Dell PowerVault 50F (Fibre Channel Switch) - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
file:///C|/Users/sharon_anand/Desktop/PowerVault/50f_enug/INTROD.HTM[3/15/2013 11:27:27 AM]
Back to Contents Page
Introduction: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
User's Guide
Overview • PowerVault 50F Switch Features • Performance • Manageability • Reliability • Serviceability •
System Components • Switching Function • Embedded Port • System Firmware • Interface Cards • Dual
Channel G_Port Interface Card • Dual Channel FL_Port Interface Card • SWL Fiber-Optic GBIC Module •
Copper GBIC Module
Overview
The Dell PowerVault™ 50F is an 8-port Fibre Channel switch that consists of a system board,
microprocessor board, connectors for supporting up to four dual-port interface cards, and firmware for
building and managing a Fabric. A Fabric is an active, intelligent, nonshared interconnect scheme for Fibre
Channel server and storage nodes. One or more switches interconnected create a Fibre Channel Fabric.
Figure 1-1 shows the switch view of a PowerVault™ 50F.
Figure 1-1. Switch View of PowerVault™ 50F
This chapter discusses:
PowerVault™ 50F Switch features
Performance
Manageability
Reliability
Serviceability
System Components
Switching Function
Embedded Port
System Firmware
Interface cards
Dual Channel G_Port Interface Card
Dual Channel FL_Port Interface Card
SWL Fiber-Optic GBIC Module
Copper GBIC Module
PowerVault™ 50F Switch Features
The PowerVault™ 50-F Switch includes the following features: