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The gateway has up to four ultra SCSI channels and up to two SAN interfaces,
each configured using plug-in adapters. These interfaces, used for host or device
point-to-point and loop connections, create powerful SAN solutions.
The SAN Data Gateway data mover option enables server-free backup capabilities.
SAN Data Gateways can move data directly between attached storage devices
regardless of storage type. Data mover frees up system resources and substantially
increases the speed of tape backup and restore operations.
Tape library
Many tape libraries can be used in a SAN configuration. Refer to the
http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/serverproven/index.html Web page for
compatibility with your hardware.
Hard disk drive enclosure
IBM FAStT EXP500 features include:
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Full Fibre Channel support
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Support for up to 10 high-speed Fibre Channel connections
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Fully redundant base unit
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Hot-plug redundant power supplies and fans
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Support for converged carrier HDDs
IBM Hot-Swap HDD features include:
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9.1 GB and 18.2 GB slim, 10k-3 rpm
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36.4 GB half-high, 10k-3 rpm
Software programs overview
This section provides an overview of the programs that comprise the IBM SAN
solutions. New components are frequently added from the IBM portfolio or from
third-party vendors.
The following software components are discussed in this section:
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IBM FAStT Storage Manager software
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Fibre Channel switch utility program
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Fibre Channel SAN router utility program
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Storage management program
Note: Refer to the product documentation to resolve any product-specific
questions.
IBM FAStT Storage Manager software
IBM FAStT Storage Manager 7.x is a Java-based tool that simplifies the
management of the IBM Fibre Array Storage Technology (FAStT)500 RAID
Controller Enclosure Unit. This software provides an interface for storage
management based on information supplied by the storage subsystem controllers.
Storage Manager 7.x contains the following software components:
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Client software
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IBM Fibre Channel: Basic SAN Configuration Setup Guide