The IBM 2109 SAN Fibre Channel Switch is used to interconnect multiple
host servers with storage servers and devices, creating a storage area
network (SAN).
Model Abstract 2109-S08
(No Longer Available as of January 30, 2003)
The IBM 2109 Model S08 has an 8-port Fibre Channel switch and 4
shortwave Gigabit Interface Convertors (GBICs).
The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch is an 8-or 16-port Fibre Channel
switch used to interconnect multiple host servers with storage servers
and devices, creating a storage area network (SAN). The switch allows
you to build a wide range of scalable SAN solutions with high-speed,
full-fabric support, and modular components. By creating an intelligent
connectivity infrastructure, or Fabric, that supports connections across
a wide range of host and storage types, the IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch
enables storage resources to be shared efficiently and to scale rapidly,
meeting the increasing demands by users for highly available,
heterogeneous access to expanding storage pools.
The IBM Fibre Channel Switch is available in several configurations,
from an 8-port, single-power entry model to the high-end, enterprise
solution 16-port, dual-power model. For added scalability, IBM SAN Fibre
Channel Switches can be cascaded, further increasing a Fabric's
scalability and resiliency. Each Fibre Channel port delivers
100MB/second, and the switches' non-blocking architecture guarantees
full-speed data delivery, irrespective of traffic conditions.
Intelligence is built into the switch architecture: self-learning
allows the Fabric to automatically discover and register host and storage
devices, and self-healing enables the Fabric to isolate a problem port
and reroute traffic onto alternate paths. In addition, internal to the
switch is a processor that provides Fabric services such as name serving,
zoning, routing, and dynamic microcode upgrades.
The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch comes with the StorWatch SAN Fibre
Channel Switch Specialist, a comprehensive set of management tools that
support a Web browser interface for flexible, easy-to-use integration
with existing enterprise management structures.
The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch provides the connectivity necessary
to make enterprise information accessible and available across multiple
host systems, from various storage systems or devices forming a
manageable storage area network (SAN). Utilizing the ANSI standard Fibre
Channel interconnect technology, the Switch provides 100 MB/s transfer
bandwidth on each Fibre Channel connection port. There are two models of
the IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch: the Model S08, which is capable of
supporting up to eight Fibre Channel ports for entry to midrange
environments, and the Model S16, which is capable of up to sixteen ports
for midrange to high-end enterprises. The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch
provides:
High Performance with low latency. The Switch's non-blocking
architecture provides multiple simultaneous connections, each capable of
up to 100 MB/s, with maximum latency of two microseconds.
Ports designed to support F, FL, and E-port modes of operation.
Easy setup and configuration. Internal power-on self test and a Web
browser interface usable from any Java-enabled browser on the
Inter/intranet provide configuration monitoring and diagnostics.
Scalable SAN solutions. Cascading Switches enable flexibility in
configurations to accommodate many different needs, and assure high
availability, and optimum performance.
StorWatch Specialist, which allows you to control which host systems
are logically connected to various storage systems and devices, providing
security and access control.
Automatic Fabric discovery. The Switch allows external host and
storage systems to discover other SAN-enabled systems that are connected
to the connectivity infrastructure (Fabric). This information is
maintained within an internal name server database.
Extended distance. The Switch can be configured with either
shortwave or longwave Gigabit Interface Convertors (GBICs), for distances
up to 10 kilometers between connections.
The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch has a number of selectable options.
The base Switch contains four shortwave GBICs, providing four Fibre
Channel port connections. You can select, in increments of one,
additional shortwave or longwave GBICs up to the maximum number of ports
on the selected model (eight on the S08 and 16 on the S16). A second
power supply can be installed on the Switch, providing a redundant power
supply. This enables dual-power source configurations to minimize power
outages, and, with the hot-pluggable capability of the power supplies,
allows for non-disruptive maintenance should a power supply fail. The
IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch can be used in either rack mounted or
tabletop configurations. The Switch requires fiber optic cables for
connection to the host systems, and storage systems or devices. These
cables can be customer supplied, or ordered with the Switch.
