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9.2 SAN components for iSeries systems
This section lists SAN switches, hubs, and directors supported by the iSeries server. For the latest SAN
support information, refer to the following Web sites:
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/san/index.html
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san/index.html
http://knowledge.storage.ibm.com/HBA/HBASearchTool
9.2.1 Entry and midrange Fibre Channel switches
Machine Description 9406
models
2005
H08
H16
#2210
#2214
#2220
#2224
#2235
#2280
#5601
#5605
#5625
#5701
#5702
#7701
#7702
#7703
#7720
#7721
#7723
Family 2005 IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch Models H08 and H16
The IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch H08 is designed for entry-level SAN applications with eight Fibre
Channel ports, four shortwave fiber optic transceivers, a single fixed power supply, rack-mounted Power
Distribution Unit (PDU) jumper cord, and fans in 1U rack height. The base H08 switch function supports
one connection to one other IBM SAN Switch in a 2-switch fabric, as well as support for optional full-fabric
activation.
The IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch H16 is designed for mid-range and small to medium business (SMB)
SAN applications with 16 Fibre Channel ports, eight shortwave fiber optic transceivers, dual fixed power
supplies, two rack-mounted PDU jumper cords, and fans in 1U rack height. The base H16 SAN Switch
includes Fabric Watch, an intelligent fabric monitor, to help improve performance, identify, and isolate
potential faults to optimize fabric-wide performance. The base H16 switch function supports connection
to other IBM TotalStorage SAN switches in a four-switch fabric plus support for optional full-fabric.
Highlights:
2 Gb Fibre Channel, auto-sense for connection to 1 Gb
Universal ports designed to self-configure as F-ports, FL-ports, or E-ports.
Hardware zoning
Extensive diagnostics and system-monitoring capabilities
Four (H08) or Eight (H16) shortwave ports standard, Four (H08) or Eight (H16) optional, shortwave
or longwave, SFP
LC connections
For use with the iSeries #2765, #2766, #2787 and #5704 PCI-X Fibre Channel Tape Controller (LC
Duplex)
SW SFP Transceiver
SW SFP Transceiver - 4 Pack
LW SFP Transceiver
LW SFP Transceiver - 4 Pack
35 km Ext Distance LW SFP Transceiver
80 km Ext Distance LW SFP Transceiver
Fiber Cable LC/LC 1 m multi-mode
Fiber Cable LC/LC 5 m multi-mode
Fiber Cable LC/LC 25 m multi-mode
LC/SC Coupling Cable 1 m
LC/SC Coupling Cable 2 m
Fabric Manager V4 Max Domains for H08/H16
H08 Remote Switch Activation
H08 Extended Fabric Activation
H08 Full Fabric Activation
H08 Performance Bundle Activation
H08 Advanced Security Activation
Minimum operating system level: OS/400 V5R2, PTFs might be required
For detailed device and server support details, see:
ftp://service.boulder.ibm.com/storage/san/brcd/sm2005hxx.pdf
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