Storage Area Networks: Designing and Implementing a Mass Storage System
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8.2 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters
8.2.1 A3404A Host Bus Adapter
Figure 8-4. A3404A Fibre Channel Adapter
This Fibre Channel Adapter (FCA) is designed for K-Class systems, models K2xx, K3xx, K4xx, and K5xx. It is a full speed (1063 Mbps), shortwave, non-OFC device. See Table 8-1 for a complete list of supported systems.
Although it is similar to the product used for T-Class systems, this adapter has a different bulkhead and standoffs near the rear connector for shock and vibration protection. It cannot be interchanged with T-Class adapters.
8.2.2 A3636A Host Bus Adapter
Figure 8-5. A3636A Fibre Channel Adapter
This FCA is designed for T-Class systems, model T600. It is a full-speed (1063 Mbps), shortwave, non-OFC device. See Table 8-1 for a complete list of supported systems.
Although it is similar to the product used for the K-Class systems, this adapter has a different bulkhead and no standoffs near the rear connector. It cannot be interchanged with K-Class adapters.
8.2.3 A3591A Host Bus Adapter
Figure 8-6. A3591A Fibre Channel Adapter
This Fibre Channel Adapter is designed for A-Class and D-Class systems. It is a full-speed (1063 Mbps), shortwave, non-OFC device. See Table 8-1 for a complete list of supported systems.
8.2.4 A3740A Host Bus Adapter
Figure 8-7. A3740A Fibre Channel Adapter
This Fibre Channel Adapter (FCA) is designed for A-, N-, and V-Class systems. It is a full-speed (1063 Mbps), shortwave, non-OFC device. See Table 8-1 for a complete list of supported systems.
Figure 8-8. A3740A Fibre Channel Adapter (New Revision)
8.2.5 A5158A Host Bus Adapter
Figure 8-9. A5158A Fibre Channel Adapter
This Fibre Channel Adapter (FCA) is designed for L-, N-, and V-Class systems. It is a full-speed (1063 Mbps), shortwave, non-OFC device. See Table 8-1 for a complete list of supported systems.
Table 8-1. Supported Systems
| Supported SPUs | Slot | Characteristics | Connector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3404A | K-class, HP-UX 10.20 or 11.0. Boot support only on HP-UX 11.0. | HSC | 1063 Mbps, shortwave, non-OFC | SC Duplex |
| A3591A/B | A-class, D-class, HP-UX 10.20 or 11.0. No boot support on the A-class. Boot support for D-class on HP-UX 11.0 with A3591B. A3591B support on A-class models (A-180, A-400, A-500) and only on cer tain D-class models. | |||
| A3636A | T-600 class, HP-UX 10.20 or 11.0. | |||
| A3740A | A-class, N-class, and V-class, HP-UX 11.0. | PCI | ||
| A5158A | L-class, N-class, and V-class, HP-UX 11.0. |
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