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Overview
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for cClass BladeSystem
Simplify and make your data center change-ready. The HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for the c-Class BladeSystem is the simplest, most flexible connection to your SAN fabrics. The HP 4Gb VC-FC Module is a new class of blade interconnect that simplifies server connections by cleanly separating the server enclosure from SAN, simplifies SAN fabrics by reducing cables without adding switches to the domain, and allows you to change servers in just minutes, not days. The HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem is an innovative, new class of integrated interconnects from HP.
Figure 1 HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module Front Bezel 1. UID Indicator 4. Link Status Indicator 2. Module Health Indicator 5. Port Activity Indicator 3. Port Configuration Status Indicator 6. Ports 1-4 (4Gb Fibre Channel)

What's New

Support for HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure

Models

HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem 409513-B21

At A Glance

Performance (4) 4Gb Auto-negotiating Fibre Channel uplinks connected to external SAN switches (16) 4Gb Auto-negotiating Fibre Channel downlink ports provide maximum HBA performance HBA Aggregation on uplinks ports using ANSI T11 standards-based N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) technology Extremely low latency throughput provides switch-like performance. Management Managed with the Virtual Connect Ethernet Module Does not add to SAN switch domains or require traditional SAN management Appears as a pass-thru device to the SAN Manager Virtual server profiles Ability to pre-configure server I/O connections Ability to move, add, or change servers on the fly Once defined, SAN Administrators don't have to be involved in server changes Options

DA - 12673

Worldwide Version 5 October 1, 2007

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HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem HP 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem (4) Fibre Channel SFP's included with the Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module

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Supported Products

Compatibility

HP ProLiant Servers All HP ProLiant BladeSystem c-Class Server Blades with latest ROM updates Supports all Server NIC's including LOM and Mezzanine card options Virtual Connect requires the following minimum firmware levels: BL460c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.05.01 or later BL480c BIOS-System ROM version 2007.05.01 or later BL465c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.04.05 or later BL685c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.04.05 or later Server Mezzanine Cards: QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA QLogic Firmware loaded when driver is loaded. Use QLogic BIOS version 1.26 (in Multiboot 1.63) or later HP Emulex LPe 1105-HP 4Gb FC BIOS version 6.00a2 (3.00a4) or later For the latest additional information on required firmware versions and to download firmware upgrades, see the HP website http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystemupdates. The HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 Enclosures have been designed up front with the Virtual Connect Architecture in mind incorporating the HP Onboard Administrator, ILO Management, and HP Management tools inside the Virtual Connect framework. Virtual Connect requires the following minimum firmware levels: Single and redundant Onboard Administrators - (version 2.01 or later)

ProLiant BL c-Class Server Blade Enclosures

Supported Configurations

1. 2. 3. 4.
Upper Fan System Interconnect Bays 1 /2 Interconnect Bays 3 / 4 Interconnect Bays 5 / 6
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure - Rear View 5. Interconnect Bays 7 / 8 6. On Board Administrator 7. Lower Fan System 8. Rear Redundant Power Complex

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HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Front View 1. Device Bays 1 thru 8 4. Insight Display 2. Enclosure DVD Drive 5. Active Onboard Administrator 3. Standby Onboard Administrator (reserved for Future)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Rear View Local KVM interface (reserved for future) 7. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port Interconnect Bay 1 8. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port 2 (reserved for future) Active Cool Fans 9. Power Supplies Interconnect Bay 2 10. Interconnect Bay 4 Enclosure Up-link and Service Port 11. Interconnect Bay 3 Enclosure Down-link

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Mezzanines
Port Mapping Port mapping differs slightly between full height and half height server blades due to the support for additional Mezzanine cards on the full height version. HP has simplified the processes of mapping Mezzanine ports to switch ports by providing intelligent management tools via the Onboard Administrator and HP Insight Manager Software. The Onboard Administrator Guide, Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide provides detailed information on port mapping.
c7000 Half Height Server Blade
c7000 Full Height Sever Blade
c3000 Half Height Server Blade
c3000 Full Height Sever Blade
The following are supported configurations for the HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module. Please note that other interconnect options can be installed in the enclosure, but they do not inherit the benefits of Virtual Connect. Switches and Pass-Thru modules will operate per their default configurations. Any moves, adds, or changes to servers which are connected to non-Virtual Connect modules will require reconfiguration on the LAN and/or SAN. The Virtual Connect Manager will only manage Virtual Connect Modules. The HP 4Gb VC-FC Module requires a Virtual Connect Ethernet Module installed in the system for management and administration. Version 1.1 or higher firmware is required on the Virtual Connect Ethernet Module in order to configure, manage, and administer Fibre Channel connections.

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HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
NOTE: The following tables show a number of typical, supported configurations for an HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure. [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 7] Empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 7] Empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 5] VC-FC [Bay 7] Empty [Bay 2] Empty [Bay 4] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet [Bay 6] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] Other/empty [Bay 6] VC-Enet [Bay 8] Empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet [Bay 6] VC-Enet [Bay 8] Empty [Bay 2] Empty [Bay 4] Empty [Bay 6] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-FC [Bay 6] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet [Bay 6] VC-FC [Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet* [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet [Bay 5] VC-FC [Bay 6] VC-FC [Bay 7] VC-FC [Bay 8] VC-FC * This configuration is only applicable for enclosures with full-height servers.

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[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 7] Empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 7] VC-Enet [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 5] VC-FC [Bay 7] Empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 5] VC-FC [Bay 7] Empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 7] VC-Enet
[Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-FC [Bay 6] VC-Enet [Bay 8] Empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-FC [Bay 6] VC-Enet [Bay 8] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] Other/empty [Bay 6] VC-FC [Bay 8] Empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-FC [Bay 6] VC-FC [Bay 8] Empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet [Bay 6] VC-Enet [Bay 8] VC-Enet
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure

NOTE: The following tables show a number of typical, supported configurations for an HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure. [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] Empty [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] Empty [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-FC

Stacking Configuration

Stacking is only supported on Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules. The Virtual Connect Fibre Channel modules are managed via the Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules. The Virtual Connect firmware is dynamically mirrored between modules so all configuration data is updated simultaneously in a stack. Fibre Channel data packets are not transmitted between modules in a stacked configuration.

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Service and Support
Service and Support, HP Care Pack and Warranty Information
This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of HP Authorized Channel Partners. Hardware diagnostic support and repair is available for three years from date of purchase. Support for software and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase. Additional support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements. NOTE: Server Blade Interconnect Limited Warranty includes 1 year Parts, 1 year Labor, 1-year on-site support. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html HP services provide total care and support expertise with committed response designed to meet your IT and business needs. To fully capitalize on your HP BladeSystem servers' capabilities requires a service partner who thoroughly understands your server technology and systems environment. HP Services, an industry leader in provision of multi vender support solutions provides a range of support services designed to meet the varying needs of business. Whether an SMB or large global corporation HP has a HP BadeSystem server support offer to help you speedily deploy and maximize system uptime. Recommended Service - simplify ProLiant solution implementation, maintenance, and management. Support - 3-Year, 24x7, Same Business Day, 4-Hour response coverage Deployment Service - Installation and Start Up for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure Enhanced Service - optimize service level to increase IT performance and availability. Support - -1-Year HP Proactive BladeSystem Service Deployment Service - Enhanced Network Installation and Start-up for HP BladeSystem Switches Installation & Start-Up service for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure plus HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Start-UP as per the Customer Description and/or Data Sheet. To be delivered on a scheduled basis 8am-5pm, M-F, excluding HP holidays. For a complete listing of service offerings and information visit: http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices

