• 12 Gb/s switching engine
• 8-port FC-AL switch ports at 1 Gb/s per port (11-port optional)
• EBS Certified with TL891 and TL895
• FC-TC I, FC-TC II, Compaq StorageWorks Modular Data Router
• Qualified with broad industry standard x86 server platforms from Compaq, and other vendors. Tight integration in a Compaq ProLiant Server environment.

A core addition to the award-winning RA4100 and RA4000 Raid Array family is the qualification of the StorageWorks Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Switch 8 (FC-AL). The New StorageWorks FC-AL Switch 8 is the core component of an affordable SAN solution that will consolidate storage, simplify storage management, manage explosive data growth, and reduce business down time. The FC-AL Switch 8 is a high-performance, switch engine, interconnect component that will help you take that important step towards building a low cost SAN. Built on the stable, easy to use, and mature FC-AL protocol, the FC-AL Switch 8 offers eight ports with dedicated non-blocking 100 MB/second point-point parallel connections. Using the StorageWorks FC-AL Switch 8 as the cornerstone of your SAN deployment, you can start by combining your primary storage components, such as the RA4000/RA4100 storage systems and secondary storage Enterprise Backup Solution components, such as Tape Libraries (TL890/TL891/TL895) on the same Departmental SAN. With a 12 GB/second switch engine, the StorageWorks FC-AL Switch 12 GB/second delivers the necessary resiliency and speed to isolate your client-server network from heavier storage network traffic. Furthermore, as your connection needs grow, the 8-port StorageWorks FC-AL Switch 8 can be expanded to 11 ports using the StorageWorks FC-AL Switch 3-Port Expansion Module. The StorageWorks FC-AL Switch 8 can be easily managed using management tools such as StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC), Compaq Insight Manager –XE (CIM-XE), Compaq Insight Manager (CIM), Array Configuration Utility (ACU), and the StorageWorks Switch Management Utility.

Using the SW FC-AL Switch 8, the RA4000/RA4100 Based SAN solution will deliver following business benefits:

• 12 Gb/s switching engine
• 8 FC-AL switch ports at 1 Gb/s per port (11-port with additional 3-Port Expansion Module)
• Switching performance plus management at the equivalent price of a 12-port hub
• 8-GBIC ports on baseline chassis; expandable to 11 ports using 3-Port Expansion Module
• Configurable LIP isolation policies
• Full-duplex, communication mode
• General 10 km distance support for switch to device connection with long-wave GBICs
• Integrated StorageWorks FC-AL Switch Management Utility for SW FC-AL Switch management; compatible with Compaq management utilities CIM, CIM XE and StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC); node management and device management allow custom configuration and SAN management via the management console (SWCC, CIM, CIM XE) or via a telnet interface
• Hot pluggable GBIC ports
• Backward compatible with existing RA4000 controller FW and OS drivers
• Qualified with Tape Controller Models FCTC I, FCTC II and Compaq StorageWorks Modular Data Router and Tape Library Models TL891 and TL895. Enable primary & secondary storage on same SAN
• Qualified with broad industry-standard x86 server’s platforms from Compaq, and other vendors; tight integration in a ProLiant Server environment

• 12 Gb/s switch engine
• 1.0625 Gb/s per port

• Dependent upon the configuration; will support up to 10 km connections, but may be restricted to less than 10 km by total solution
• Multiple simultaneous connections
• Automatic detection of connection points between servers/storage end points

LIP Propagation Policy allows administrators to prevent LIPs generated by initiators to propagate to other ports, thus eliminating the impact of unnecessary LIPs on data flow. When LIP Propagation is prevented the FC-AL Switch will itself provide discovery information needed by the initiator, targets are not disrupted. This policy is implemented on a per port basis.

• Qualified with broad industry-standard x86 server platforms from Compaq, and other vendors; tight integration in a ProLiant Server environment
• ProLiant Server Models — 1850R (New DL 380), 6400R (DL 580), 1600 (ML 370), DL360 and 6500/7500/8500 servers
• X86 Servers from Dell, HP, IBM Models

• Supports existing loop based Host Bus Adapters (HBAs)
  (Driver updates may be required, depending on HBA.)
• Supports existing redundant RA4000 controller
• Compatible with StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switch for connection to a full fabric environment (pending qualification) via an FL-port

• NTÒ 4 (SP6)
• WindowsÒ 2000
• NetWare V5.1, V4.2
• SCO UnixwareÒ 7.1.1
• Linux Red Hat V6.2

• 1U Rack Mountable

• Installation services
• On-site maintenance (includes warranty support)
• Response time upgrades during the warranty period
• Post-warranty coverage
• RAID setup and performance consulting via statement of work

For additional hardware installation and maintenance information, please refer to the URLs listed below:
http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/carepaq/us/install/
http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/carepaq/us/hardware/

• Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4 hours
• Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 9 hours x 5 days to 24 hours x 7 days
• Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years

Sample part numbers:

• FM-**XHW-36, 3 year, uplift to 5 x 9, Next Day Response
• FM-**4HR-36, 3 year, uplift to 5 x 9, 4-hour Response
• FM-**724-36, 3 year, uplift to 7 x 24, 4-hour Response

** represents a two digit product specific code

• HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage.
• HP Care Pack is not available for less than the product’s warranty duration.
• HP Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user customer). Proof of purchase may be required.
• HP Care Pack services are prepaid.

The following brick level options/components do not have individual HP Care Pack services. These items will be included in product HP Care Pack services into which they are installed.

The FC-AL Switch 8 is not cascadable.