IBM SAN Fibre Channel Managed Hub Provides Entry-Level FC-AL Connectivity

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1 Hardware Announcement April 23, 2001 IBM SAN Fibre Channel Managed Hub Provides Entry-Level FC-AL Connectivity Overview The IBM Storage Area Network (SAN) Fibre Channel Managed Hub supports entry-level work group Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) connectivity for such applications as high-availability clustering, storage consolidation, and LAN-free backup. The Managed Hub is designed for implementing entry-level homogeneous multinode server clusters and storage systems, providing high-speed interconnections for FC-AL environments. An arbitrated loop is logically formed by connecting all eight ports on the Hub into a single loop, or the ports can be zoned into several arbitrated loops. Each port supports 100 MB/second full duplex data transfer. And with nonblocking architecture, the Managed Hub can handle simultaneous data transfer. There are seven fixed, short Wave optical ports on the Managed Hub. The eighth port is a Gigabit Interface Convertor (GBIC) slot that can be configured for either short wave or long wave optical media. Two Managed Hubs can be cascaded, providing a loop of up to fourteen ports, and can be attached to the IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch providing loop attachment of storage devices. The StorWatch Fibre Channel Managed Hub Specialist, included with the Managed Hub, enables you to configure and manage the Hub via a Web browser from a workstation over an Ethernet network connection to the Managed Hub. The StorWatch Specialist also provides Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) messages, traps, and Management Information Base (MIBs) that is designed to be integrated into existing enterprise structures. The FC Managed Hub optionally supports Fabric Watch for advanced monitoring of key hub components allowing threshold settings and counters that trigger notifications. Key Prerequisites The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Managed Hub supports attachment of the following server, storage, and SAN products: Intel-based servers running Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server Edition; or Windows NT 4.0 Server or Enterprise Server Edition IBM iseries e-servers with OS/400 V5R1 IBM Netfinity FAStT500 and FAStT200 RAID Controller subsystems IBM Enterprise Storage Server IBM Modular Storage Server IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch IBM SAN Data Gateway and Router with all supported storage subsystems Specific details on models, adapters, operating system releases, and configuration options are available on the Web at: /fchub Planned Availability Date April 27, 2001 At a Glance The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Managed Hub offers: Industry standard Fibre Channel attachment High-speed performance utilizing nonblocking switch-based technology Simultaneous 100 MB/second full duplex data transfers across all ports Eight ports, one that is configurable with either a short wave or long wave optical GBIC StorWatch FC Managed Hub Specialist, a Web browser interface for configuration, management, and service Support of industry standard MIBs enabling standard SNMP management Fabric Watch management capabilities For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

2 Description The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Managed Hub provides industry standard Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop connectivity of an entry-level homogeneous cluster of host servers and storage systems. The Managed Hub has eight FC-AL ports. Seven ports support fixed short wave optical media for connecting devices on multimode fiber up to 500 meters. The eighth port is a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) slot that can be configured for either short wave optical (#2010), or long wave optical (#2020) media. Long wave singlemode fiber can be up to 10 kilometers. The Managed Hub is an integrated rack-mountable component that is serviced as a single replaceable unit. Included with the Managed Hub is a rack-mounting kit, product documentation, and a power cord for connecting to the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) in the rack. The Managed Hub can be installed in the Netfinity RACK ( ) or an equivalent, industry standard 19-inch rack. A stand-alone configuration is also an option with feature number In rack-mounted configurations, 1U space and one outlet on the rack PDU are required. For stand-alone configurations, you must order the country-unique power cord (#98xx). Attachment to host servers and storage systems requires fiber optical cables. The short wave ports require multimode optical cables, either 50.0/125 micron optical cables for distances up to 500 meters, or 62.5/125 micron fiber optical cables for distances up to 175 meters. If a long wave GBIC is utilized, the required fiber optical cable is a singlemode, 9.0/125 micron cable for distances up to ten kilometers. These cables are customer-supplied, or orderable with the following two part numbers: Feature number meter Multimode (50.0/125 u) Fiber Optical Cable Feature number meter Multimode (50.0/125 u) Fiber Optical Cable The Fabric Watch Activation feature (#7301) provides a means to obtain the unique activation key necessary to enable the Fabric Watch function within firmware level 2.2.1, or later on a specific Fibre Channel Managed Hub. The Fabric Watch feature allows you to monitor key elements of the SAN fabric and FC hubs. This monitoring helps to improve management capabilities and enables you to identify and escalate potential problems. Fabric Watch continuously monitors each element for: Various fabric events. FC Managed Hub environmentals, on the ports and GBICs. Out-of-boundary conditions. Fabric Watch then provides notification when any of the defined boundaries are exceeded. You can configure exactly which elements are monitored and can set the thresholds for such conditions as errors, status, and performance counters. Fabric Watch is accessed through: The StorWatch FC Managed Hub Specialist included with the FC Managed Hub A Telnet interface to the FC Managed Hub A SNMP-based enterprise manager A configuration file to the FC Managed Hub With the Fabric Watch Activation (#7301), you will receive a unique Transaction Key and documentation. The Transaction Key entitles you to enable the specific activation feature on one IBM SAN FC Managed Hub unit. To enable the activation feature, you will first need access to the Internet, where you will indicate the exact serial number and worldwide name (wwn) of the specific FC Managed Hub to be enabled, and the Transaction Key you received. A unique activation key will be returned to you to enter into the FC Managed Hub with the licenseadd command. Step-by-step instructions and the Internet address are provided with the Transaction Key. The Fabric Watch Activation feature requires the FC Managed Hub to be at firmware level 2.2.1, or later. The latest firmware level can be downloaded from the Web at: Accessibility by People with Disabilities For Hardware Offerings The following features support use by people with disabilities: Ports and connectors support connection of industry-standard devices Euro Currency This product is not impacted by euro currency. Product Positioning The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Managed Hub is a component in IBM s Fibre Channel SAN connectivity product offerings. The Managed Hub enables customers making initial investments in Fibre Channel connectivity to begin with small workgroup clusters of host servers and storage systems. The Managed Hub implements the industry standard Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) protocol, providing: High-speed simultaneous data transfers between all ports Fault isolation at the port level A StorWatch Specialist for configuration and management Customers can benefit from the Managed Hub if they are beginning to implement Fibre Channel connectivity between host servers and storage systems in homogeneous server environments. Customers with larger system requirements and needs for expansion should consider the IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch and the implementation of a SAN fabric. The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Managed Hub Web page includes additional details on supported host systems, SAN components, and storage systems: Trademarks StorWatch and Enterprise Storage Server are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Wave, OS/400, Netfinity, and Magstar are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others