The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch is a key component in establishing a
viable multiple-host storage area network (SAN). The Switch enables the
interconnectivity of various heterogeneous host systems to multiple
storage servers and devices, using the industry-wide standard Fibre
Channel. Utilizing the IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch for various SAN
solutions, you can meet your business requirements for storage resource
sharing, system clustering, high availability, data backup and recovery,
and data sharing. By cascading the attachment of Switches, you can
configure scalable solutions that address your needs for high performance
and reliability, for environments ranging from small workgroups to large
distributed enterprises.
The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch Web page includes additional details
on supported host systems, SAN components, and storage systems:
Specific details on supported devices; storage products attachability,
SAN connectivity products, and configuration options are available on the
Web at:
The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch provides the connectivity necessary
to make enterprise information accessible and available across multiple
host systems, from various storage systems or devices forming a
manageable storage area network (SAN). Utilizing the ANSI standard Fibre
Channel interconnect technology, the Switch provides 100 MB/s transfer
bandwidth on each Fibre Channel connection port. There are two models of
the IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch: the Model S08, which is capable of
supporting up to eight Fibre Channel ports for entry to midrange
environments, and the Model S16, which is capable of up to sixteen ports
for midrange to high-end enterprises. The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch
provides:
High Performance with low latency. The Switch's non-blocking
architecture provides multiple simultaneous connections, each capable of
up to 100 MB/s, with maximum latency of two microseconds.
Ports designed to support F, FL, and E-port modes of operation.
Easy setup and configuration. Internal power-on self test and a Web
browser interface usable from any Java-enabled browser on the
Inter/intranet provide configuration monitoring and diagnostics.
Scalable SAN solutions. Cascading Switches enable flexibility in
configurations to accommodate many different needs, and assure high
availability, and optimum performance.
StorWatch Specialist, which allows you to control which host systems
are logically connected to various storage systems and devices, providing
security and access control.
Automatic Fabric discovery. The Switch allows external host and
storage systems to discover other SAN-enabled systems that are connected
to the connectivity infrastructure (Fabric). This information is
maintained within an internal name server database.
Extended distance. The Switch can be configured with either
shortwave or longwave Gigabit Interface Convertors (GBICs), for distances
up to 10 kilometers between connections.
The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch has a number of selectable options.
The base Switch contains four shortwave GBICs, providing four Fibre
Channel port connections. You can select, in increments of one,
additional shortwave or longwave GBICs up to the maximum number of ports
on the selected model (eight on the S08 and 16 on the S16). A second
power supply can be installed on the Switch, providing a redundant power
supply. This enables dual-power source configurations to minimize power
outages, and, with the hot-pluggable capability of the power supplies,
allows for non-disruptive maintenance should a power supply fail. The
IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch can be used in either rack mounted or
tabletop configurations. The Switch requires fiber optic cables for
connection to the host systems, and storage systems or devices. These
cables can be customer supplied, or ordered with the Switch.
The IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch can be configured for either rack
mount or tabletop use.
2109-S08 (1U)
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Height - Rack Mount: 4.34 cm (1.71 in)
Height - Tabletop: 4.72 cm (1.86 in)
Width: 42.86 cm (16.88 in)
Depth: 45.00 cm (17.72 in)
Weight:
Single power supply 6.36 kg (14 lb)
Dual power supply 7.73 kg (17 lb)
Specific details on supported operating systems, servers, and devices;
storage products attachability, SAN connectivity products, and
configuration options are available on the Web at:
Order
Title Number
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IBM 2109 S08 Switch User's Guide SC26-7349
IBM 2109 S08 Switch Installation SC26-7350
and Service Guide
Installation and planning information is now available via the
Internet at:
Description Machine Model Feature Part
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IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch - 8 Port 2109 S08 2109S08
GBIC (Gigabit Interface Convertor):
- Shortwave GBIC 2010 03K9308
- Longwave GBIC 2020 03K9307
top
Fiber Optic Cables:
- Fiber Channel Cable multimode 5805 03K9306
optical 50.0u, 5 m
- Fiber Channel Cable multimode 5825 03K9305
optical 50.0u, 25 m
Power Supply, Additional 6103 09L5403
Non-rack Mount Install 9205
Power Cords for Non-rack Install (# 9205):
- Power Cord 125V, 10A, 2.8 m (Group 1) 9800 6952300
United States, Canada, Antigua, St. Lucia,
St. Vincent, Dominica, Grenadines, Grenada, Aruba,
Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Cayman
Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic,
El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti,
Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Suriname,
Trinidad, Venezuela, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Nicaragua,
Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Albania, Eritrea,
Saudi Arabia.
