QuickSpecs

Overview
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem delivers an easy to manage embedded Fibre Channel switch solution with 4 Gbps performance to HP BladeSystem c-Class customers deploying a small SAN or expanding their current SAN. The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch hot-plugs into the back of the HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure, freeing up rack space. Server and switch interconnects internal to the BladeSystem reduce cabling, SFPs and associated costs while increasing reliability. Shared power and cooling resources further reduce costs and additional points of failure. Employing high speed technology for storage networking, trunking between the SAN facing ports and external HP StorageWorks B-series switches provides a higher bandwidth solution. External facing ports auto-sense lower bandwidth components for flexibility and investment protection. Previously, deployments using Fibre Channel-based high speed storage networks connected servers to the network through ports on stand-alone switches external to the BladeSystem. Now IT managers have the ability to consolidate multiple HP servers, Fibre Channel switches, and Ethernet switches into a single platform for connectivity to the networked infrastructure at a lower cost than ever before. Multiple switches coupled with dual-redundant server connections ensure a highly available solution. This integration of technology results in space and cost savings due to a reduction of physical components, significant simplification of the SAN environment, outstanding performance, and easier deployment. Providing the best value and performance-enhancing features in a 12- or 24-port embedded SAN switch with the option to scale to larger fabrics on a "pay-as-you-grow" basis, the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch enables increased productivity and substantial cost savings. The new Access Gateway feature enables fabric interoperability, greater scalability and simplified management while the Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPOD) feature enables flexibility in switch port allocation without constraining server slot population.
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch Integrated design The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch hot-plugs into the back of the HP BladeSystem enclosure, freeing up rack space. Server and switch interconnects internal to the BladeSystem reduce cabling, SFPs and associated costs while improving reliability. Shared power and cooling resources reduce cost and additional points of failure. Employs high speed technology for storage networking. External facing ports auto-sense lower bandwidth components for flexibility and investment protection (4Gb, 2Gb or 1Gb). Employs N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), an ANSI T11 standard, to enable interoperability with any supported SAN fabric and eliminate domain considerations for improving SAN scalability. The HP BladeSystem c-Class accepts up to six Fibre Channel switches per enclosure. Multiple switches coupled with redundant server connections ensure a highly available solution. Integrates with the HP Onboard Administrator for BladeSystem, HP Systems Insight Manager, and HP Storage Essentials and leverages HP B-series SAN Switch management and monitoring tools. It also provides interfaces for other SAN management applications, and is SMI compliant. Available in 12-port Full Fabric, 24-port Full Fabric and 24-port Power Pack models. Choose the features and management options the makes the best sense for your BladeSystem enclosure and SAN needs.
Integrated 4Gb Autosensing SAN connectivity Fabric interoperability and scalability Redundant switches per enclosure Broad range of management tools Available in three models for greater flexibility

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Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPOD)

Scalable licensing

Performance: nonblocking architecture Dynamic Path Selection (DPS) Support for long distances
Automatically discovers 'online' ports and assigns an available license. Enables the flexibility to connect server blades to switch ports without regard for the server slot populated - the associated switch ports will be automatically activated as the server ports are deployed. Ports are activated on a first-come, first-served basis for any combination of locations, including external ports. (DPOD is applicable only to the 4/12 switch.) Supports instant non-disruptive scaling for the 12 port switch by provisioning 12 additional ports via a license key upgrade. Enables 'pay as you grow' scalability for easy, scalable growth in highly dynamic business environments. The non-blocking architecture includes connection speed support for all ports to provide a highperformance system with aggregate bandwidth of 192 Gbps (24 ports x 4 Gbps x 2 for full duplex) Improves performance by dynamically routing data traffic across multiple links and trunk groups. Enables deployment of high-performance distance solutions of up to 166 km for disaster recovery/business continuance or data center consolidation. Improves application uptime, productivity, and investment protection. Provides an SMI-s standards-based API that enables administrators and software developers to use industry standard interfaces to integrate management for the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP cClass BladeSystem with other applications in their storage environments.

SMI-s Conformance

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Product Highlights

Advanced Fabric Services
Hardware Enforced Zoning (included)* Dynamic Path Selection (included)* WebTools (included) Enhanced Group Management (EGM) Data Center Fabric Manager (optional) Power Pack fabric services software bundle (optional) ISL Trunking Fabric Watch* Extended Fabrics* Advanced Performance Monitoring*
* Not supported in Brocade Access Gateway mode. Manageability WebTools (included with the switch) Enhanced Group Management (EGM) Data Center Fabric Manager (optional) Advanced Performance Monitoring (optional Power Pack upgrade) HP Systems Insight Manager (included with HP BladeSystem) HP Storage Essentials (optional) API SNMP SMI Brocade Access Gateway, a feature enabled in Fabric OS v5.2.1b and later, enables Brocade blade server SAN switches to interoperate with other SAN fabrics running supported firmware. While in Brocade Access Gateway mode, the device must also be connected to an NPIV-enabled edge switch or director. Supported edge environments are listed in the Brocade Fabric OS release notes.

