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HThe HP 8/20q SAN Switch offers the simplest and most affordable way to share the capacity of Fibre Channel storage devices among

multiple servers. Connect as little as 2 devices or scale up to 20 Fibre Channel devices with a single switch. Mix any combination of

servers, disk storage or backup storage for maximum flexibility and investment protection. The HP 8/20q also supports legacy 4Gb and

2Gb Fibre Channel SAN devices and the ability to interconnect multiple Fibre Channel switches to expand a SAN. The HP 8/20q switch

interoperates with existing Brocade and Cisco switches making the H-Series 8/20q a valuable contributor to any SAN.

The HP 8/20q supports all of the HP Fibre Channel storage arrays and Fibre Channel backup solutions including:

P2000 Series Disk Arrays (MSA family)

P6000 Series Disk Arrays (EVA family)

3PAR Series Disk Arrays

StoreVirtual 4000 Series FC (Lefthand family with Fibre Channel connectivity)

Enterprise Backup Solutions

With the dependency on fewer storage devices in a consolidated SAN and the increasing number of virtualized servers on fewer server

hardware platforms, the need to build redundancy into your SAN is paramount. The 8/20q switches and H-Series Host Bus Adapters can

be configured as redundant fiber channel paths to reduce downtime associated with a single failed Fibre Channel component

HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch

New RoHS compliant HP Multifunction Router

NOTE:

Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive or RoHS is a directive adopted by the European Union that restricts the use of

certain hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment. The ROHS compliant products

with new part numbers listed in this document are functionally equivalent to the corresponding products with old part numbers and are

fully interchangeable.

Key Features and Benefits

Today's performance at affordable prices:

High performance at affordable pricing - The future is within your reach today with state-of-the-art 8 Gbps Fibre Channel

technology offering the bandwidth today that you will need for support of emerging technologies. 8 Gbps speed extends

the useful life of your purchase. Migrate at your own pace.

Enterprise-class functionality - Powerful features such as Adaptive Trunking (optimizes fabric speed), drag-and-drop

zoning, I/O StreamGuard (uninterrupted dataflow), automatic firmware notifications and downloads and non-disruptive

upgrades give you the winning edge and help you get the most out of your SAN.

Integrated end-to-end management - No need to master separate interfaces to control HP switches, HBAs and storage.

Configure and monitor them all from a convenient unified dashboard.

Simplicity at its finest:

Ease of deployment - Setting up your first SAN is now fast, easy and fool-proof. Eliminate the risk of expensive

configuration errors with point-and-click wizards. Ensure full optimization and "best practices" with minimal training and

expertise.

Application-based wizards - Application-based wizard enables your SAN to be quickly and easily provisioned based on

published best practices. Included is a Microsoft Exchange wizard sized for a variety of typical configurations as well as a