- Power Cord 250V, 10A, 2.8 m (Group 2) 9820 13F9979
Afganistan, Netherlands Antilles, French Polynesia
Guinea, Indonesia, Armenia, Latvia, Angola, Austria,
Belgium, Luxembourg, Belarus, Bosnia, Botswana,
Bulgaria, Camaroon, Central Africa Republic,
Czech Republic, Congo, Egypt, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Kazakhstan,
Kirghizsta, Lebanon, Liberia, Macedonia, Mali,
Mauritania, Moldavia, Morocco, Mozambique,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia,
Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden,
Syria, Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine,
Russia, Uzbekistan, Zaire, Zimbabwe, Burundi,
Cape Verde Islands, Estonia, Lesotho, Lichtenstein,
Republic of Djibouti.
- Power Cord 250V, 10A, 2.8 m (Group 3) 9825 14F0033
Abu Dhabi, Brunei, Fiji, Hong Kong, Macao,
Malaysia, Singapore, Bahrain, Cyprus, Gambia,
Ghana, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait,
Malawi, Nepal, North Yemen, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar,
Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirites,
United Kingdom, Zambia.
- Power Cord 250V, 10A, 2.8 m (Group 4) 9829 14F0015
Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Pakistan,
South Africa, India.
- Power Cord 250V, 10A, 2.8 m (Group 5) 9830 14F0069
Chile, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya, Malta,
Somalia.
- Power Cord 250V, 10A, 2.8 m Denmark 9821 13F9997
- Power Cord 250V, 10A, 2.8 m Israel 9827 14F0087
- Power Cord 250V, 10A, 2.8 m Switzerland 9828 14F0051
- Power Cord 250V, 10A, 2.8 m Australia, 9831 13F9940
New Zealand
- Power Cord 250V, 10A, 2.8 m Thailand 9833 1838574
- Power Cord 250V, 10A, 2.8 m Uruguay, Argentina, 9834 36L8880
Paraguay
- Power Cord 250V, 6A, 2.8 m Peoples Republic 9840 02K0546
of China
- Power Cord 125V, 10A, 1.8 m U.S./Chicago 9986 6952301
(#1736) Expedited Delivery Service Indicator
(No Longer Available as of September 13, 2002)
This feature number
specifies that a system will be shipped to the customer with expedited 2
day delivery.
Attributes provided: None
Attributes required: None
For 2109-S08: (#1736)
Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1)
OS level required: None
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
CSU: Does not apply
Return parts MES: Does not apply
(#9205) Non-Rack Install
This feature will designate the 2109-xxx for a non-rack, tabletop
usage. You must order one specify feature number SC 98xx to
designate the country specific power cord.
Minimum Number of Features per 2109: None
Maximum Number of Features per 2109: Two
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Compatibility Conflicts: None
Customer Setup: No
Limitations: None
Field Installable: Yes
Cable Order: None
(#9297) Beaverton Fulfillment/Routing
(No Longer Available as of January 30, 2003)
This feature is for administrative purposes only. This code must be
added to all orders requiring integration or fulfillment of IBM SAN Fibre
Channel Switches (2109-S08 or S16) in Beaverton, Oregon.
Minimum Number of Features per 2109-S08 or S16: None.
Maximum Number of Features per 2109-S08 or S16: One.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None:
Compatibility Conflicts: SC 9290
Customer Setup: No.
