Leaflet
SN6000 hardware features
• 20 8 Gbps SFP ports (8 Gbps,
4 Gbps, 2 Gbps device speeds)
• 4 10Gb/20Gb stacking ports
(ISLs)
• 20 device ports enabled
• Supports SFP+ optics
• Single- and dual-power-supply
models
• All ports auto-discovering, self-
configuring
• Non-blocking full-bandwidth
architecture
• Supports multi-switch networks
• Front-to-rear cooling
8/20q hardware features
• 20 8 Gbps SFP ports (8 Gbps,
4 Gbps, 2 Gbps device speeds)
• 8 or 16 device ports enabled in
standalone models
• Field license upgrades to 20
ports
• Supports SFP+ optics
• Single integrated power supply
and fan
• All ports auto-discovering, self-
configuring
• Non-blocking full-bandwidth
architecture
• Supports multi-switch networks
• Front-to-rear cooling
Software features
• Simple SAN Connection
Manager (SSCM)
− Install and manage SN6000,
8/20q, HBAs, EVAs, and
MSAs from a single interface
− Transparent Router
• QuickTools embedded GUI
• Adaptive Trunking
• Advanced security features
• I/O StreamGuard (guaranteed
streamed data delivery)
• Non-disruptive firmware
upgrades
Backup SANs utilizing TR
• Cost-effective SAN
infrastructure—spend less on
infrastructure and more on
servers and backup equipment
• No disruption to existing fabric
• Simple installation
and management with
revolutionary Simple SAN
Connection Manager software
• SAN accessed for dedicated
and secure backup
SAN for departmental build-out
• Ability to build and manage
a new department fabric
inexpensively
• Non-disruptive addition of
department fabric
• Seamless connection to core
fabric for data access and
backup
HP StorageWorks H-series Fibre Channel Switches with
Transparent Router
Migrate to the latest technology
• No more “one vendor per
SAN” rule using NPIV and TR
for heterogeneous SAN attach
• Customers keep existing
services running while bringing
their new systems online
• Ability to share resources
across SANs without disruption
improves cost-effectiveness
To learn more, visit www.hp.com/go/8Gb-SSC
www.hp.com/go/sn6000
www.qlogic.com/go/hp
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Primary data center
(Existing HP B-series and C-series fabrics)
Servers
(HBAs)
HP B- or
C-series
fabric
HP EVA
HP MSA
Transparent router to
corporate SAN
HP
H-series
switch(es)
HP MSA
or EVA
Departmental SAN
(New finance SAN)
Primary data center
(Existing HP B-series and C-series fabrics)
Transparent router
to backup SAN
Backup
servers
HP EML
and ESL tape
libraries
Servers
(HBAs)
HP B- or
C-series
fabric
HP EVA
HP MSA
HP
H-series
fabric
Active legacy SAN
Transparent router
to H-series SAN
New HP 8 Gbps SAN
Servers
(HBAs)
Servers
(HBAs)
HP
H-series
switch(es)
HP MSA
or EVA
HP MSA
or EVA
Key: HBA = host bus adapter EVA = enterprise virtual array MSA = modular smart array
HP B- or
C-series
fabric