Interoperability

Software Components, Standard
Access Gateway* Included with Fabric OS v5.2.1b and later, Brocade Access Gateway Mode enables seamless connectivity for Brocade blade server SAN switches to any SAN fabric, enhances scalability, and simplifies manageability. Utilizing N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) standards, Brocade Access Gateway eliminates switch/domain considerations. * Brocade Access Gateway mode does not support many switch-related features. Please refer to the latest Fabric OS Release Notes and Access Gateway Administrator's Guide for details. Frame Filtering A special B-Series ASIC-based capability that enables new applications and features. The switch has the ability to "view" the first 64-bytes of the Fibre Channel frame. At this time, Frame Filtering enables advanced capabilities such as Advanced Zoning and Advanced Performance Monitoring (optional).

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Advanced Zoning
Zoning (Port and Worldwide Name), as well as Access Control, are enforced by hardware within the ASIC that provides the same simple administration previously enforced only with software. Hardware enforcement enables the highest level of zoning enforcement without any impact to performance. Administrators can organize a physical fabric into logical groups and prevent unauthorized access by devices outside the Zone. Enables organizations to monitor and manage single Fibre Channel switches and monitor small SAN fabrics. Tasks can be performed through a Java-capable Web browser from a standard laptop, desktop PC or workstation from any location within the enterprise. Enhanced Group Management (EGM) is a FOS license that is included with all B-Series switches and enables multi-switch operations. It helps automate operations across multiple switches to save time and streamline repetitive operations, which are typically prone to error. EGM drives consistency across fabrics, while minimizing the risk associated with potential downtime due to configuration mismatches. EGM provides streamlined troubleshooting for more effective fabric monitoring and diagnosis. Both Data Center Fabric Manager Professional and Enterprise enable EGM functionality. Customers have EGM functionality enabled within the hardware product and need only to make the decision around which management application is right for them - Data Center Fabric Manager Professional or Enterprise.

WebTools - included in Brocade Fabric OS

Dynamic Path Selection

Improves performance by dynamically routing data traffic across multiple links and trunk groups.
Software Components, Optional
Power Pack Software Bundle The Power Pack Software Bundle includes: ISL Trunking Advanced Performance Monitoring* Extended Fabrics* Fabric Watch* * Not supported in Access Gateway mode ISL Trunking For high performance enhanced Trunking, this optional license logically groups up to four E-ports to provide a high bandwidth trunk between two Brocade or HP B-Series switches. Each switch needs its own license. The fabric operating system views the trunk as a single, high bandwidth ISL resource (up to 16 Gb when routing connections between 4Gb capable switches). Each 24-port switch can have a total of two 4-port Trunk groups for a total of up to 32 Gb throughput when routing connections between 4Gb capable switches. Connections are load-balanced across the individual links, which comprise the logical trunk group. Fabric Watch enables each switch to monitor the health of the SAN for potential faults-and automatically alert network managers to problems before they become failures. Fabric Watch tracks a variety of SAN fabric elements, events, and counters. Monitoring fabric-wide events, ports, SFPs, and environmental parameters permits early fault detection and isolation as well as performance measurement. Each switch in the SAN needs its own Fabric Watch license.

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Advanced Performance Monitoring
This enabling technology helps administrators monitor application data traffic from a SID (Source ID) to a DID (Destination ID), so they can fine-tune and scale the fabric more efficiently. Plus, Advanced Performance Monitoring includes the ability for early warning detection of hot spots within the fabric, a powerful tool for maximizing SAN performance. Extends the native Fibre-Channel traffic up to 166 km. Extended Fabrics increases the scalability all of the scalability, reliability, and performance benefits of Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs) beyond the native 10 km distance specified by the Fibre Channel standard. HP StorageWorks Data Center Fabric Manager Professional is a server based management application available at no-charge and comes with B-series SAN Switches and includes the following features: Allows management of a single Fabric OS (FOS) fabric (up to a 1,000 B-Series switch ports) at a time Performs group switch management beyond the scope of Web Tools Does not offer management of the DC SAN Backbone Director It is targeted for SMB customers that use FOS based SAN fabrics and require a management solution for smaller SANs based on a single fabric. SMB customers that initially start off with Data Center Fabric Manager Professional and have a small SAN environment may over time feel the need for an enterprise-class product (Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise) as their environments start to grow in size and complexity, and as they start to uptake more enterprise-class functionality (such as Fibre Channel Routing, FCIP, etc.). A non-disruptive upgrade path is available from Data Center Fabric Manager Professional to Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise.