QuickSpecs

HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch

Overview

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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Overview HThe HP 8/20q SAN Switch offers the simplest and most affordable way to share the capacity of Fibre Channel storage devices among multiple servers. Connect as little as 2 devices or scale up to 20 Fibre Channel devices with a single switch. Mix any combination of servers, disk storage or backup storage for maximum flexibility and investment protection.
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Overview custom template to create your own for fast deployment of other applications. The 8/20q is included in an aggressively priced bundle - Ordering and deploying your first SAN couldn't be any easier or a better value.
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Models What's new New RoHS HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch NOTE: Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive or RoHS is a directive adopted by the European Union that restricts the use of certain hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment.
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Product Highlights Configuration support The 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch will interoperate with other HP H-series Fibre Channel Switches running the firmware version defined in the SAN Design Guide: http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide The 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch will also interoperate with HP B-series and C-series fabrics using Transparent Routing (TR) technology. For details and supported firmware versions, refer to the SAN Design Guide: http://www.hp.
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Product Highlights Disk Array Support HP P2000 G3 MSA HP MSA2000fc and MSA2000fc G2 HP MSA1000 and MSA1500 (active/active failover only) P6000/EVA, P6300, P6500 HP StoreVirtual 4000 Series with Fibre Channel Connectivity HP EVA4400, EVA6400, EVA8400 HP EVA4100, EVA6100, EVA8100 HP EVA4000, EVA6000, EVA8000 HP P9000/XP, P9500, XP10000, XP20000, XP12000, XP24000 HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Series , F-Class , T-Class, V-Class (P10000) NOTE: SAN Connection Manager software
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Product Highlights Enterprise Backup Support (EBS) QuickTools (included) MSL6000 with LTO4 drives MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 with LTO4 drives EML-e Series with LTO4 drives HP 6000 Virtual Library System HP 9000 Virtual Library System HP 12000 Virtual Library System EVA Gateway On-board graphical user interface that resides on each switch allows administrators to access basic switch element management functionality using the switch's IP address.
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Product Highlights events and alerts that can also be configured and sent to management applications through SNMP. mPort Technology provides users with the flexibility to decide which licensed ports are active (SN6000 or 8/20q with less than 20 enabled device ports) . De-activate one to four of the high-speed stacking ports of the SN6000 and enable the equivalent number of device ports. The administrator decides which ports are active based on their fabric needs.
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information Warranty (1-1-1) Hardware Warranty - One-year on-site warranty, normal business hours, next business day response, installation not included. Software Warranty - HP warrants only that the software media will be free of physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days from delivery.
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information HP Storage Services, the trusted business technology experts who manage your technology in action, because when technology works, business works. http://www.hp.com/services/storage NOTE: Care Pack Services availability may vary by product and country.
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information the configuration of your storage devices and SAN topology. The findings from this process will be compared to HP best practices and industry standards as defined by IT Service Management (ITSM) disciplines. The results of the evaluation will be quickly and efficiently processed into information you can leverage.
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information account manager works closely with your IT staff to understand your goals, document the components of your infrastructure, recommend changes to improve performance and stability, and monitor ongoing operations through HP's industry-leading remote monitoring and support tools. http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA0-1614ENUC.
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Configuration Information Step 1 – Base Configuration Select one: Model Name HP 8/20q 8 port active Fibre Channel Switch HP 8/20q 16 port active Fibre Channel Switch Model Description 20-device port Fibre Channel Switch with 8 active ports, SAN Connection Manager software, country-specific power cord, serial cable, licenses, rack mount kit, and docs. NOTE: Requires optical transceivers listed below.
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Technical Specifications Fibre Channel Standards And Revisions Fibre Channel ports Scalability Certified maximum Interoperability Physical Interface (FC-PI-3, FC-PI-4) Line Services (FC-LS) Framing & Signaling (FC-FS-3) Generic Services (FC-GS-6) Switch Fabric (FC-SW-5), except for enhanced zoning Arbitrated Loop-2 Rev. 7.
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Technical Specifications 2 Gbps: Supported software OM3 fiber: 500 m OM2 fiber: 300 m Distance using short-wave 4Gb optical transceivers at 2Gb and 4Gb connection speed: 4 Gbps: OM3 fiber: 270 m OM2 fiber: 150 m 2 Gbps: OM3 fiber: 500 m OM2 fiber: 300 m Simple name server Hardware based zoning Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) I/O StreamGuard™ Multi-chassis in-order delivery Automatic path selection FDMI support 8 Gbps SFP+ and 4 Gbps SFP optical transc
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QuickSpecs HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Technical Specifications Safety CISPR/EN 55022:1998 + A1:2000 and A2:2003 - Class A (EU) EN 61000-3-2: 2000 + A2: 2005 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 KN22 with RRL notice No. 2005-85 - Class A (Korea) US: UL Listed, UL 60950-1 CANADA, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 - cUL Listed Europe: EN60950-1 CB Scheme-IEC 60950-1 European Union CE German GS Mark through UL/DEMKO DEMKO VCCI-A Russia: GOST R © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.