VLS 6105
VLS 6109
VLS 6510
VLS 6518
VLS 6840
VLS 6870
Raw Capacity
3TB
6TB
6TB
12TB
12TB
24TB
Maximum Raw
Capacity
6TB
12 TB
12TB
24TB
48TB
96TB
Usable Capacity
2.5TB
4.4 TB
5TB
8.8TB
10TB
17.6TB
Maximum Usable
Capacity
5TB
8.8TB
10TB
17.6TB
40TB
70.4TB
Interface - 2Gb Fibre
Channel Ports
(LC connectors, auto-
negotiating)
Two
Two
Four
Four
Four
Four
Step 9 – Storage Network Switches, Hubs, and Interconnects — Optional
Network Storage
Routers
Network Storage Routers enable multiple host servers to communicate with a SCSI tape device
over a Fibre Channel link.
For configuration details, see the Switches, Hubs, and Interconnects QuickSpecs at:
http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/North_America/10490.html
Fibre Channel
Switches
HP supports three product lines of Fibre Channel switch products that may be used to build SAN
fabrics. Each product line provides certain advantages that apply to specific applications. For
more information on specific switch models and selection, please refer to Part II in the SAN
Design Guidelines referenced on the SAN Infrastructure page:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure/index.html
The B-Series product line includes a wide range of Fibre Channel switches, described as "SAN
switches" and "Core switches." Products in this family include switches from the HP
StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 to the HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64. This product line
includes switches with 8, 16, 32, and 64 ports, including both full-function and entry-level models.
The HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64 includes a pair of independent 64-port switches in a
single chassis with a high level internal redundancy.
The C-Series product line includes the Cisco MDS 9506 and 9509 Multilayer Directors and the
Cisco MDS 9216, 9120, and 9140 Multilayer Fabric Switches. The MDS 9506 is supported with
224 ports, over seven modular chassis consisting of both 16-port and 32-port modules. The MDS
9506 is supported with 128 ports, over four modular chassis consisting of both 16-port and 32-port
modules. The MDS 9216 has a basic configuration with 16 ports. It has an expansion slot that
supports either a 16- or a 32-port card, for 32 or 48 ports in total.
The M-Series Fabric product line includes a wide range of Fibre Channel switches described as
"Directors" and "Edge switches." A partial list of products in this family includes the HP
StorageWorks Director 2/140 and the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32. This product line
includes switches with 16, 24, 32, 64, and 140 ports internal microcode. The HP StorageWorks
Director 2/64 and 2/140 switches have a high level of internal redundancy.
QuickSpecs
HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems
ES/GS Common Options
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