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2109 S16
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SAN Fibre Channel Switch
The IBM 2109 Model S16 is a 16-port SAN Fibre Channel Switch that is used to interconnect multiple
host servers with storage servers and devices, creating a SAN.
Highlights:
1 Gb Fibre Channel
Four shortwave ports standard, 12 ports optional by adding shortwave or longwave GBICs
SC connections
For use with iSeries #2765, #2766, #2787 and #5704 PCI-X Fibre Channel Tape Controller (LC
Duplex)
9406 feature #0371, LC-SC Adapter Kit (50 micron) required to connect SC cable
Shortwave GBIC
Longwave GBIC
5 m multi-mode 50 micron cable (SC-SC)
25 m multi-mode 50 micron cable (SC-SC)
Minimum operating system level: OS/400 V5R1, QuickLoop RPQ required
*
For detailed device and server support details, go to:
ftp://service.boulder.ibm.com/storage/san/2109s16/SM2109S16.pdf
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3534 F08
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IBM TotalStorage SAN Model F08
The IBM 3434 SAN Switch Model F08 is an 8-port Fibre Channel switch. It is designed to provide 2 Gbps
Fibre Channel port-to-port throughput with auto-sensing capability for connection to existing 1 Gbps host
servers, storage and switches in a 1U form factor. The F08 is fully interoperable with the IBM TotalStorage
2109 Models S08, S16, and F16 SAN Switches.
Highlights:
2 Gb Fibre Channel, auto-sense for connection to 1 Gb
Four shortwave ports standard, four ports optional by adding shortwave or longwave transceivers
LC connections
For use with the iSeries #2765, #2766, #2787, and #5704 PCI-X Fibre Channel Tape Controller (LC
Duplex)
Shortwave transceiver
Longwave transceiver
1 m multi-mode LC/LC fibre cable
5 m multi-mode LC/LC fibre cable
25 m multi-mode LC/LC fibre cable
SC (male)/LC (female) coupling cable
LC (male)/SC (female) coupling cable
Full Fabric Activation
Minimum operating system level: OS/400 V5R1, QuickLoop RPQ required
*
Minimum operating system level for switched fabric support: OS/400 V5R2
For detailed device and server support details, go to:
ftp://service.boulder.ibm.com/storage/san/3534f08/SM3534F08.pdf
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Machine Description 9406
models