Limitations: None.
Field Installable: No, Initial Plant Order only.
Cable Order: None.
Power Cords
Summary: You must specify the type of power cord(s) required when
ordering the 2109 for non-rack, tabletop use with feature #9205. Two
power cords are required when the additional power supply, feature #6103,
is ordered.
(#9800) Power Cord
This feature supplies a 125V, 10A, 2.8 meter line cord for Group 1
countries.
(#9820) Power Cord
This feature supplies a 250V, 10A, 2.8 meter line cord for Group 2
countries.
(#9825) Power Cord
This feature supplies a 250V, 10A, 2.8 meter line cord for Group 3
countries.
(#9829) Power Cord
This feature supplies a 250V, 10A, 2.8 meter line cord for Group 4
countries.
(#9830) Power Cord
This feature supplies a 250V, 10A, 2.8 meter line cord for Group 5
countries.
(#9821) Power Cord
This feature supplies a 250V, 10A, 2.8 meter line cord for Denmark.
(#9827) Power Cord
This feature supplies a 250V, 10A, 2.8 meter line cord for Israel.
(#9828) Power Cord
This feature supplies a 250V, 10A, 2.8 meter line cord for
Switzerland.
(#9831) Power Cord:
This feature supplies a 250V, 10A, 2.8 meter line cord for Australia,
and New Zealand.
(#9833) Power Cord
This feature supplies a 250V, 10A, 2.8 meter line cord for Thailand.
(#9834) Power Cord
This feature supplies a 250V, 10A, 2.8 meter line cord for Uruguay,
Argentina, and Paraguay.
(#9840) Power Cord
This feature supplies a 250V, 6A, 2.8 meter line cord for Peoples
Republic of China.
(#9986) Power Cord
This feature supplies a 125V, 10A, 1.8 meter line cord for US Chicago
usage.
Description Machine Model Feature Part
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IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch - 8 Port 2109 S08 2109S08
GBIC (Gigabit Interface Convertor):
- Shortwave GBIC 2010 03K9308
- Longwave GBIC 2020 03K9307
Fiber Optic Cables:
- Fiber Channel Cable multimode 5805 03K9306
optical 50.0u, 5 m
- Fiber Channel Cable multimode 5825 03K9305
optical 50.0u, 25 m
Power Supply, Additional 6103 09L5403
Gigabit Interface Converters
Summary: The 2109-S08 IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch includes four
shortwave optical GBIC ports, and the option to add an additional four
(eight total) longwave or shortwave ports to the 2109-S08 or an
additional twelve (16 total) longwave or shortwave ports to the 2109-S16.
(#2010) Additional Short Wave GBIC
(No Longer Available as of March 28, 2003)
Summary: This feature provides an additional short wave GBIC allowing
Fibre Channel connections of up to 500 meters (.31 miles).
(#2020) Additional Long Wave GBIC
(No Longer Available as of March 28, 2003)
Summary: This feature provides an additional long wave GBIC allowing
Fibre Channel connections of up to 10.0 Km (6.2 miles).
Minimum Number of Features per 2109-S08: None
Maximum Number of Features per 2109-S08: Four
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Compatibility Conflicts: None
Customer Setup: No
Limitations: Max is total of both 2010 and 2020
Field Installable: Yes
Cable Order: None
Fiber Optic Cable
Summary: A fiber optic cable is required for attaching the IBM SAN
Fibre Channel Switch to the host system adapters, or other storage area
Fibre Channel components. The cable can be customer supplied, or ordered
with the 2109-xxx in the lengths available. The attaching fiber cable
must be 50.0/125 micrometers for distances up to 500 meters, or 62.5/125
micrometers for distances up to 175 meters. The connection is a duplex
SC connector type.
(#5805) Fiber Channel Cable
(No Longer Available as of March 28, 2003)
This feature provides a multimode optical 50.0u cable, 5.0 meters in
length.
(#5825) Fiber Channel Cable
(No Longer Available as of March 28, 2003)
This feature provides a multimode optical 50.0u cable, 25.0 meters in
length.