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Related Options
Optional Network Hardware Cabling 4Gb Optical Transceivers Short Wave (SFPs) 4Gb - 150m Long Wave - 10 km Optical cables LC-LC for between 2/4Gb and 2/4Gb Fibre Channel devices 2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable LC-SC for between a 1Gb and 2/4Gb Fibre Channel devices 2 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 5 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 15 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable
A7446B AE493A 221692-B21 221692-B22 221692-B23 221692-B26 221692-B27 221691-B21 221691-B22 221691-B23
Service and Support Offerings
NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below for ProLiant BL c-Class server blades, cover the server blade and all HP branded hardware options qualified for the server, purchased at the same time or afterwards, internal to the server. Hardware Services On-site Service 4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic 4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic 6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic Support Plus 24 Onsite HW support 24x7, 4hr response and Microsoft O/S SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 24x7 2hr response time incl. HP holidays, Electronic NOTE: HP Care Pack services for the c7000 and c3000 Enclosure cover the enclosure, power supplies and fans. HP qualified rack options are covered by these services when installed within the same rack. HP supported c-Class enclosure devices including pass thru, Ethernet interconnect and virtual connect modules are also covered by the c7000 and c3000 enclosure Care Pack services. NOTE: SAN/Fabric switches for the HP c-Class BladeSystem are not covered under the c7000 and c3000 enclosure Care Packs, SAN/Fabric switches carry separate Care Packs. SAN/Fabric Switch Care Pack service level support should always be uplifted to match existing storage or server service level. Hardware Services On-site Service Next Business Day On-site Service, 5-Day x 9-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic NOTE: Uplifts the Ethernet devices to the same level of service as the c-class enclosure 4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic 4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic 6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic Installation & Start-up Services

UE458E UE459E UE460E

UE473E

UE477E

UE478E UE479E UE480E

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Hp BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure Installation and Startup Service, Electronic HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Startup Service, Electronic ProLiant BL c-Class Blade Server Hardware Installation, Electronic ProLiant BL c-Class Enclosure and Server Blade Hardware Installation, Electronic NOTE: For more information, customer/resellers can contact http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices

UE602E UE603E UE493E UE494E

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Technical Specifications
Shipping Dimensions Length Width Height
Shipping Weight Product Specifications Hardware
352.55mm (13.88 in) 270.00mm (10.63 in) 120.65mm (4.75 in) 2.0Kg (4.4lbs) Up to 800 MBps throughput per port Performance Maximum frame size 2148 bytes (2112 byte payload) 106 MB, Full Duplex @ 1-Gbps Bandwidth 212 MB, Full Duplex @ 2-Gbps 426 MB, Full Duplex @ 4-Gbps Up to 8.52 GB, Full Duplex Aggregate Bandwidth 1-Gbps to 1-Gbps < 0.6 sec Fabric Latency (intraswitch) 2-Gbps to 2-Gbps < 0.4 sec 4-Gbps to 4-Gbps < 0.2 sec Number of Fibre Channel 4 external 1/2/4-Gbps ports 16 internal 1/2/4-Gbps ports Ports Configured as Fabric port (F_Port), External Port Type 1Gb, 2Gb or 4Gb auto- negotiating SFP ports Configured as Fabric Node port (N_Port), Internal Port Type 1Gb, 2Gb or 4Gb auto- negotiating Class 2 and Class 3 Fibre Channel services Classes of Service Does not contribute to the total switch limit. See the SAN Design Guide for Scalability latest supported configurations. 8 buffer credits per port, ASIC embedded memory Buffer Credits Connectors and Cabling SFP optical hot-pluggable transceiver with LC connector Short-Wavelength Laser (SWL) up to 500m (1,640 ft.) Long-Wavelength Laser (LWL) up to10km Module locator (UID) Indicators Module status Link and Activity Port Configuration Status Length 10.5in (267.7mm) Dimensions Width 7.5 in (92.79mm) Height 1.1 in (27.94mm) Weight 1.27Kg (2.8 Lbs)

