3.5.1 Matrix Server Installation Guide (June 2008)

Chapter 1: Configuration Information 2
Hardware Configuration Limits
The configuration limits for hardware used in a Matrix Server
configuration are as follows.
Supported HBA Drivers
The Host Bus Adapter vendors frequently release HBA drivers for Linux.
PolyServe has chosen to narrow the number of versions that it will
validate with Matrix Server. Other drivers will work, but may not
produce optimal results during failure or failover situations.
PolyServe will continue to evaluate newer drivers with Matrix Server as
they become available from the vendors. Check the PolyServe Hardware
and Software Compatibility Guide for the supported HBA driver versions
before upgrading to a newer driver from your HBA vendor.
NOTE: QLogic and Emulex cards should not be placed in the same fabric
zone unless both HBA manufacturers have approved this
configuration.
Hardware
Configuration Limit
Servers Two to 16 servers.
Network Interface Cards Up to four network interfaces per server.
FibreChannel Host Bus
Adapters
Four FC ports per server can be connected to
the matrix SAN. Other FC ports can be
connected to non-matrix SANs.
FibreChannel Switches
Two levels of cascading switches.
FibreChannel Storage
Subsystems
Up to 508 LUNs.