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Revised:  October 14, 2003.



Revised:  April 27, 2004.



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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).

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).


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  • Modularity for flexible system configurations, including
    diagnostics to isolate problems quickly
  • Modularity for flexible system configurations, including diagnostics
    to isolate problems quickly

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    Cabinet:
    Model Mounting Space Supports
    ------ ------------------ -------------------
    C36 36 EIA units (36U) 1 or 2 M12 Switches












    ModelMountining SpaceSupports
    C3636 EIA units (36U)1 or 2 M12 Switches


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    - Designate number of 2109-M14 SAN Switches for 9230
    Installation in 2109-C36 Rack

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    introduced for the 2109-C36 Cabinet. When configured with one
    2109-M12 Director,the C36 Cabinet is designed to support up to
    three 2109-F16 and two 2109-F32 SAN switches.
    introduced for the 2109-C36 Cabinet. When configured with one 2109-M12
    or M14 Director, the C36 Cabinet is designed to support up to three
    2109-F16 and two 2109-F32 SAN switches.

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    (#9230) Designate 2109-M14 Switches for Installation in C36 Cabinet


    Summary: This no-cost specify code helps configure up to two 2109-M14
    switches integrated within the 2109-C36 cabinet. When selected as an
    initial plant order, this no-cost specify code helps configure the
    combination of switches and cabinet for delivery from the factory. When
    selected as a MES, this no-cost specify code helps maintain the cabinet
    configuration in the field.


    • Minimum Number of Features per 2109-C36: None.
    • Maximum Number of Features per 2109-C36: Two.
    • Prerequisites: None.
    • Corequisites: Requires 2109-M14 with feature #9231, #9232, or #9233.
    • Compatibility Conflicts: Yes, space available in Cabinet
    • Customer Setup: No.
    • Limitations: None.
    • Field Installable: Yes, both IPO and MES
    • Cable Order: None.


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    This feature is mandatory before selecting feature #9210 or #9220
    on the 2109-C36.
    This feature is mandatory before selecting feature #9210 or #9220 on the
    2109-C36.

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  • Compatibility Conflicts: Required for installation of 2109-F16
    or 2109-F32 Switch into the C36 Cabinet.
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Required for installation of 2109-F16 or
    2109-F32 Switch into the C36 Cabinet.

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  • Limitations: Can not coexisit with feature #9200 when second 2109-M12
    is installed in cabinet. #9200, Maximum = 2.
  • Limitations: Can not coexisit with feature #9200 when second
    2109-M12 is installed in cabinet. #9200, Maximum = 2.

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     © IBM Corporation 2003.

     © IBM Corporation 2004.