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HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem

 
Figure 1 HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module Front Bezel
1. UID Indicator 4. Link Status Indicator
2. Module Health Indicator 5. Port Activity Indicator
3. Port Number and Status Indicator 6. Ports 1-8 (8Gb Fibre Channel)

At A Glance

Performance

  • (8) 2/4/8Gb Auto-negotiating Fibre Channel uplinks connected to external SAN switches
  • (2) Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceivers included with the Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module
  • (16) 1/2/4/8Gb Auto-negotiating Fibre Channel downlink ports provide maximum HBA performance
  • HBA Aggregation on uplinks ports using ANSI T11 standards-based N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) technology
  • Allows up to 255 virtual machines running on the same physical server to access separate storage resources
  • Extremely low latency throughput provides switch-like performance.

Management

  • Storage management is no longer constrained to a single physical HBA on a server blade
  • Managed with the Virtual Connect Ethernet Module
  • Does not add to SAN switch domains or require traditional SAN management
  • Appears as a pass-thru device to the SAN Manager

Virtual server profiles

  • Provisioned storage resource is associated directly to a specific virtual machine - even if the virtual server is re-allocated within the BladeSystem
  • Ability to pre-configure server I/O connections
  • Ability to move, add, or change servers on the fly
  • Once defined, SAN Administrators don't have to be involved in server changes

Options

  • HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
  • HP 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
  • HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
  • Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager

Models
HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem
466482-B21
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Supported Products

Compatibility  
HP BladeSystem ProLiant and Integrity Servers

HP ProLiant and Integrity Servers:

Compatible with current releases of HP ProLiant and HP Integrity c-class Blade Servers supporting the QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA and QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA or Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb HBA and LPe1205 8Gb HBA for HP c-Class BladeSystem

For the latest additional information on required firmware versions and to download firmware upgrades, see the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystemupdates

HP ProLiant BL c-Class
Server Blade Enclosures

The HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 Enclosures have been designed up front with the Virtual Connect Architecture in mind incorporating the HP Onboard Administrator, ILO Management, and HP Management tools inside the Virtual Connect framework.

For the latest additional information on required firmware versions and to download firmware upgrades, see the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystemupdates


Supported Configurations
 
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure - Rear View
1. Upper Fan System 5. Interconnect Bays 7 / 8
2. Interconnect Bays 1 /2 6. On Board Administrator
3. Interconnect Bays 3 / 4 7. Lower Fan System
4. Interconnect Bays 5 / 6 8. Rear Redundant Power Complex
 
 
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Front View
1. Device Bays 1 thru 8 4. Insight Display
2. Enclosure DVD Drive 5. Active Onboard Administrator
3. Standby Onboard Administrator (reserved for Future)    
 
 
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Rear View
1. Local KVM interface (reserved for future) 7. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port
2. Interconnect Bay 1 8. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port 2 (reserved for future)
3. Active Cool Fans 9. Power Supplies
4. Interconnect Bay 2 10. Interconnect Bay 4
5. Enclosure Up-link and Service Port 11. Interconnect Bay 3
6. Enclosure Down-link    

Mezzanines
Port Mapping

Port mapping differs slightly between full height and half height server blades due to the support for additional Mezzanine cards on the full height version.
HP has simplified the processes of mapping Mezzanine ports to switch ports by providing intelligent management tools via the Onboard Administrator and HP Insight Manager Software. The Onboard Administrator Guide, Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide provides detailed information on port mapping.

c7000 Half Height Server Blade
c7000 Full Height Sever Blade
c3000 Half Height Server Blade
c3000 Full Height Sever Blade

The following are supported configurations for the HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module. Please note that other interconnect options can be installed in the enclosure, but they do not inherit the benefits of Virtual Connect. Switches and Pass-Thru modules will operate per their default configurations. Any moves, adds, or changes to servers which are connected to non-Virtual Connect modules will require reconfiguration on the LAN and/or SAN. The Virtual Connect Manager will only manage Virtual Connect Modules.

The HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module requires a Virtual Connect Ethernet Module installed in the system for management and administration. The HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module requires Virtual Connect Manager Firmware version 2.10 or higher. Following are more details:
FW Upgrade FC Module Reboot
VC 1.32 > VC 2.00 Required
VC 1.32 > VC1.34 Required
VC 1.34 > VC2.00 Not Required, same FC FW

 
HP Virtual Connect FW Package HP 8Gb 24 Port Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module (P/N 466482-B21) HP Virtual Connect 4Gb Fibre Channel Module (P/N 409513-B22)
VC 1.34 Not Supported VCM 1.34
VC-FC 1.30
VC 2.01 Not Supported VCM 2.01
VC-FC 1.30
VC 2.10 (4Gb Edition) Not Supported VCM 2.10
VC-FC 1.32
VC 2.10 (8Gb Edition) VCM 2.10 Not Supported
VC-FC2 1.00
 
FW Upgrade FC Module Reboot
VC 1.34 > VC 2.01 Not Required
VC 1.34 > VC 2.10 (4Gb Edition) Not Required
VC 1.34 > VC 2.10 (8Gb Edition) Not Supported
VC 2.01 > VC 2.10 (4Gb Edition) Not Required
VC 2.01 > VC 2.10 (8Gb Edition) Not supported

HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
NOTE: The following tables show a number of typical, supported configurations for an HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure.
     
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty
[Bay 5] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty
[Bay 2] Empty
[Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 8] Other/empty
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty
[Bay 5] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 8] Other/empty
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 8] Other/empty
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty
[Bay 5] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 8] Empty
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 8] Empty
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 5] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty
[Bay 2] Empty
[Bay 4] Empty
[Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 8] Other/empty
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 5] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-FC
[Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 8] Other/empty
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-FC
[Bay 7] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 6] VC-FC
[Bay 8] Empty
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet*
[Bay 3] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-FC
[Bay 7] VC-FC
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 6] VC-FC
[Bay 8] VC-FC
* This configuration is only applicable for enclosures with full-height servers.
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 5] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-FC
[Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 8] Empty
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 5] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] VC-Enet
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-FC
[Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 8] VC-Enet
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty
[Bay 5] VC-FC
[Bay 7] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 6] VC-FC
[Bay 8] Empty
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 5] VC-FC
[Bay 7] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-FC
[Bay 6] VC-FC
[Bay 8] Empty
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] VC-Enet
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 8] VC-Enet

HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure
NOTE: The following tables show a number of typical, supported configurations for an HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure.
     
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] Empty
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-Enet
   
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-FC

Stacking Configuration Stacking is only supported on Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules. The Virtual Connect Fibre Channel modules are managed via the Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules. The Virtual Connect firmware is dynamically mirrored between modules so all configuration data is updated simultaneously in a stack. Fibre Channel data packets are not transmitted between modules in a stacked configuration.
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Service and Support, HP Care Pack and Warranty Information

Service and Support

This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of HP Authorized Channel Partners. Hardware diagnostic support and repair is available for three years from date of purchase. Support for software and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase. Additional support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements.

NOTE: Server Blade Interconnect Limited Warranty includes 1 year Parts, 1 year Labor, 1-year on-site support. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

HP services provide total care and support expertise with committed response designed to meet your IT and business needs.


To fully capitalize on your HP BladeSystem servers' capabilities requires a service partner who thoroughly understands your server technology and systems environment. HP Services, an industry leader in provision of multi vender support solutions provides a range of support services designed to meet the varying needs of business. Whether an SMB or large global corporation HP has a HP BadeSystem server support offer to help you speedily deploy and maximize system uptime.

Recommended Service
- simplify ProLiant solution implementation, maintenance, and management.

  • Support - 3-Year, 24x7, Same Business Day, 4-Hour response coverage
  • Deployment Service - Installation and Start Up for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure

Enhanced Service - optimize service level to increase IT performance and availability.

  • Support -1-Year HP Proactive BladeSystem Service
  • Deployment Service - Enhanced Network Installation and Start-up for HP BladeSystem Switches

Installation & Start-Up service for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure plus HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Start-UP as per the Customer Description and/or Data Sheet. To be delivered on a scheduled basis 8am-5pm, M-F, excluding HP holidays.

