User`s guide

Contents
About This Guide
Text Conventions .................................................................................................vii
Symbols in Text ...................................................................................................vii
Symbols on Equipment........................................................................................viii
Rack Stability........................................................................................................ix
Getting Help..........................................................................................................ix
Compaq Technical Support............................................................................. ix
Compaq Website ............................................................................................. x
Compaq Authorized Reseller ........................................................................... x
Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction to the Fibre Channel Storage Switch.................................................1-1
Fibre Channel Switch Features......................................................................1-2
Performance .................................................................................................1-6
Manageability...............................................................................................1-6
Modularity....................................................................................................1-6
Reliability.....................................................................................................1-7
Serviceability................................................................................................1-7
System Components............................................................................................1-8
Switching Function.......................................................................................1-8
Embedded Port .............................................................................................1-8
System Firmware..........................................................................................1-9
Interface Cards ....................................................................................................1-9
Dual Channel G_Port Interface Card...........................................................1-10
Dual Channel FL_Port Interface Card ......................................................... 1-11
SWL Fiber-Optic GBIC Module .................................................................1-11