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3.7.2 M12 connectivity

The M12 supports Fibre Channel connectivity for:

򐂰 Servers:

– pSeries and selected RS/6000 servers

– xSeries and selected Netfinity servers

– Other Intel-based servers with Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000

– Selected Sun and HP servers

򐂰 Storage systems:

– IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server (ESS)

– IBM FAStT Family of Storage Servers

– IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 and IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape

Library 3494

– IBM 3583 Ultrium Tape Library and IBM 3584 UltraScalableTape Library

– IBM 3590-A60 FICON and ESS FICON devices are NOT supported

򐂰 SAN Switches:

– IBM SAN Switch F16 and F08 (Firmware Version 3.0)

– IBM SAN Switch S16, S08 and SAN Managed Hub (Firmware Version 2.6)

For specific availability dates, configuration options, server models, operating systems levels,

and attachment capabilities, consult the Web at:

http://www.ibm.com/storage/FCSwitch

3.7.3 Intelligence within the M12

To improve security and manageability, advanced Brocade Frame Filtering intelligence is

built directly into the M12 ASIC technology. This design enables new capabilities such as

fabric zoning based on LUN, WWN, or protocol. Administrators can improve end-to-end

performance analysis by measuring resource utilization on a fabric-wide basis. They can also

track port traffic levels based on source and destination IDs. This simplifies the reporting of,

and adherence to, service level agreements.

3.7.4 Open SAN management

The M12 simplifies management by networking core and edge switches under the Fabric OS,

the embedded real-time operating system. This enables heterogeneous device connectivity,

automatic data routing and rerouting, self-healing capabilities, and scalable connectivity. The

Fabric Access layer (the Fabric OS API) provides critical functions for integrating applications

within the SAN environment. The API enables software vendors to develop feature-rich

management applications that leverage the distributed intelligence in IBM SANs.

Note: QuickLoop support is not provided with the Core Fabric Switch. IBM

TotalStorage SAN Switches with QuickLoop capability may be used to attach private

loop devices in a core or edge fabric.

Important: zSeries and S/390 G5/G6 servers with FICON channels are not supported.