Extended Fabrics

Data Center Fabric Manager Professional
Secure Fabric OS included in Brocade Fabric OS
Secure Fabric OS features have been fully integrated into the base Fabric OS since v5.3.0. These comprehensive security features for SAN fabrics provide policy-based security protection for more predictable change management, assured configuration integrity and reduced risk of downtime. Security methods supported include digital certificates and digital signatures, multiple levels of password protection, strong password encryption and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-based authentication, and 128-bit encryption of the switch's private key used for digital signatures. These features enable organizations to customize SAN security to meet specific policy requirements and work in conjunction with Advanced Zoning to further secure access to the SAN, simplify storage management, and reduce provisioning time. HP StorageWorks Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise is a server based enterprise-class product that supports FOS products as well as FOS and M-EOS products together. It provides complete DC SAN Backbone Director management including enterprise-class features/environments such as FICON, Fibre Channel Routing, FCIP, Adaptive Networking, etc. It also delivers unprecedented scalability with support for up to 24 SAN fabrics and 9,000 B-series switch ports. HP will provide a free license upgrade to Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise for existing HAFM/FM customers that have an active maintenance and support contract at the time Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise is available. Data Center Fabric Manager does require at least one FOS based Bseries SAN switch.
Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise

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BladeSystem compatibility
The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem must be deployed with the c-Class BladeSystem infrastructure and is compatible only with HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures. ProLiant BLc server blades HP ProLiant Servers Integrity BLc server blades HP Integrity Servers HP BladeSystem c-Class HP BladeSystem c7000 and c3000 Enclosures Enclosures

Switch interoperability

HP StorageWorks B-Series 8Gb Switches and Directors Switches, Directors, and 8/8 SAN Switch 8/24 SAN Switch Routers and HP 8/40 SAN Switch interconnect modules 8/80 SAN Switch DC SAN Backbone Director 4Gb Switches and Directors Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem 4/8 SAN Switch 4/16 SAN Switch 4/32 SAN Switch 4/64 SAN Switch 4/256 SAN Director 2Gb Switches and Directors MSA SAN Switch 2/8 SAN Switch 8 SAN Switch 16 SAN Switch 8-EL SAN Switch 2/8V SAN Switch 16-EL SAN Switch 2/16N FF SAN Switch 2/32 Core Switch 2/64 SAN Director 2/128 Multi-Protocol Routers and Gateways Multi-Protocol (MP) Router 400 Multi-Protocol Router Multi-Protocol Router Blade HP Interconnect Modules HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for HP c-Class BladeSystem

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Warranty
Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information
(1-1-1) Hardware Warranty - One-year on-site warranty, normal business hours, next business day response, installation not included. NOTE: The hardware warranty covers firmware and embedded non-saleable software. Saleable software carries its own warranty, please see below. Software Warranty: HP warrants only that the software media will be free of physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days from delivery. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY: The entire liability of HP and its suppliers and your exclusive remedy for software that does not conform to this Limited Warranty shall be the repair or replacement of the defective media. This warranty and remedy are subject to your returning the defective media during the warranty period to HP in the country in which you obtained the software. HP Service & Warranty Support HP Service & Warranty Support Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be purchased. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center for details. HP provides a one-year, hardware limited warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. In addition, available service offerings include a full range of HP Care Pack packaged hardware and software services: Installation Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times System management and performance services For more information on warranty and support options, please visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/hps/tech/storage/supp/. Software Product Services Stand-alone telephone support Rights to new license version Media and documentation updates Installation services On-site maintenance (includes warranty support) Response time upgrades during the warranty period Post-warranty coverage The embedded SAN switches for HP BladeSystem c-Class are not covered under the BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure Care Packs; the SAN switches carry separate Care Packs. SAN Switch Care Pack service level support should always be uplifted to match existing storage or server service levels. NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below covers the Brocade 4/12 SAN Switch & Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch Hardware Services On-site Service Next Business Day On-site Service, 5-Day x 9-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic 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 DA - 12480 Worldwide Version 11 November 17, 2008

Hardware Product Services
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Next Business Day On-site Service, 5-Day x 9-Hour Coverage, 4 Years, Electronic 4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 4 Years, Electronic 4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 4 Years, Electronic 6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 4 Years, Electronic Next Business Day On-site Service, 5-Day x 9-Hour Coverage, 5 Years, Electronic 4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 5 Years, Electronic 4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 5 Years, Electronic 6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 5 Years, Electronic Hardware Installation, Electronic NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below covers the Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch Power Pack Hardware Services On-site Service Support Plus Onsite HW support, 8am-9pm, M-F, 4hr response and SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 8am-9pm, M-F 2hr response time excl. HP holidays, 3 Years, Electronic Onsite HW support, 8am-9pm, M-F, 4hr response and SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 8am-9pm, M-F 2hr response time excl. HP holidays, 4 Years , Electronic Onsite HW support, 8am-9pm, M-F, 4hr response and SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 8am-9pm, M-F 2hr response time excl. HP holidays, 5 Years , Electronic Support Plus 24 Onsite HW support 24x7, 4hr response and SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 24x7 2hr response time incl. HP holidays, 3 Years, Electronic Onsite HW support 24x7, 4hr response and SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 24x7 2hr response time incl. HP holidays, 4 Years, Electronic Onsite HW support 24x7, 4hr response and SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 24x7 2hr response time incl. HP holidays, 5 Years, Electronic HP Care Pack Services Warranty Upgrade Options UE440E UE441E UE442E UE443E UE444E UE445E UE446E UE447E U5988E

UE728E

UF309E

UF311E

UE729E UF310E UF312E
Service offerings include a full range of Customer HP Care Pack services for both hardware and software services: Response Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4-hours Coverage Extend hours of coverage from 5 days x 9 hours to 7 days x 24 hours Duration Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be purchased. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for details

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HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage. HP Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration. HP Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user customer). Proof of purchase may be required. HP Care Pack services are prepaid. For additional HP Care Pack (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part numbers, please refer to the URL listed below: http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/carepaq/index.html Additional Services Implementation service, SAN Architecture service. For more information on service options, please visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/san.

