64 Service Manual (AA-RS2ED-TE, July 2004)

19Director 2/64 Service Manual

General Information

The HP StorageWorks Director 2/64 provides dynamic switched connections

between Fibre Channel servers and devices in a storage area network (SAN)

environment. SANs introduce the concept of server-to-device networking and

multi-switch fabrics, eliminate requirements for dedicated connections, and

enable the enterprise to become data-centric.

A SAN provides speed, high capacity, and flexibility for the enterprise, and is

primarily based upon Fibre Channel architecture. The Director 2/64 implements

Fibre Channel technology that provides scalable bandwidth (2.125 gigabits per

second), redundant switched data paths, and long transmission distances (up to 35

kilometers with extended reach optical transceivers, or 100 kilometers with

repeaters).

This chapter describes:

■ Director Description, page 20

■ Maintenance Approach, page 21

■ Software Diagnostic Features, page 24

■ Tools and Test Equipment, page 30

■ Additional Information, page 33