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Appendix

Server Configuration

Intel Server

Processor type and speed

intel Stoakley Dual Processor (X5355) 2.66Ghz — Quad Core

Memory

4GB raM

OS type

Windows Server

®

2003 enterprise edition SP1

Version

5.x.xx.xx Service Pack 1

FC adapter hardware

FC Adapters

QLogic

QLe2462

QLogic

QLe2562

FC adapter Configuration

QLogic FC Adapter

8Gb QLogic driver

StOr miniport

8Gb driver version

9.1.5.15

4Gb QLogic driver

StOr miniport

4Gb driver version

9.1.5.15

external Storage Configuration

Storage

Solid state disk

texas Memory System ramSan solid state disk

LUNs

16

FC Switch hardware

Switch

8Gb switch

QLogic 5802V

4Gb switch

QLogic 5602Q

QLogic 2500 Series 8Gb FC adapter Features, Functions, and Benefits

Higher Performance

Feature

Function

Benefit

8Gbps FC data rate

Offers up to 1600MBps at full duplex/

port

increases throughput to support high bandwidth applications

(video, streaming, voice, and broadcast)

200,000 iOPS per port

Delivers the highest i/O transfer rates

improves performance and response time for read and write

transfers

PCi express 2.0 (x4 and x8)

host bus interface

PCi express 2.0 enables maximum

throughput of up to 4GBps (x4 Gen2)

improves server scalability and performance

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