Specifications

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Sphereon 4700
Fabric Switch
The Sphereon 4700 Fabric Switch operates at 1.0625, 2.1250, or 4.2500
Gbps, provides connectivity through 32 Fibre Channel generic mixed
ports (GX_Ports), and supports FICON, EON architecture, and
HotCAT technology. Figure 1-9 illustrates the switch.
Figure 1-9 Sphereon 4700 Fabric Switch
Switch ports can be configured as:
• F_Ports to provide direct connectivity for switched fabric devices.
• FL_Ports to provide switched arbitrated loop connectivity and
fabric attachment for FC-AL devices. The switch supports:
— Connectivity of public loop devices and private loop devices.
Refer to Public Versus Private Devices for information.
— Configuration of public arbitrated loops and private
arbitrated loops. Refer to Public Versus Private Loops for
information.
• E_Ports to proved ISL connectivity to fabric directors and
switches.
The switch provides a modular design that enables quick removal
and replacement of FRUs, including:
• Redundant power supplies and cooling fans. The switch provides
two power supplies, each with an AC power receptacle and three
cooling fans (six fans total).