3 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information April 23, 2001 Publications The following publications are shipped with the product. Additional copies of individual publications are available on the Internet on the date indicated at: Order Availability Title Number Date IBM SAN Fibre Channel SY April 23, 2001 Managed Hub 3534 Installation and Service Guide IBM SAN Fibre Channel GC April 23, 2001 Managed Hub 3534 User s Guide IBM External Device SA April 23, 2001 Safety Information Installation and planning information is now available via the Internet at: Technical Information Specified Operating Environment Physical Specifications: The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Managed Hub is designed for rack-mount use. Height Rack Mount: Width: Depth: Weight: Operating Environment Temperature RU (1U) 4.37 cm (1.72 in) cm (16.87 in) cm (10.03 in) 4.1 kg (9 lb) Operating: 10 to 40.0 C (50 to 104 F) Non operating: -35 to 65.0 C (-31 to 149 F) Relative humidity: 5% to 80% 40 C Altitude: Up to 3,000 m (9,800 ft) Shock: 4g, 11 ms, half sine Vibration Operating: 5, octave/minute Non operating: 10, octave/minute Power: Supported power range; V ac, Hz EMC Conformance FCC A CISPR22 Class A EN55022 Class A VCCI Class A ITE Taiwan BCIQ Product Safety/Country Testing/Certification UL Standard 1950 CSA (Canada) IEC950/EN60950 (CF-Europe) TUV (Germany) Hardware Requirements Specific details on supported operating systems, servers, and storage products attachability, SAN connectivity products, and configuration options are available on the Web at: Software Requirements Specific details on supported operating system releases are available on the Web at: Compatibility: Nonrack-mounted installation is supported. You must order one country-specific power cord. Limitations: In configurations with the IBM Fibre Channel Switch (2109S08/S16), all host systems must be attached to the FC Switch. Only storage systems can be attached to the FC Managed Hub. Cable Orders Planning Information Fiber Optic Cable: A fiber optic cable is required for attaching the IBM SAN Fibre Channel Managed Hub to the host system adapters, or other storage area Fibre Channel components. The cable can be customer-supplied, or ordered with the Managed Hub in the lengths available. The attaching fiber cable must be 50.0/125 micrometers for distances up to 500 meters, or 62.5/125 micrometers for distances up to 175 meters. The connection is a duplex SC connector type. Description Feature Number Fiber Channel Cable multimode 5805 optical 50.0 u 5 m Fiber Channel Cable multimode 5825 optical 50.0 u 25 m This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