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Configuration Information
Step 1 Base Configurations
Select one: Model Name HP Brocade 4/12 SAN Switch HP Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch HP Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch Power Pack Model Description (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 12 ports enabled for any combination (internal and external); two (2) short wave 4Gb SFPs; WebTools license; Zoning license; full fabric connectivity; documentation (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 24 ports enabled (16 internal, 8 external); four (4) short wave 4Gb SFPs; WebTools license; Zoning license; full fabric connectivity; documentation (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 24 ports enabled (16 internal, 8 external); four (4) short wave 4Gb SFPs; WebTools license; Zoning license; full fabric connectivity; documentation and includes Power Pack Bundle and management tools (see software components, optional) *NOTE: #0D1 may appear after this part number on your sales order when factory NOTE: integration is indicated. Part Number AE370A*

AE372A* AE371A*

Step 2 Additional Options
Select each type of required options with quantities specified: Hardware: Model Name Model Description 4Gb Optical Transceivers Short Wave: (SFPs) Long Wave - 10 km Optical cables OM3 LC-LC type cables.5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable 1 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable 2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable 5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable 15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable 30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable 50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable OM2 LC-LC type cables 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 OM2 LC-SC type cables 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 30 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 50 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable Part Number A7446B AE493A AJ833A AJ834A AJ835A AJ836A AJ837A AJ838A AJ839A 221692-B21 221692-B22 221692-B23 221692-B26 221692-B27 221691-B21 221691-B22 221691-B23 221691-B26 221691-B27

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Software: Power Pack Software Bundle
For upgrading Full Fabric switches to Power Pack Includes bundled license for: ISL Trunking Advanced Performance Monitoring Fabric Watch Extended Fabrics HP Brocade 4/12 SAN Switch 12-port Upgrade LTU Fabric Watch ISL Trunking Advanced Performance Monitoring Extended Fabrics Secure Fabric OS Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise

T3573A

Optional Software
AE373A 324504-B21 324506-B21 324507-B21 324505-B21 332924-B21 T5542A

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Family Comparison

Features

Targeted Environment Port Bandwidth Aggregate device bandwidth OS Support Storage system support
4/8 SAN Switch 4/16 SAN Switch 4/32 SAN Switch 4/64 SAN Switch 4/256 SAN Base and 4/8 SAN and 4/16 SAN and 4/32 SAN and 4/64 SAN Director and 4/256 Switch Switch Power Pack Switch Power Pack Switch Power Pack SAN Director Power Pack Workgroups, Workgroups, Workgroups, Workgroups, Data Centers Departments Departments Departments Departments 4Gbit/sec 4Gbit/sec 4Gbit/sec 4Gbit/sec 4Gbit/sec 64 Gbit/sec end-to- 128 Gbit/sec end- 128-256 Gbit/sec 512 Gbit/sec end- 3.264Tbit/sec endend to-end end-to-end to-end to-end NOTE: Please Refer to SAN Design Guide pointer http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesign or http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide MA8000 MA8000 EMA12000/ EMA12000/ EMA16000 EVA, EMA16000, XP, VA, MSA EVA,XP,VA, MSA 32 SFP Base 64 Up to 384 SFP 64 SFP PP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Upgrade Included with Power Included with Power Included with Power Included with Power Pack or Optional Pack or Optional Pack or Optional Pack or Optional Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade 1U 1U 1U 2U 14U Yes (Included) Yes (Included) Yes (Included) Yes (Included) Yes (Included) No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes MA8000, EMA12000/ EMA16000, EVA,XP, VA, MSA 16 SFP MA8000 EMA12000/ EMA16000 EVA, XP, VA, MSA 16 SFP MA8000 EMA12000/ EMA16000 EVA, XP, VA, MSA 32 SFP
Ports Cascading support Advanced Trunking
Form factor Zoning Software Hot plug, redundant power supplies Hot plug fans Enterprise Backup Solution (EBS) support Features
Targeted Environment Port Bandwidth Aggregate device bandwidth OS Support Storage system support Ports Cascading support
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem Workgroups, Departments 4 Gbit/sec

MSA SAN Switch 2/8 (embedded switch) Workgroups, Departments 2 Gbit/sec
HP 400 Multi-protocol Router
B-Series Multi-protocol Router Blade
Workgroups, Data Centers Departments 4 Gbit/sec Ethernet: 4 Gbit/sec Ethernet: 1 Gbit/sec 1 Gbit/sec 192 Gbit/sec 32 Gb/sec 128 Gbit/sec N/A end-to-end end-to-end end to end NOTE: Please Refer to SAN Design Guide pointer: http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesign or http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide MSA, EVA, XP MSA 1000 MSA, EVA, XP MSA, EVA, XP 7 external / 1 internal Yes 18 ports: 16 FC and 2 Gigabit Ethernet Yes 18 ports: 16 FC and 2 Gigabit Ethernet Yes
4 or 8 external / 8 or 16 internal Yes