For a complete listing of service offerings and information visit:
http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices

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Related Options

Optional Network
Cabling
Hardware  
8Gb Optical Transceivers (SFPs) Short Wave  
HP 8Gb SW B-series FC SFP+ AJ716A
Long Wave  
HP 8Gb Long Wave B-series 10km FC SFP+ 1 Pack AJ717A
4Gb Optical Transceivers (SFPs) Short Wave  
HP 4Gb SW B-series FC SFP AJ715A
Long Wave  
HP 4Gb LW B-series 35km FC SFP 1 Pack AN211A

Optical cables

LC-LC for between 4/8 Gb and 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel devices  
.5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ833A
1 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ834A
2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ835A
5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ836A
15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ837A
30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ838A
50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable AJ839A
LC-LC for between 2/4Gb and 2/4Gb Fibre Channel devices  
2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B21
5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B22
15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B23
30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B26
50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B27
LC-SC for between a 1Gb and 2/4Gb Fibre Channel devices  
2 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B21
5 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B22
15 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B23
30 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B26
50 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B27

Service and Support Offerings NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below for ProLiant BL c-Class server blades, cover the server blade and all HP branded hardware options qualified for the server, purchased at the same time or afterwards, internal to the server.  
Hardware Services On-site Service  
4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE458E
4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE459E
6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE460E
Support Plus 24  
Onsite HW support 24x7, 4hr response and Microsoft O/S SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 24x7 2hr response time incl. HP holidays, Electronic UE473E
NOTE: HP Care Pack services for the c7000 and c3000 Enclosure cover the enclosure, power supplies and fans. HP qualified rack options are covered by these services when installed within the same rack. HP supported c-Class enclosure devices including pass thru, Ethernet interconnect and virtual connect modules are also covered by the c7000 and c3000 enclosure Care Pack services.  
NOTE: SAN/Fabric switches for the HP c-Class BladeSystem are not covered under the c7000 and c3000 enclosure Care Packs, SAN/Fabric switches carry separate Care Packs. SAN/Fabric Switch Care Pack service level support should always be uplifted to match existing storage or server service level.  
Hardware Services On-site Service  
Next Business Day On-site Service, 5-Day x 9-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic
NOTE: Uplifts the Ethernet devices to the same level of service as the c-class enclosure.
UE477E
4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE478E
4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE479E
6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE480E
Installation & Start-up Services  
Hp BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure Installation and Startup Service, Electronic UE602E
HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Startup Service, Electronic UE603E
ProLiant BL c-Class Blade Server Hardware Installation, Electronic UE493E
ProLiant BL c-Class Enclosure and Server Blade Hardware Installation, Electronic UE494E
NOTE: For more information, customer/resellers can contact: http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices  
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Technical Specifications

Shipping Dimensions Length 352.55mm (13.88 in)  
Width 270.00mm (10.63 in)  
Height 120.65mm (4.75 in)  

Shipping Weight

2.0Kg (4.4lbs)  
Product Specifications Hardware Performance 8 Gb/sec line speed, full duplex
Maximum frame size 2148 bytes (2112 byte payload)

Bandwidth

424 MB, Full Duplex @ 2-Gbps
852 MB, Full Duplex @ 4-Gbps
1704 MB, Full Duplex @ 8-Gbps

Aggregate Bandwidth

Up to 384 Gbps (24 ports x 8 Gbps x 2 for full duplex)
Fabric Latency (intra-switch) 700 nSec. Latency increases as input port speed is lower than the output port speed.
Number of Fibre Channel Ports 8 external 2/4/8-Gbps ports
16 internal 1/2/4/8-Gbps ports
External Port Type Configured as Node port s (N_Port),
2Gb, 4Gb or 8Gb auto- negotiating SFP ports
Internal Port Type Configured as Fabric Node port (N_Port),
1Gb,2Gb, 4Gb or 8Gb auto- negotiating
Classes of Service Class 2 and Class 3 Fibre Channel services
Scalability Does not contribute to the total switch limit. See the SAN Design Guide for latest supported configurations.
Buffer Credits 8 buffer credits per port, ASIC embedded memory
Connectors and Cabling SFP+ optical hot-pluggable transceiver with LC connector
Indicators Module locator (UID)
Module status
Link and Activity
Port Configuration Status
Dimensions Length 10.5in (267.7mm)
Width 7.5 in (92.79mm)
Height 1.1 in (27.94mm)
Weight 1.27Kg (2.8 Lbs)  
Environmental Ranges Specification 10C to 35C (50F to 95F)
Temperature Range  
Operating 10C to 35C (50F to 95F)
Shipping -40C to 60C (-40F to 140F)
Storage -20°C to 60°C (-4F to 140°F)
Maximum wet bulb temperature 30C (80F)
Relative humidity (noncondensing)**  
Operating 10% to 90%
Shipping 10% to 90%
Storage 10% to 95%
Specification 10C to 35C (50F to 95F)
Power Specification 12V @ 3A (36 W)  