4 Product Support Services, offered by IBM Global Services, can provide additional fiber optic components and fiber optic cabling solutions. IBM Site and Connectivity Services (IT Consulting and Implementation Services in the U.S.) provides structured, modular, fiber optic data center connectivity solutions as part of its Fiber Transport Services (FTS) offering. Preterminated fiber optic trunk cables, in standard lengths up to 450 ft (138 m) and fiber optic jumper cables in lengths up to 200 ft (61 m), are available as part of the planning, fiber optic commodities, and installation activities performed by IBM personnel. Custom lengths and custom installation of fiber optic cables, both multimode and single mode, can also be provided as part of IBM Site and Connectivity Services solutions. Contact your local IBM Services Sales Specialist for additional information on Fiber Transport Services, or IBM Site and Connectivity Services. In the United States, call 800-IBM-4YOU ( ), or contact Matt Matthews at Additional information can also be found at: Installability: Hardware installation time for the IBM SAN FC Managed Hub is estimated at 30 minutes. Security, Auditability, and Control This product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, host software, and/or application software to which it is attached. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. Terms and Conditions This product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement. IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts. In some cases, the hardware product may have been previously installed. Regardless, IBM warranty terms apply. Volume Orders: Contact your IBM representative IBM Credit Corporation Financing: Yes Warranty Service: Copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty can be obtained by contacting your reseller or calling IBM. In the United States, call IBM at In Canada, call IBM at Warranty Period: One year Warranty Service: IBM On-site Exchange (IOE), nine hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next business day response. This is a Category A machine, and warranty service is performed by IBM Service only. Maintenance Service: IOE, nine hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next business day response. IOE, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4 hour average response. Maintenance Service (ICA): Currently available maintenance services for ICA legacy contracts. The preferred go to market offerings are ServiceElect. However, ICA legacy contracts will still be available for current customers until such time when they are withdrawn. Alternative Service (Warranty Service Upgrades): IOE, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4 hour average response. Extended Maintenance Option: Yes Central Facility Maintenance Service Option: No When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order. Usage Plan Machine: No IBM Hourly Service Rate Classification: Two Mid-Range System Option: Yes Eligible Discount Types Three-Year Five-Year % 17% Corporate Service Option: Yes Discount Three-Year Five-Year Network 15% 20% System 12% 17% When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order. Rental Offering: No Field-Installable Features: Yes Model Conversions: No Customer Setup: Yes Graduated Charges: No Educational Allowance: A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance. ServiceElect (ESA): ServiceElect Statement of Work (SOW Z ) provides hardware warranty service upgrades, maintenance and selected annuity support services in one agreement. Warranty Service Upgrade: IOE, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4 hour average response

5 Prices Field Plant Machine Feature Purchase Install Install Description Type Model Number Price Only Only IBM SAN Fibre Channel RU $7,395 No Yes Managed Hub GBIC (Gigabit Interface Convertor): Shortwave GBIC No No Longwave GBIC ,110 No No Fiber Optic Cables: Fiber Channel Cable No No multimode optical 50/125 u, 5 m Fiber Channel Cable No No multimode optical 50/125 u, 25 m Fabric Watch No No Activation Non-rack Mount No Yes Install Rochester No Yes Fulfillment/Routing Power Cords for Non-rack Install: Power Cord 250V, No Yes 10 A, 2.8 m Group 1 Power Cord 250 V, No Yes 10 A, 2.8 m Group 2 Power Cord 250 V, No Yes 10 A, 2.8 m Group 3 Power Cord 250 V, No Yes 10 A, 2.8 m Group 4 Power Cord 250 V, No Yes 10 A, 2.8 m Group 5 Power Cord 250 V, No Yes 10 A, 2.8 m Denmark Power Cord 250 V, No Yes 10 A, 2.8 m Israel Power Cord 250 V, No Yes 10 A, 2.8 m Switzerland Power Cord 250 V, No Yes 10 A, 2.8 m Australia, New Zealand Power Cord 250 V, No Yes 10 A, 2.8 m Thailand Power Cord 250 V, No Yes 10 A, 2.8 m Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay Power Cord 250 V, 6 A, No Yes 2.8 m Peoples Republic of China Power Cord 125 V, No Yes 10 A, 1.8 m U.S./Chicago Maintenance Service Charges: For Maintenance and Alternative Service Charges, refer to Hardware Announcement , dated March 14, For ServiceElect (ESA) Maintenance Service Charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 ( )

6 Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40 countries around the world. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM Credit Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization. Country organizations are listed on the Web at: Order Now Use Priority/Reference Code: YE001 Phone: Fax: Internet: Mail: 800-IBM-CALL 800-2IBM-FAX ibm IBM Atlanta Sales Center Dept. YE001 P.O. Box 2690 Atlanta, GA You can also contact your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative. To identify them, call 800-IBM-4YOU. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date