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Advanced Trunking Form factor Zoning Software Hot plug, redundant power supplies Hot plug fans Enterprise Backup Solution (EBS) support Optional Upgrade Embedded Yes (Included) Yes, in BladeSystem Enclosure Yes, in BladeSystem Enclosure Yes
Optional Upgrade Embedded Yes (Included) No No Yes
Optional Upgrade 1U Yes (Included) Yes Yes Yes
Optional Upgrade to chassis Blade in Director Yes (Included) Yes, in director chassis Yes, in director chassis Yes

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Technical Specifications

Fibre Channel ports

Device support and Scalability guidelines Performance Certified maximum Switch core Fabric latency Maximum frame size Classes of service Port types Data traffic types Media types Laser
Brocade 4/12 SAN Switch model: 12 4Gb ports in any internal/external port combination (ships with two 4Gb short wave SFPs) Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch models: 16 internal 4Gb ports and 8 external 4Gb auto-sensing ports (ships with four 4Gb short wave SFPs) http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html 4 Gb/sec line speed, full duplex Certified maximum information available at: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html Non-blocking 1.2 sec. with no contention, cut-through routing at 4Gb. Latency increases as input port speed increases and becomes disparate from output port speed. 2112-byte payload Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames) FL_Port, F_Port, and E_Port; N_Port, self-discovery based on switch type (U_Port) Fabric switches supporting unicast and broadcast Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver. 1/2/4Gb short wave up to 500 m (1,640 ft.) and 1/2/4Gb long wave* up to 10 km Short-wave and long-wave laser transceivers (SFP's) are supported Distance using short-wave 4Gb optical transceivers at 2Gb and 4Gb connection speed: 4 Gb: OM3 fiber: 270 m OM2 fiber: 150 m 2 Gb: OM3 fiber: 500 m OM2 fiber: 300 m Simple Name Server, Registered State Change Notification (RSCN). Includes Advanced WebTools, Enhanced group Management, and Advanced Zoning. Optional fabric services include: Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Advanced Performance Monitoring, and Extended Fabrics. SFP media, port upgradeable licensing, advanced management software licensing Telnet, SNMP (FE MIB, FC Management MIB), HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Storage Essentials, HP Onboard Administrator for BladeSystem, Advanced WebTools, Enhanced group Management, Advanced Zoning, Data Center Fabric Manager, Fabric Watch, and Advanced Performance Monitoring WebTools, SMI-s provider, SNMP, Telnet, and Secure Telnet POST and embedded online/offline diagnostics Depth 11.00 in. (with handle protrusion) Height 1.13 in. Width 7.63 in. Weight Approx. 2.85 lb - without media 10 to 35C (50 to 95F) at sea level with an System Inlet Temperature Operating altitude derating of 1.0C per every 305m (1.8F per every 1000ft) above sea level to a maximum of 3050m (10,000ft), no direct sustained sunlight. Maximum rate of change is 10C/Hr (18F/Hr ). The upper limit may be limited by the type and number of options installed. System performance may be reduced if operating with a fan fault or above 30C (86F). Non-operating -30 to 60C (-22 to 140F). Maximum rate of change is 20C/Hr (36F/Hr). DA - 12480 Worldwide Version 11 November 17, 2008 Page 14

Fabric services

Options Supported software
Management access Diagnostics Dimensions

Environment

Relative Humidity
10 to 90% relative humidity (Rh), 28C (82.4F) maximum wet bulb temperature, noncondensing. Non-operating 5 to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 38.7C (101.7F) maximum wet bulb temperature, noncondensing. Operating 3050 m (10,000 ft). This value may be limited by Altitude the type and number of options installed. Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457 m/min (1500 ft/min). Non-operating 9144 m (30,000 ft). Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457 m/min (1500 ft/min). Operating 1 G, 10-500 Hz, 60 minutes per axis Vibration Non-operating 2 G, 10-500 Hz, 30 minutes Operating Half-sine-wave shock, 40 G, 2 ms duration, in each direction of three Shock mutually perpendicular axes. Non-operating Half-sine-wave shock, 140 G, 2 ms duration, in each direction of three mutually perpendicular axes; and square-wave shock up to 80 G, 180 inches/s velocity change, in each direction of three mutually perpendicular axes. CFR 47 Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A level EMI CISPR22 Class A EN55022 Class A VCCI Class A ITE AS/NZS 3548 Class A CNS 13438 Class A EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) for CE Marking in European Union Underwriters Laboratories, UL60950 Safety Canadian Standards Association, CSA60950 TUV Rheinland of North America, EN60950 Nemko, EN60950 Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) for CE Marking in European Union Fibre Channel Standards FC-AL ANSI X3.272: 1996 FC-AL-2 INCITS 332: 1999 And Revisions FC-GS-5 Rev 8.2 (under development, includes the following) FC-GS-4 ANSI INCITS 387: 2004 FC-GS-3 ANSI INCITS 348: 2001 FC-GS-2 ANSI INCITS 288: 1999 FC-SW-4 Rev 7.7 (under development, includes the following) FC-SW-3 INCITS 384: 2004 FC-SW-2 INCITS 355: 2001 FC-SW INCITS 321: 1998 FC-VI INCITS 357: 2002 FC-TAPE INCITS TR-24: 1999 FC-DA INCITS TR-36: 2004 (includes the following) FC-FLA INCITS TR-20: 1998

