32 Installation Guide (AA-RVULC-TE, January 2005)

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SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N models

The following lists HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N models.

• HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V and 2/16V include a Two-domain Fabric License.

Integrates Zoning and Advanced Web Tools as standard software components.

• HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16N Full Fabric includes a Full-fabric License. Integrates

Zoning and Advanced Web Tools as standard software components.

• HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V or 2/16N Power Pack includes a Full-fabric License.

Integrates Zoning and Advanced Web Tools as standard software components.

Additionally, Power Pack models provide built-in licenses for all the optional software

including Advanced Performance Monitoring (APM), ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, Remote

Switch and Fabric Watch.

NOTE: For SAN Switch 2/8V and SAN Switch 2/16V models only, purchase the Full-fabric

Upgrade License to allow four or more switches to operate within a domain.

SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N features

The SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N are Fibre Channel

switches that support link speeds up to 2 Gb/sec. The switches operate in a fabric containing

multiple switches or as the only switch in a fabric.

The SAN Switch 2/16N and SAN Switch 2/16V look the same; however, the SAN Switch

2/16N includes a Full-Fabric license. The Full-Fabric license allows more than two switches in

the domain.

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, functionality and features for the 2/16V are applicable to the

2/16N throughout this guide.

The 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N provide the following features:

• Air-cooled 1U chassis. Install the switch as a stand-alone unit, or mounted in one of the

following HP custom racks:

• HP 10,000 series Rack

•HP System/e Rack