Product Specifications Software Industry Standard NPIV Support The Virtual Connect Fibre Channel module works by aggregating multiple FC HBA ports over a single N-port uplink through the use of N_port_ID virtualization (NPIV). NPIV allows multiple distinguishable identities (multiple port WWNs and port IDs) over a single N-port connection. Most Fibre Channel SAN switch vendors have support for NPIV in their latest firmware release. By conforming to the NPIV standard, SAN equipment interoperability simplified. The Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module Provides basic 4:1, 8:1, or 16:1 NPIV Fibre Channel concentration.
Data Center Connectivity Each Virtual Connect Fibre Channel module supports up to 8 SAN fabrics and is typically connected to a Fibre Channel switch that has been configured to run in NPIV mode. The 8 uplink ports are speed selectable from 2, 4 or 8Gb/s.

The setup wizard allows SAN administrators to name the fabric that servers will connect into and set the oversubscription rate. Fibre Channel boot parameters and WWN administration are configurable options that can be integrated into server profiles.

In an NPIV environment, there is an initial brief login function between the Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module and the data center switch. Once completed, all HBA connections appear as though they are directly connected between the server and the SAN switch. The Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module appears as a pass-thru device to the SAN, yet cables are reduced as high as 16:1.
Management Features

An HP Virtual Connect Ethernet Module must be present in order to configure the VC FC Modules. This provides a complete Virtual Connect Environment for the server connections.

Simple and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) for defining, configuring, and managing all elements of the Virtual Connect Domain.

Setup Wizards for initial domain installation and configuration and network and SAN configuration.

Comprehensive administration, definition, and management of Ethernet Networks, Shared Uplink Sets using VLANS, SAN Fabric management, and Server Profiles

Domain Management of user accounts, enclosure, Virtual Connect domain settings, and firmware updates

The location and status of Virtual Connect Modules in the HP c-Class Enclosure and Onboard Administrator can be viewed from the Hardware Status page. Including at-a-glance detailed information of the hardware elements via mouse-over pop-up windows.

WWN Address Administration allows local administration of predefined WWN addresses ranges to allow pre-provisioning of SAN volumes.

VC manager runs as a high-availability pair when HP VC-Ethernet Modules are installed in adjacent bays. All configuration data is stored in flash memory and checkpointed to the standby module. Configurations can also be backed up to a workstation via the GUI.


Management and Standards Support Standards ANCI T11 N_Port ID Virtualization
FC-PH Rev. 4.3
FC-PH-2
FC-PH-3
FC-AL Rev 4.6
FC-AL-2 Rev 7.0
FC-FLA
FC-GS
FC-GS-2
FC-GS-3
FC-FG
FC-VI
FC Element MIB RFC 2837
Fibre Alliance MIB Version 4.0

Safety and
Compliance
Safety Certifications UL/CUL Recognition to UL/CSA 60950-1
TUV to EN 60950-1
CB report and certificate to IEC 60950-1 with all country deviations
CE Marking

Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications FCC Part 15 Class A FCC Part 15 Class A
EN 55022 Class A (CISPR22 Class A)
VCCI Class A
AS/NZS 3548 Class A or AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A
MIC Class A
CE Marking

Environment-friendly
Products and Approach
End-of-life Management and Recycling

Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling programs in many geographic areas. For trade-in information, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green. To recycle your product, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your nearest HP sales office. Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner.

The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett Packard web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment.


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