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Disk Array Support

HP P2000 G3 MSA
HP MSA2000fc and MSA2000fc G2
HP MSA1000 and MSA1500 (active/active failover only)
P6000/EVA, P6300, P6500
HP StoreVirtual 4000 Series with Fibre Channel Connectivity
HP EVA4400, EVA6400, EVA8400
HP EVA4100, EVA6100, EVA8100
HP EVA4000, EVA6000, EVA8000
HP P9000/XP, P9500, XP10000, XP20000, XP12000, XP24000
HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Series , F-Class , T-Class, V-Class (P10000)

NOTE: 

SAN Connection Manager software integration and array provisioning are available with P6000/EVA

and P2000/MSA. All other supported storage devices provide hardware connect support to the switch/HBA.
Refer to SPOCK (

http://www.hp.com/storage/spock

) for the most recent interoperability support matrix

Server Support

HP ProLiant ML, DL series servers
HP Integrity servers
HP BladeSystem c-Class ProLiant server blades
HP BladeSystem c-Class Integrity server blades

H-series Solutions

The following HP products combine with HP H-series switches to provide unique, and comprehensive end-
to-end solutions that are powerfully simple to manage.

HP BladeSystem c-Class chassis
HP Virtual Connect Fibre Channel module for the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure
HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM)
HP SAN Connection Manager (SCM)
HP Enterprise Virtual Array (P6000/EVA), or Modular Storage Array (P2000/MSA)
HP Command View EVA Software & HP P6000 Command View Software
HP Continuous Access EVA Software
HP P6000 Continuous Access Software
HP FC HBAs for the HP BladesySystem c-Class Enclosure
HP H-series Fibre Channel switches (SN6000 and 8/20q)
HP MPX200 Multifunction Router (H-series switches and FCIP gateway for remote replication)

Operating System Support

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 Hyper-V
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003
VMware ESX v3.5 U1 and v3.5 U2, 4.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4.5, 4.6, 5, 5.1, 5.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 9 SP3 and SP4, 10 SP1 and SP2
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31

For support details, see the SAN Design Guide: 

http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide

QuickSpecs

HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch

Product Highlights

DA - 12909   North America — Version 21 — May 9, 2014

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Page 1: ...f certain hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment The ROHS compliant products with new part numbers listed in this document are functionally equivalent to the corresponding products with old part numbers and are fully interchangeable Key Features and Benefits Today s performance at affordable prices High performance at affordable pricing The f...

Page 2: ...ds involve email database scalability server storage consolidation or automated backup disaster recovery an HP 8 20q Fibre Channel Switch can provide accelerated ROI for your company Interoperability with HP B series and C series fabrics using new Transparent Routing TR feature enables low cost SAN expansion with simplification of management at remote sites Gain operationally efficiencies with uni...

Page 3: ...rt numbers listed in this document are functionally equivalent to the corresponding products with old part numbers and are fully interchangeable HP 8 20q Fibre Channel Switch HP 8 20q Fibre Channel Switch 8 switch ports active AQ233B HP 8 20q Fibre Channel Switch 16 switch ports active AK242B HP 8 20q 4 port Upgrade LTU T5463A 0D1 may appear after this part number on your sales order when factory ...

Page 4: ...ADIUS Authentication Connection security SSH CLI SSL EFS and SMI S Device security FC SP DH CHAP FC GS 4 CT Authentication Manageability SAN Connection Manager SCM included QuickTools Included Command Line Interface Included Enterprise Fabric Management Suite EFMS HP Systems Insight Manager SMI S v1 1 provider GS 4 Management Server including FDMI SNMP FTP TFTP RADIUS Scalability All topologies su...

Page 5: ...s that are powerfully simple to manage HP BladeSystem c Class chassis HP Virtual Connect Fibre Channel module for the HP BladeSystem c Class enclosure HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager VCEM HP SAN Connection Manager SCM HP Enterprise Virtual Array P6000 EVA or Modular Storage Array P2000 MSA HP Command View EVA Software HP P6000 Command View Software HP Continuous Access EVA Software HP P6000 ...

Page 6: ...through a simple and easy to use interface allowing the user to quickly configure ports to support situations when long distance communication is required Fabric Tracker allows the user to view two saved configurations and compare the differences Periodically take a snap shot of the fabric configuration to see what has changed from yesterday a week ago a month ago or from the day of installation F...

Page 7: ...te provides insight about the fabric and assists with troubleshooting congestion FC Trace Route traces the route through the Fibre Channel network and displays path information between a source and destination device in order to determine the path of communication between the two devices Knowing this aids the administrator in making decisions about fabric performance and problem resolution FC Ping...

Page 8: ...ctively guard against unplanned downtime Extending warranties with HP Care Pack Services For cost effective upgrading or extending your standard warranty HP Care Pack Services offer a suite of standard reactive hardware and software support services that are sold separately or combined as with our Support Plus and Support Plus 24 services The portfolio also provides a combination of proactive and ...

Page 9: ... comprehensive optimal SAN connectivity tailored to your specific environment Ensures optimal SAN connectivity tailored to your specific environment Allows your IT resources to stay focused on their core tasks and priorities Reduces implementation time impact and risk to your storage environment Helps ensure a successful implementation for complex deployments by providing HP project management htt...

Page 10: ... gives you direct access to our technical expertise as issues arise Improve IT staff skills increase SAN productivity Proactive 24 Service for SANs can help you Enhance the skills and efficiency of your IT staff through knowledge transfer shared best practices in storage management and hands on assistance Improve SAN availability through access to a wide range of proactive and reactive services Bo...

Page 11: ...t for your HP storage solution HP offers a variety of training courses on storage software networking archiving and disk storage systems Our classes are available in many delivery modalities from traditional instructor led courses at one of our 80 training centers worldwide to on site training customized to your needs or online www hp com learn storage HP Services Awards HP Services continues to b...

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Page 13: ...c1 using Transparent Router feature HP C series fabric1 using Transparent Router feature 1 Refer to the SPOCK data base for supported B series and C series switches http www hp com storage spock Performance 8 Gbit sec line speed full duplex Switch core Non blocking Form Factor 1U Fabric latency 0 2µ sec cut through routing Maximum frame size 2148 bytes 2112 byte payload Classes of service Class 2 ...

Page 14: ... compliant Dimensions Width 17 in 43 2 cm Height 1 7 in 4 32 cm Depth 18 75 in 47 6 cm Weight 14 lb 6 4 kg Environment Temperature Operating 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Non operating 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C Humidity Operating 15 to 80 non condensing at 104 F 40 C Non operating 5 to 90 non condensing at 149 F 65 C Altitude Operating 0 to 10 000 ft Non Operating 0 to 50 000 ft Shock Operating 4 G 11 ms 20 ...

Page 15: ...pyright 2014 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissi...

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