supplies and cables

Rack installation

Tamper-evident security seals

Information on ordering tamper-evident seals for physical security compliance.

Physical specifications

Operating environment

Hardware warranty

Regulatory compliance

Details on electromagnetic compatibility and safety standards the switch conforms to.

Fibre Channel SAN switches

External storage systems

External backup units

Rack cabinets

Power distribution units

Uninterruptible power supply units

Lenovo Financial Services

Related publications and links

Related product families

Notices

Trademarks

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