Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SAN32M-2 IBM
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IBM T otalStorage SAN32M-2 fabric switch Designed for high-performance, scalable and simple-to-use medium to enterprise SAN environments Highlights ■ Simple-to-use SAN switch with ease-of-installati.
configuration can consist of one or two Fibre Channel links to a disk storage array or to an L TO™ tape drive. An entry-level, 16-port storage consolida- tion solution can support up to 15 servers with a single path to either disk or tape.
environment for the same r easons in an effort to help maintain access to data. Each server is configured with r edun- dant Host Bus Adapters. Each Host Bus Adapter is connected to a differ ent SAN switch, and each switch is con- nected to a differ ent controller in a disk system.
online help. Whether you have a single switch or a small fabric to manage, EFCM Basic capabilities and functional- ity can help simplify management of your SAN solution. Pay-as-you-grow scalability The FlexPort Expansion feature is designed to support scalable switch upgrades.
Advanced solution management Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager (EFCM) software is designed to support interconnection of multiple IBM T otalStorage SAN m-type switches and directors for the cr eation of tiered enterprise SAN solutions.
IBM T otalStorage SAN32M-2 at a glance Product characteristics Product number 2026-432 Base fabric switch IBM T otalStorage SAN32M-2 fabric switch with 32 ports: 16 ports activated, 16 shortwave 4 Gbp.
Physical characteristics Height (rack mount) 4.1 cm / 1.6 in (1RU) Width 43.7 cm / 17.2 in Depth 39.4 cm / 15.5 in Weight 6.8 kg / 15.0 lbs Operating environment T emperature 4° C to 40° C/40° F to.
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