Datasheet

Many disk subsystems, including
IBM TotalStorage DS4000 series, are
capable of copying data to a remote
location. The data path for the remote
copy operation is represented by the
red links in the diagram.
Two SAN32M-2 Express Model
switches can be connected over metro
distances (up to 10km) using longwave
SFP optical transceivers. Longer dis-
tances can be supported with SAN
routers which transmit Fibre Channel
Protocol (FCP) over Internet Protocol
(IP) networks.
SAN32M-2 Express Model switches
can also be used to connect two loca-
tions to enable remote data backup. An
Information Lifecycle Management (ILM)
application such as IBM Tivoli Storage
Manager (TSM) which runs on a server
in the production site can write data to
a tape system at a remote location. The
same distance capabilities are available
as for the business continuity solution
described above.
First time SAN user characteristics
Easy to install and maintain
The SAN32M-2 Express Model includes
capabilities designed to make it easy to
install and easy to maintain for system
administrators who have minimal expe-
rience with SAN components. EFCM
Basic provides intuitive graphic switch
management capabilities. Installation
and backup/restore wizards are
included for novice users which are
designed to help guide them through
switch setup and operation.
EFMC Basic (formerly SANpilot) is
designed for first-time SAN users with
minimum SAN expertise. EFCM Basic
can help simplify monitoring and config-
uration management. Functions include
Web browser access, fabric and switch
configuration management, port activity
monitoring and reset, firmware updat-
ing, event logging, diagnostics and
online help. Whether you have a single