Accusys ExaSAN SWF16 - Manual (Page 13)

1. Introduction
User Guide Page 1-3
1.1.2 What is the ExaSAN Switch SWF16
The ExaSAN SWF16 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 SWF16 is up to 80 Gb/s.
Your ExaSAN SWF16 switch package consists of the components listed below.
1. ExaSAN SWF16 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 SWF16 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 – SWF16
The SWF16 is a rack-mount PCIe 2.0 switch supporting up to 12 clients and 4 PCIe RAID
storages.
Figure 3: SWF16 Front view
The switch includes a chassis, main controller, MDC package and two 8GB SLC SSD
mirrored for Metadata.
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