Operating

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FC-PLDA INCIT S TR-19: 1998 FC-SP Rev 1.73 (under development) FC-MI-2 ANSI/INCITS TR-39-2005 FC-PI INCITS 352: 2002 FC-PI-2 INCITS 404: 2005 FC-FS-2 Rev 0.9 (under development, includes the following) FC-FS INCITS 373: 2003 FC-LS Rev 1.2 (under development) FC-BB-3 Rev 6.9 (under development, includes the following) FC-BB-2 INCITS 372: 2003 FC-SB-3 INCITS 374: 2003 (replaces FC-SB ANSI X3.271: 1996; FC-SB-2 INCITS 374: 2001) RFC 2625 IP and ARP Over FC RFC 2837 Fabric Element MIB MIB-FA INCITS TR-32: 2003 FCP-2 INCITS 350: 2003 (replaces FCP ANSI X3.269: 1996) SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.02 (ANSI INCITS 388: 2004) SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.1 (Draft) Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

QuickSpecs

Overview

Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem
The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for the HP p-Class BladeSystem delivers a new paradigm for server to storage network connectivity. IT organizations now have the ability to lower cost, minimize deployment time, and save precious rack space through the integration of Fibre Channel switching into the HP BladeSystem. Server connectivity to the switch is built into the BladeSystem chassis backplane eliminating cabling and small form factor interconnects (SFP). The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch plugs into the back of the HP BladeSystem chassis resulting in a zero foot print Fibre Channel connection solution. It installs quickly and easily into the GbE2 Interconnect Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem or the Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch module for HP p-Class BladeSystem and provides seamless integration into existing or planned Brocade-based storage networking fabrics. The new Access Gateway feature enables fabric interoperability, greater scalability and simplified management.

Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch

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Key Features and Benefits
Integrated design Consolidation of enterprise components saves cost and space Shared power and cooling Zero foot print Fibre channel connections between the servers and switch reside within BladeSystem chassis Associated costs for FC cables and SFPs are eliminated Faster time to deploy, just plug the switch into the chassis Minimal external cabling Fully compatible with HP StorageWorks B-series switches 4Gbps SAN facing ports New high speed bandwidth capability Supports Brocade trunking technology Auto-sensing recognizes 2Gb & 1Gb fabric devices Fabric interoperability and scalability Brocade Access Gateway enables interoperability with any supported SAN fabric and eliminates domain considerations Broad range of management tools Supports all Brocade Fabric OS based applications SMI compliant for server based SAN management applications Redundant switches (2) per BladeSystem Each server blade has a redundant path to the fabric resulting in highly available solution for SAN connectivity Enables use of multipathing software for an automated failover solution Employs same technology as stand alone Brocade switches Leverages same hardware and firmware Available in base, Full Fabric, or Power Pack models Choose what features and management options make the best sense for your application

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Models
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Base Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Full Fabric Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Power Pack *NOTE: #0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order when factory integration is indicated.

A7533A* A7534A* A7535A*

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Product Highlights

Advanced Fabric Services
ISL Trunking (optional)* Hardware Enforced Zoning * WebTools Fabric Watch (optional)* Advanced Performance Monitoring (optional)* * Not supported in Brocade Access Gateway mode.

Manageability

WebTools Fabric Manager (optional) Advanced Performance Monitoring (optional) API SNMP SMI Brocade Access Gateway, a feature enabled in Fabric OS v5.2.1b and later, enables Brocade blade server SAN switches to interoperate with other SAN fabrics running supported firmware. While in Brocade Access Gateway mode, the device must also be connected to an NPIV-enabled edge switch or director. Supported edge environments are listed in the Brocade Fabric OS release notes.

Interoperability

Software Components, Standard
Access Gateway* Included with Fabric OS v5.2.1b and later, Brocade Access Gateway Mode enables seamless connectivity for Brocade blade server SAN switches to any supported SAN fabric, enhances scalability, and simplifies manageability. Utilizing N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) standards, Brocade Access Gateway eliminates switch/domain considerations. * Brocade Access Gateway mode does not support many switch-related features, including the Power Pack bundle. Please refer to the Fabric OS v5.2.1b Release Notes and Access Gateway Administrator's Guide for details. Frame Filtering An ASIC based capability that enables new applications and features. The switch has the ability to "view" the first 64-bytes of the Fibre Channel frame. At this time, Frame Filtering enables advanced capabilities such as Advanced Zoning and Advanced Performance Monitoring (optional). WWN Zoning and Access Control are enforced by hardware that provides the same simple administration previously enforced only with software. Administrators can organize a physical fabric into logical groups and prevent unauthorized access by devices outside the Zone. Enables organizations to monitor and manage single Fibre Channel switches and small SAN fabrics. Tasks can be performed through a Java-capable Web browser from a standard laptop, desktop PC or workstation from any location within the enterprise.

