IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb SAN Scalable Switches
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mode utilizes N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) switch standards to present physical and virtual servers
directly to the core of SAN fabrics. This makes it transparent to the SAN fabric, greatly reducing
management of the network edge. The IBM SAN Scalable Switch in Access Gateway mode can
connect servers to NPIV-enabled SAN fabrics, including IBM, Brocade B-Series, other vendor
Brocade SAN fabrics, or Cisco SAN fabrics.
Maximizing investments
To help optimize technology investments, IBM offers a single point of serviceability backed by
industry-renowned education, support, and training. In addition, the IBM 16/8 Gbps SAN Scalable
Switch is in the ServerProven® program, ensuring compatibility among a variety of IBM and partner
products. IBM recognizes that customers deserve the most innovative, expert integrated systems
solutions.
Features and specifications
The FC5022 16 Gb Switches have the following features and specifications:
Internal ports
28 internal full-duplex 16/8 Gb FC ports
Internal ports operate as F_ports (fabric ports) in native mode or in access gateway mode
Two internal full-duplex 1 GbE ports connected to the chassis management module
Support for the 2-port and 4-port FC adapter cards
External ports
20 external ports for 16 Gb SFP+ or 8 Gb SFP+ transceivers supporting 4 Gb, 8 Gb, and 16 Gb
port speeds (supported SFP+ modules are listed in Table 2). Ports are activated with the Dynamic
Ports on Demand feature.
External ports can operate as F_ports (fabric ports) or E_ports (expansion ports) in native mode
or as N_ports NPIV (node ports) in Access Gateway mode
One external 1 GbE port (1000BASE-T) with RJ-45 connector for switch configuration and
management
One RS-232 serial port (mini-USB connector) that provides an additional means to configure the
switch module
Access Gateway mode (N_Port ID Virtualization - NPIV) support
Power-on self-test diagnostics and status reporting
Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking (licensable or included with the 24-port ESB model), which allows up
to eight ports (at 16, 8, or 4 Gbps speeds) to combine to form a single, logical ISL with a speed of up
to 128 Gbps (256 Gbps full duplex) for optimal bandwidth utilization, automatic path failover, and load
balancing
Fabric OS (FOS) version 7.0.x or higher, which delivers distributed intelligence throughout the
network and enables a wide range of value-added applications, such as Advanced Web Tools and
Advanced Fabric Services (on certain models)
Supports up to 768 Gbps I/O bandwidth
420 million frames switch per second, 0.7 microseconds latency
8192 buffers for up to 3750 km extended distance at 4 Gbps FC (Extended Fabrics license required)
In-flight 64 Gbps FC compression and decompression support on up to two external ports (no license
required)
