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Writer: Hilary Stead Project: Compaq StorageWorks SAN Switch 16 Installation and Hardware Guide Comments:
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Chapter
1
Introduction
Compaq StorageWorks SAN Switch 16
The Compaq StorageWorks SAN Switch 16 is a 16-port Fibre Channel switch
that provides a flexible switching platform to meet both low-latency and
high-throughput demands. It consists of a motherboard with connections for
up to 16 Giga Bit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules, one or two power
supplies, a fan assembly, a chassis with an RJ-45 Ethernet connection, and a
front panel display with a keypad. The switch’s management functions let you
control and monitor fabric topology, frame throughput, error statistics, fans,
cooling, media type, port status, and a variety of other information to aid in
system debugging and performance analysis.