Advanced Zoning

Web Tools

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Software Components, Optional
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Power Pack The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch Power Pack Software includes*: ISL Trunking Advanced Performance Monitoring Extended Fabrics Fabric Watch * Not supported in Access Gateway mode. ISL Trunking For high performance enhanced Trunking, this optional license logically groups up to four E-ports to provide a high bandwidth trunk between two Brocade or HP B-Series switches. Each switch needs its own license. The switch operating system views the trunk as a single, high bandwidth resource (up to 16 Gb when routing connections between 4Gb capable switches). Connections are load-balanced across the individual links, which comprise the logical trunk group. Each switch can have a total of one 4-port Trunk group. Fabric Watch enables each switch to monitor the SAN for potential faults-and automatically alert network managers to problems before they become failures. Fabric Watch tracks a variety of SAN fabric elements, events, and counters. Monitoring fabric-wide events, ports, SFPs, and environmental parameters permits early fault detection and isolation as well as performance measurement. Each switch in the SAN needs its own Fabric Watch license.

Fabric Watch

Advanced Performance This enabling technology helps administrators monitor and watch specific fabric metrics from a SID Monitoring (Source ID) to a DID (Destination ID), so they can fine-tune and scale the fabric more efficiently. Plus, Advanced Performance Monitoring includes the ability for early warning detection of hot spots within the fabric, a powerful tool for maintaining overall balanced performance. Extended Fabrics Extends all of the scalability, reliability, and performance benefits of Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs) beyond the native 10 km distance specified by the Fibre Channel standard. Secure Fabric OS is available only on the B-Series platform and is the only solution that provides protection for both management access and switch-to-switch authentication. This comprehensive security solution for SAN fabrics provides policy-based security protection for more predictable change management, assured configuration integrity and reduced risk of downtime. Secure Fabric OS protects the network by using the strongest, enterprise-class security methods available, including digital certificates and digital signatures, multiple levels of password protection, strong password encryption and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-based authentication, and 128-bit encryption of the switch's private key used for digital signatures. With its flexible design, Secure Fabric OS enables organizations to customize SAN security to meet specific policy requirements. In addition, Secure Fabric OS works in conjunction with Advanced Zoning to further secure access to the SAN, simplify storage management, and reduce provisioning time.

Secure Fabric OS

Fabric Manager Fabric Manager is a highly scalable, Java-based application that manages multiple switches and not included with Power multiple fabrics (up to eight) in real time, helping SAN administrators with SAN configuration, Pack monitoring, dynamic provisioning, and daily management. SAN administrators gain rapid access to critical SAN information across multiple personality fabrics, including both Fabric OS SANs and enhanced Secure Fabric OS SANs.

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BladeSystem compatibility
NOTE: The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch must be deployed with p-Class BladeSystem infrastructure and will only work with the BL p-Class Server Enclosure with Enhancements. Servers Proliant BL20pG2 Proliant BL20pG3 Proliant BL25p Proliant BL30p Proliant BL35p Proliant BL40p Proliant BL45p Integrity BL60p ProLiant BL p-Class BL p-Class Server Blade Enclosure with enhanced backplane components Server Blade Enclosures ProLiant BL p-Class Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP p-Class BladeSystem Ethernet Switches HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Ethernet Switch

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Warranty
Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information
(1-1-1) Hardware Warranty - One-year on-site warranty, normal business hours, next business day response, installation not included. NOTE: The hardware warranty covers firmware and embedded non-saleable software. Saleable software carries its own warranty, please see below. Software Warranty: HP warrants only that the software media will be free of physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days from delivery. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY: The entire liability of HP and its suppliers and your exclusive remedy for software that does not conform to this Limited Warranty shall be the repair or replacement of the defective media. This warranty and remedy are subject to your returning the defective media during the warranty period to HP in the country in which you obtained the software. HP Service & Warranty HP Service & Warranty Support Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages Support can be purchased. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Centre for details. HP provides a one-year, hardware limited warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. In addition, available service offerings include a full range of HP Care Pack packaged hardware and software services: Installation Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times System management and performance services For more information on warranty and support options, please visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/hps/tech/storage/supp/. Software Product Services Stand-alone telephone support Rights to new license version Media and documentation updates Installation services On-site maintenance (includes warranty support) Response time upgrades during the warranty period Post-warranty coverage

Hardware Product Services
HP Care Pack Services Service offerings include a full range of Customer HP Care Pack services for both hardware and Warranty Upgrade software services: Options Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4-hours Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 5 days x 9 hours to 7 days x 24 hours Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be purchased. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Centre for details

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HP Care Pack Information
HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage. HP Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration. HP Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user customer). Proof of purchase may be required. HP Care Pack services are prepaid. For additional HP Care Pack (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part numbers, please refer to the URL listed below: http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/carepaq/index.html Implementation service, SAN Architecture service. For more information on service options, please visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/san.

