.Part 1 Architecture HP SAN Design Reference Guide 785351-001

The HP FCoE module and switch product set consists of the following:
• HP c-Class BladeSystem Virtual Connect FCoE capable modules:
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-Port Module for c-Class BladeSystem◦
◦ HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
• HP 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch—Provides a converged fabric solution that supports Ethernet,
native FCoE, and iSCSI protocols that enables connectivity for FCoE or iSCSI storage solutions.
• HP FlexFabric 5900CP-48XG-4QSFP+ Switch—Provides a bridge function from a converged
network to separate Ethernet and FC fabrics, or support end-to-end FCoE when used with
CNAs and FCoE storage targets, and end-to-end FC when used with HBAs and FC storage
targets.
• HP 5900AF-48XG-4QSFP+ Switch—Provides Ethernet and end-to-end FCoE when used with
CNAs and FCoE storage targets.
• HP 5820X-14XG-SFP+ Switch—Provides a bridge function from a converged network to
separate Ethernet and FC fabrics.
• HP B-series and C-series CN switches—Provide a bridge function from converged network to
separate Ethernet and FC fabrics, or support end-to-end FCoE when used with CNAs and
FCoE storage targets.
• HP CN1000E, CN1100E, StoreFabric CN1100R, CN1000Q CNAs, and NC554, NC553, NC551,
534 FlexFabric Adapters—Converge Ethernet and FC technologies in the server over 10-GbE
links to converged network switches.
• 3PAR StoreServ, P9500, and P63xx/P65xx EVA storage systems with FCoE—Provides native
FCoE target connectivity within the storage system.
• HP MPX200 Multifunction Router iSCSI/FCoE—Provides FCoE target functionality when
integrated with P6000/EVA or 3PAR StoreServ Fibre Channel storage systems (for more
information, see the HP MPX200 Multifunction Router User Guide).
HP FCoE converged switch technology
HP FCoE CN switches enable Ethernet and FC to coexist in a fabric and are designed as edge
switches or ToR switches. Edge/ToR switches are typically deployed in redundant pairs installed
at the top of a server rack. By using FCoE CN switches, you reduce the number of required switches
by replacing separate Ethernet and FC switches with a converged edge/ToR switch. From the
edge/ToR switch, ISL connections to the EoR FC and EoR Ethernet/IP switches provide access to
the separate core layers of the FC fabric and Ethernet/IP network.
An FCoE blade that resides in a DC or DC04 SAN Director can also be used to integrate FCoE
solutions with existing or new FC fabrics.
Converged network switch ports
HP FCoE CN switches have multiple types of physical ports:
• 10-GbE ports
• 40-GbE (HP FlexFabric 5900CP, HP 5900AF)
• 4-Gb or 8-Gb FC ports
• Converged ports: 10-GbE, 2-Gb, 4-Gb, or 8Gb FC ports (HP FlexFabric 5900CP)
Converged ports on the HP FlexFabric 5900CP switch can be used for Ethernet/FCoE or FC device
connectivity, including NPV/NPIV. 40GbE ports on the HP FlexFabric 5900CP and HP 5900AF
switches can be used for Ethernet/FCoE connections. Fibre Channel ports on the HP 5820 CN
switch can be used for NPV/NPIV connections.
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