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Environmental Ranges
Specification Temperature Range Operating Shipping Storage Maximum wet bulb temperature Relative humidity (noncondensing)** Operating Shipping Storage Specification
10C to 35C (50F to 95F) 10C to 35C (50F to 95F) Shipping -40C to 60C (-40F to 140F) -20C to 60C (-4F to 140F) 30C (80F)
10% to 90% 10% to 90% 10% to 95% 10C to 35C (50F to 95F)

Power Specification

12V @ 3A (36 W)
Product Specifications Software
Industry Standard NPIV Support
The Virtual Connect Fibre Channel module works by aggregating multiple FC HBA ports over a single N-port uplink through the use of N_port_ID virtualization (NPIV). NPIV allows multiple distinguishable identities (multiple port WWNs and port IDs) over a single N-port connection. Most Fibre Channel SAN switch vendors have support for NPIV in their latest firmware release. By conforming to the NPIV standard, SAN equipment interoperability simplified. The Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module Provides basic 4:1, 8:1, or 16:1 NPIV Fibre Channel concentration. Data Center Connectivity Each Virtual Connect Fibre Channel module supports a single SAN fabric and is typically connected to a Fibre Channel switch that has been configured to run in NPIV mode. The 4 uplink ports are speed selectable from 1, 2, or 4Gb/s. The setup wizard allows SAN administrators to name the fabric that servers will connect into and set the oversubscription rate. Fibre Channel boot parameters and WWN administration are configurable options that can be integrated into server profiles. In an NPIV environment, there is an initial brief login function between the Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module and the data center switch. Once completed, all HBA connections appear as though they are directly connected between the server and the SAN switch. The Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module appears as a pass-thru device to the SAN, yet cables are reduced as high as 16:1

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Management Features
An HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Module must be present in order to configure the VC FC Modules. This provides a complete Virtual Connect Environment for the server connections. Simple and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) for defining, configuring, and managing all elements of the Virtual Connect Domain. Setup Wizards for initial domain installation and configuration and network and SAN configuration. Comprehensive administration, definition, and management of Ethernet Networks, Shared Uplink Sets using VLANS, SAN Fabric management, and Server Profiles Domain Management of user accounts, enclosure, Virtual Connect domain settings, and firmware updates The location and status of Virtual Connect Modules in the HP c-Class Enclosure and Onboard Administrator can be viewed from the Hardware Status page. Including at-a-glance detailed information of the hardware elements via mouse-over pop-up windows. WWN Address Administration allows local administration of predefined WWN addresses ranges to allow pre-provisioning of SAN volumes. VC manager runs as a high-availability pair when HP 1/10Gb VC-Ethernet Modules are installed in adjacent bays. All configuration data is stored in flash memory and checkpointed to the standby module. Configurations can also be backed up to a workstation via the GUI.
Management and Standards Support

Standards

ANCI T11 N_Port ID Virtualization FC-PH Rev. 4.3 FC-PH-2 FC-PH-3 FC-AL Rev 4.6 FC-AL-2 Rev 7.0 FC-FLA FC-GS FC-GS-2 FC-GS-3 FC-FG FC-VI FC Element MIB RFC 2837 Fibre Alliance MIB Version 4.0

Safety and Compliance

Safety Certifications
UL/CUL Recognition to UL/CSA 60950-1 TUV to EN 60950-1 CB report and certificate to IEC 60950-1 with all country deviations CE Marking

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Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications FCC Part 15 Class A
FCC Part 15 Class A EN 55022 Class A (CISPR22 Class A) VCCI Class A AS/NZS 3548 Class A or AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A MIC Class A CE Marking
Environment-friendly Products and Approach
End-of-life Management and Recycling
Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling programs in many geographic areas. For trade-in information, please go to http://www.hp.com/go/green. To recycle your product, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your nearest HP sales office. Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner. The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett Packard web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment.

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