Additional Services

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Configuration Information
Step 1 Base Configurations
Select one: Model Name Brocade 4GB SAN Switch, base Model Description (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; two (2) 4Gb SFPs; one (1) FC Signal Conditioning Card; one (1) serial cable; one (1) mini USB to serial adapter; WebTools license; Zoning license; documentation - supports connectivity to a maximum of 2 Brocade switches (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; two (2) 4Gb SFPs; one (1) FC Signal Conditioning Card; one (1) serial cable; one (1) mini USB to serial adapter; WebTools license; Zoning license; documentation - supports full fabric connectivity (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; two (2) 4Gb SFPs; one (1) FC Signal Conditioning Card; one (1) serial cable; one (1) mini USB to serial adapter; WebTools license; Zoning license; documentation - supports full fabric connectivity and includes Power Pack features and management tools (see software components, optional) Part Number A7533A
Brocade 4GB SAN Switch, Full Fabric Brocade 4GB SAN Switch, Power Pack

A7534A

A7535A
Step 2 Additional Options
Select each type of required options with quantities specified: Model Name Model Description Hardware: 4Gb Optical Short wave Transceivers (SFPs) 4Gb - 150M 2Gb - 300M 1Gb - 500M Long Wave, 4Gb - 10km 2Gb Optical Short Wave, 300 m, 2X, FC Transceivers (SFPs) Long Wave - 10 km Long Wave - 35 km Optical cables LC-LC for between 2GB or 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 1-Gb 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 Part Number A7446B

AE493A A6515A A6516A 300836-B21 221692-B21 221692-B22 221692-B23 221692-B26 221692-B27 221691-B21 221691-B22 221691-B23

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Software: Full Fabric Upgrade license Power Pack Software Bundle For upgrading Base switches to Full Fabric

T4261A T3573A

For upgrading Base or Full Fabric switches to Power Pack Includes bundled license for: ISL Trunking Advanced Performance Monitoring Fabric Watch Extended Fabrics Fabric Watch ISL Trunking Kit Advanced Performance Monitoring Extended Fabrics Fabric Manager, v5.x Enterprise Edition Fabric Manager, v5.x Base Edition (10 domains) Fabric Manager, v4 to v5 Enterprise License Upgrade Fabric Manager, v4 to v5 Base License Upgrade Fabric Manager, v5 Base to v5 Enterprise License Upgrade Secure Fabric OS

Optional Software

324504-B21 324506-B21 324507-B21 324505-B21 T4269A T4270A T4272A T4271A T4273A 332924-B21

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Technical Specifications
Fibre Channel ports Device support and Scalability guidelines Performance Certified maximum Interoperability
8 internal 1-2Gb server ports, 4 external 4Gb auto-sensing ports (ships with two 4Gb SFPs) http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html 4 GB/sec line speed, full duplex Certified maximum information available at: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html 4/8 SAN Switch, SAN Switch 8, SAN Switch 16, 4/16 SAN Switch, SAN Switch 8-EL, SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 16-EL, SAN Switch 2/16N FF, SAN Switch 2/32, 4/32 SAN Switch, Core Switch 2/64, SAN Director 2/128, 4/256 SAN Director Non-blocking <2 sec. with no contention, cut-through routing 2112-byte payload Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames) FL_Port, F_Port, and E_Port; self-discovery based on switch type (U_Port) Fabric switches support unicast, multicast (256 groups), and broadcast Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Short-wave and long-wave transceivers (SFP's) Simple Name Server, Registered State Change Notification (RSN), Alias Server (multicast); and Zoning, Web Tools. Optional Fabric Watch, Extended Fabrics, and Remote Switch SFP media Telnet, SNMP, WebTools, Brocade Zoning, SES (optional), Fabric Watch, Extended Fabrics, Remote Switch 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45), serial port POST and embedded online/offline diagnostics Depth 4.493 in (7.5" including locking handle and connector pins) Height 1.525 in Width 3.410 in Weight 0.80 lb Temperature Operating 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) Non-operating -13 to 158 F (-25 to 70 C) Relative Humidity (non- Operating 20% to 80% condensing) Non-operating 5% to 95% Wet Bulb Temperature Operating 82.4 F (28 C) Non-operating 101.7 F (38.7 C) Vibration Operating 5 G, 5-500-5 Hz Non-operating 2 G, 5-5 kHz Up to 9,800 ft (3,000 m) 80 G, 2.5 ms, half sine FCC Class A ICES-003 Class A AS/NZS 3548 Class A VCCI Class A UL/CUL Listed Accessory CE

Switch core Fabric latency Maximum frame size Classes of service Port types Data traffic types Media types Laser Fabric services Options Supported software Management access Diagnostics Dimensions

Environment

Altitude Shock EMI

Safety

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Fibre Channel Standards And Revisions
FC-FG Rev 3.5 FC-AL Rev. 4.5 FC-FLA Rev 2.7 FC-PLDA Rev 2.1 FC-PH-2 Rev 7.4 FC-GS-2 Rev 5.3 FC-PH-3 Rev 9.4 FC-SW Rev 3.3 FC-AL-2 Rev. 7.0 FC-PH Rev 4.3 NOTE: Operating temperature has an altitude derating of 34 F (1 C) per 1,000 ft (304.8 m). No direct sunlight. Upper operating limit is 10,000 ft (3,048 m) or 70Kpa/10.1 psia. Upper non-operating limit is 30,000 ft (9,144 m) or 30.3 KPa/4.4 psia. Storage maximum humidity of 95% is based on a maximum temperature of 113 F (45 C). Altitude maximum for storage is 70 KPa. Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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