Minimum Number of Features per 2109-S08: None
Maximum Number of Features per 2109-S08: Eight
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Compatibility Conflicts: None
Customer Setup: No
Limitations: None
Field Installable: Yes
Cable Order: None
IBM Global Services' Product Support Services can provide additional
fiber optic components, and fiber optic cabling solutions. IBM Site and
Connectivity Services (I/T Consulting and Implementation Services in the
US) provides structured, modular, fiber optic data center connectivity
solutions as part of its Fiber Transport Services (FTS) offering.
Preterminated fiber optic trunk cables in standard lengths up to 138m
(450ft) and fiber optic jumper cables in standard lengths up to 61m
(200ft) are available as part of the planing, fiber optic commodities and
installation activities performed by IBM personnel. Custom lengths and
custom installation of fiber optic cables both multimode and singlemode
can also be provided as part of IBM Site and Connectivity Services'
solutions. Contact your local IBM Services Sales Specialist for
additional information on Fiber Transport Services or IBM Site and
Connectivity Services. In the United States, call 1-800-IBM-4YOU, or
contact Tony Pinto at (609) 894-2880 (t/l 267-9774) or Mike Hogan at
(919) 301-3321 (t/l 541-3321). Additional information can also be found
at:
www.as.ibm.com/asus/connectivity.html
(#6103) Power Supply, Additional
(No Longer Available as of September 13, 2002)
This feature provides an additional power supply for the 2109. For
rack mounted installation, a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) rack jumper
cord is provided. When ordering an additional power supply for use in a
tabletop configuration (#9205) a second power cord, feature #98xx is
required.
Minimum Number of Features per 2109: None
Maximum Number of Features per 2109: One
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Compatibility Conflicts: None.
Customer Setup: No.
Limitations: None.
Field Installable: Yes.
Cable Order: None.
(#7301) Fabric Watch Activation
(No Longer Available as of September 13, 2002)
Summary: This feature provides a means to obtain the unique
activation key necessary to enable the Fabric Watch function within
firmware level 2.2.1 or later on a specific FC Switch. Fabric Watch
capability allows you to monitor key elements of the SAN fabric and FC
switches, making it easier and faster to identify and escalate
potential problems.
The Fabric Watch Activation capability is being integrated into new
build 2109-S08 and S16 Models effective 3/27/01. Feature 7301 remains
available for Field (MES) Installation on existing SAN Fabric Channel
Switches.
Minimum Number of Features per 2109-S08: None.
Maximum Number of Features per 2109-S08: One.
Prerequisites: Firmware level 2.2.1 or later.
Corequisites: None.
Compatibility Conflicts: None.
Customer Set-up: Yes.
Limitations: None.
Field Installable: Yes, MES Only.
Cable Order: None.
(#7302) Remote Switch Activation
Summary: This feature provides a means to obtain the unique
activation key necessary to enable the Remote Switch capability within
firmware level 2.2.1 or later on a specific FC Switch. Remote Switch
function is used on two FC Switches that are interconnected with a
pair of CNT's Open System Gateways, providing the fibre channel to
asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) conversion, across a wide-area network;
and with the Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy capability of the IBM Modular
Storage Server (2106).
Minimum Number of Features per 2109-S08: None.
Maximum Number of Features per 2109-S08: One.
Prerequisites: Firmware level 2.2.1 or later.
Corequisites: None.
Compatibility Conflicts: None.
Customer Setup: Yes.
Limitations: Only two IBM SAN FC Switches can be in a fabric with
Remote Switch enabled.
Field Installable: Yes.
Cable Order: None.
(#7303) Extended Fabric Activation
Summary: This feature provides a means to obtain the unique
activation key necessary to enable the Extended Fabric capability
within firmware level 2.2.1 or later on a specific FC Switch. Extended
Fabric function provides extensions within the internal switch buffers
to maintain performance with distances greater than ten kilometers,
and up to seventy kilometers, by maximizing buffering between the
selected switch interconnect links.