HP 409513-B21 User Manual
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for
QuickSpecs
c-Class BladeSystem
Overview
Simplify and make your data center change-ready. The HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for the c-Class
BladeSystem is the simplest, most flexible connection to your SAN fabrics. The HP 4Gb VC-FC Module is a new class of
blade interconnect that simplifies server connections by cleanly separating the server enclosure from SAN, simplifies SAN
fabrics by reducing cables without adding switches to the domain, and allows you to change servers in just minutes, not days.
The HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem is an innovative, new class of integrated
interconnects from HP.
Figure 1 HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module Front Bezel
1.
UID Indicator
2.
Module Health Indicator
3.
Port Configuration Status Indicator
4.
Link Status Indicator
5.
Port Activity Indicator
6.
Ports 1-4 (4Gb Fibre Channel)
What's New
Support for HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure
Models
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem
At A Glance
Performance
(4) 4Gb Auto-negotiating Fibre Channel uplinks connected to external SAN switches
(16) 4Gb Auto-negotiating Fibre Channel downlink ports provide maximum HBA performance
HBA Aggregation on uplinks ports using ANSI T11 standards-based N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) technology
Extremely low latency throughput provides switch-like performance.
Management
Managed with the Virtual Connect Ethernet Module
Does not add to SAN switch domains or require traditional SAN management
Appears as a pass-thru device to the SAN Manager
Virtual server profiles
Ability to pre-configure server I/O connections
Ability to move, add, or change servers on the fly
Once defined, SAN Administrators don't have to be involved in server changes
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Options
HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
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HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-
QuickSpecs
Overview
(4) Fibre Channel SFP's included with the Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module
Class BladeSystem
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QuickSpecs
Supported Products
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-
Class BladeSystem
Compatibility
HP ProLiant Servers
ProLiant BL c-Class
Server Blade
Enclosures
All HP ProLiant BladeSystem c-Class Server Blades with latest ROM updates
Supports all Server NIC's including LOM and Mezzanine card options
Virtual Connect requires the following minimum firmware levels:
BL460c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.05.01 or later
BL480c BIOS-System ROM version 2007.05.01 or later
BL465c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.04.05 or later
BL685c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.04.05 or later
Server Mezzanine Cards:
QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA QLogic Firmware loaded when driver is loaded. Use QLogic
BIOS version 1.26 (in Multiboot 1.63) or later
HP Emulex LPe 1105-HP 4Gb FC BIOS version 6.00a2 (3.00a4) or later
For the latest additional information on required firmware versions and to download firmware
upgrades, see the HP website
The HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 Enclosures have been designed up front with the Virtual
Connect Architecture in mind incorporating the HP Onboard Administrator, ILO Management, and
HP Management tools inside the Virtual Connect framework.
Virtual Connect requires the following minimum firmware levels:
http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystemupdates
.
Single and redundant Onboard Administrators - (version 2.01 or later)
Supported Configurations
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure - Rear View
1.
Upper Fan System
2.
Interconnect Bays 1 /2
3.
Interconnect Bays 3 / 4
4.
Interconnect Bays 5 / 6
5.
Interconnect Bays 7 / 8
6.
On Board Administrator
7.
Lower Fan System
8.
Rear Redundant Power Complex
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QuickSpecs
Supported Products
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Front View
1.
Device Bays 1 thru 8
2.
Enclosure DVD Drive
3.
Standby Onboard Administrator (reserved for Future)
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-
Class BladeSystem
4.
Insight Display
5.
Active Onboard Administrator
1.
Local KVM interface (reserved for future)
2.
Interconnect Bay 1
3.
Active Cool Fans
4.
Interconnect Bay 2
5.
Enclosure Up-link and Service Port
6.
Enclosure Down-link
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HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Rear View
7.
iLO/Onboard Administrator Port
8.
iLO/Onboard Administrator Port 2 (reserved for future)
9.
Power Supplies
10.
Interconnect Bay 4
11.
Interconnect Bay 3
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