Datasheet

Brocade 8Gb FC Single-port and Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 4
Popular configurations
This section illustrates how the Brocade 8Gb FC Single-port and Dual-port HBAs can be used in
configurations.
Figure 2 shows the Brocade 8Gb FC Dual-port HBAs installed in a supported x3650 M2 server. The
server is connected to the IBM System Storage DS3400.
Figure 2. x3650 M2 server connected to an external IBM System Storage DS3400 storage solution
The parts used are listed in Table 3.
Table 3. Components used when connecting Brocade 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA to external disk storage (as
shown in Figure 2)
Diagram
reference
Part
number/machine
type
Description Quantity
Varies x3650 M2 or other supported server 1
46M6050 Brocade 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA 2 per
server
1726-41X or
1726-42X
IBM System Storage DS3400 (Single or Dual Controller) 1
1727 Optional IBM System Storage EXP3000 (Single or Dual ESM) 1 to 3
This configuration also requires cabling between the server and the storage and between the storage
server and expansion units. (The cable part numbers are not listed in Table 3.)