HP 958-000290-000 - Manual (Page 15)

edge switch 2/32 installation guide 1–1
1
Introduction
The HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 provides dynamic switched connections
between Fibre Channel servers and devices in a storage area network (SAN)
environment. SANs introduce the concept of server-to-device networking and
multi-switch fabrics, eliminate requirements for dedicated connections, and enable the
enterprise to become data centric.
A SAN provides speed, high capacity, and flexibility for the enterprise, and is
primarily based upon Fibre Channel architecture. The switch implements Fibre
Channel technology that provides a bandwidth of 2.125 Gbps, redundant switched
data paths, a scalable number of active ports, and long transmission distances (up to 35
km).
This chapter describes the switch and attached HP StorageWorks Ha-Fabric Manager
(HAFM) server. The chapter specifically discusses:
• Switch management, error-detection and reporting features, serviceability
features, zoning, multi-switch fabrics, and specifications.
• The HAFM server and minimum hardware specifications.
• Remote workstation configurations and hardware specifications.
• Maintenance approach.
• Field-replaceable units (FRUs).
• Connectors and indicators.
• Software diagnostic features.
• Tools and test equipment.