Accusys ExaSAN SW16 - Manual (Page 13)

1. Introduction
User Guide Page 1-3
1.1.2 What is the ExaSAN Switch SW16
The ExaSAN SW16 is PCIe 2.0 SAN switch in a 1U rackmount enclosure employing the
latest PCIe2.0 technology with support for 12 PCIe clients and 4 PCIe RAID storages. The
total bandwidth of SW16 is up to 80 Gb/s.
Your ExaSAN SW16 switch package consists of the components listed below.
1. ExaSAN SW16 PCIe 2.0 switch, see Section 1.1.3.1.
2. Ethernet cable, ExaSAN DVD, screws for rack mount, rack mounting brackets and
Power cord.
3. QSFP-PCIe 2.0 Host Bus Adapter, compatible with PCIe 2.0 and 1.1 slots on the host
server, see Section 1.1.3.3
4. QSFP-PCIe 2.0 2M copper cable for connecting the HBA installed in the host to the
RAID. Additional cables are optional, see Section 1.1.3.4
Note that item 1 and 2 are Accusys-supplied equipment as part of the SW16 package.
Item 3, item 4, the host server, ExaSAN RAID systems and HDD need to be purchased
separately. Please contact your System Integrator/Value Added Reseller if you need
assistance in purchasing these components.
1.1.3 ExaSAN SAN environment Components and Accessories
This section provides detailed description of each system component and accessory
included in the ExaSAN SAN environment.
1.1.3.1 ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 SAN switch – SW16
The SW16 is a rack-mount PCIe 2.0 switch supporting up to 12 clients and 4 PCIe RAID
storages.
Figure 3: SW16 Front view
1.1.3.2 ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 Storages
To setup an ExaSAN SAN environment, users need an ExaSAN switch, ExaSAN storages,
cables, HBAs, and SAN software
Note:
The hard drives installed in A12S2-PS or B08S2-PS should be
purchased separately. Please contact your System
Integrator/Value Added Reseller if you need assistance in
purchasing these components.