AB291A Fabric Clustering System Support Guide (12-port Switch), April 2004

Table Of Contents
Installation Planning
Planning the Cluster
Chapter 3
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Where larger numbers of nodes are required, HP recommends cascading AB291A 12-port 4X Fabric Copper
Switches (see Figure 3-3) to create at most an 18-node fabric. Other topologies are possible but are not
recommended.
For larger configurations, HP recommends the use of a high-port count switch. Contact your HP
representative for information on such a product.
Sample Configurations
Figure 3-2 Single 12-port AB291A Switch
AB291A Switch
12 Port 4X Fabric Copper Switch Configuration