HP C-CLASS BLADESYSTEM 409513-B21 manual

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  • Page 1

    Simplify and make your data center change-ready. The HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for the c-Class BladeSystem is the simplest, most flexible connection to your SAN fabrics. The HP 4Gb VC-FC Module is a new class of blade interconnect that simplifies server connections by cleanly separating the server enclosure from SAN, simplifies SA[...]

  • Page 2

    (4) Fibre Channel SFP's included with the Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module QuickSpecs HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c- Class BladeSystem Overview DA - 12673 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 5 — 10-1-2007 Page 2[...]

  • Page 3

    Compatibility HP ProLiant Servers All HP ProLiant BladeSystem c-Class Server Blades with latest ROM updates Supports all Server NIC's including LOM and Mezzanine card options Virtual Connect requires the following minimum firmware levels: BL460c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.05.01 or later BL480c BIOS-System ROM version 2007.05.01 or later BL[...]

  • Page 4

    HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Front View 1. Device Bays 1 thru 8 4. Insight Display 2. Enclosure DVD Drive 5. Active Onboard Administrator 3. Standby Onboard Administrator (reserved for Future) HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Rear View 1. Local KVM interface (reserved for future) 7. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port 2. Interconnect Bay 1 8. iLO/On[...]

  • Page 5

    Mezzanines Port Mapping Port mapping differs slightly between full height and half height server blades due to the support for additional Mezzanine cards on the full height version. HP has simplified the processes of mapping Mezzanine ports to switch ports by providing intelligent management tools via the Onboard Administrator and HP Insight Manage[...]

  • Page 6

    [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 2] Empty [Bay 4] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 5] Other/em[...]

  • Page 7

    [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 7] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-FC [Bay 6] VC-Enet [Bay 8] VC-Enet [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 5] VC-FC [Bay 7] Empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] Other/empty [Bay 6] VC-FC [Bay 8] Empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 5] VC-FC [Bay 7] Empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-FC [Bay 6] VC[...]

  • Page 8

    Service and Support This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of HP Authorized Channel Partners. Hardware diagnostic support and repair is available for three years from date of purchase. Support for software and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase. Additional [...]

  • Page 9

    Optional Network Cabling Hardware 4Gb Optical Transceivers (SFPs) Short Wave 4Gb - 150m A7446B Long Wave - 10 km AE493A Optical cables LC-LC for between 2/4Gb and 2/4Gb Fibre Channel devices 2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B21 5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B22 15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B23 30[...]

  • Page 10

    Hp BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure Installation and Startup Service, Electronic UE602E HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Startup Service, Electronic UE603E ProLiant BL c-Class Blade Server Hardware Installation, Electronic UE493E ProLiant BL c-Class Enclosure and Server Blade Hardware Installation, Electronic UE494E NOTE: For more[...]

  • Page 11

    Shipping Dimensions Length 352.55mm (13.88 in) Width 270.00mm (10.63 in) Height 120.65mm (4.75 in) Shipping Weight 2.0Kg (4.4lbs) Product Specifications Hardware Performance Up to 800 MBps throughput per port Maximum frame size 2148 bytes (2112 byte payload) Bandwidth 106 MB, Full Duplex @ 1-Gbps 212 MB, Full Duplex @ 2-Gbps 426 MB, Full Duplex @ 4[...]

  • Page 12

    Product Specifications Software Industry Standard NPIV Support The Virtual Connect Fibre Channel module works by aggregating multiple FC HBA ports over a single N-port uplink through the use of N_port_ID virtualization (NPIV). NPIV allows multiple distinguishable identities (multiple port WWNs and port IDs) over a single N-port connection. Most Fib[...]

  • Page 13

    Management and Standards Support Standards ANCI T11 N_Port ID Virtualization FC-PH Rev. 4.3 FC-PH-2 FC-PH-3 FC-AL Rev 4.6 FC-AL-2 Rev 7.0 FC-FLA FC-GS FC-GS-2 FC-GS-3 FC-FG FC-VI FC Element MIB RFC 2837 Fibre Alliance MIB Version 4.0 Safety and Compliance Safety Certifications UL/CUL Recognition to UL/CSA 60950-1 TUV to EN 60950-1 CB report and cer[...]