Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module features

The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module provides the following features:

Fully integrated, embedded FC SAN design that connects directly to the HPE Synergy frame midplane
DPOD, which automatically detects port connections, assigns port licenses, and enables ports
HPE OneView support for monitoring the switch
Full compatibility with HPE B-series switches and Brocade fabrics
24 internal 16 Gbps auto-sensing ports^[1] with the following characteristic:
- Universal self-configuring ports, which are capable of becoming F_Ports (fabric enabled) or N_Ports
24 external 4/8/16 Gbps FC SFP ports, 8x SFP+ and 4x QSFP+ ports, with the following characteristics:
- Automatic negotiation to the highest common speed of all devices connected to the port
- Port-interface-compatible SFP and QSFP transceivers, both SWL and LWL
- Universal self-configuring ports, which are capable of becoming F_Ports, N_Ports, D_Port (diagnostic port), or E_Ports (expansion ports)
Heterogeneous support for mixed storage fabrics
Power supplies controlled by the Synergy frame
Hot-swap capability
Compatibility with redundant and dual redundant switch configurations in Synergy frame
Hot code activation
Real-time clock
SFP/QSFP port monitoring

Component identification

Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module components identifies the physical components of the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module.

Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module components

1. Midplane connector	2. UID LED
3. Health LED	4. Installation handle
5. Reset button

Port side of the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module

External ports identifies the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module external ports (ports 32 through 39, ports 25 through 31 with port 0, and ports 40 through 47).

External ports

1. Port Group A (ports 32 through 39)

2. Port Group B (ports 25 through 31 and 0)

3. Port Group C (port 40 through 47)



	NOTE: For complete information on Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module LEDs, see Interpreting LED activity.

Internal ports summary

24 logical internal ports (numbered 1 through 24) connect sequentially to server bays 1 through 12 with the enclosure midplane. Ports 13 through 24 are not accessible at this time but are included for future product enhancements. Compute module bay 1 is connected to Switch Port 1, Compute module bay 2 is connected to Switch port 2, and so forth.

Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module redundancy

The HPE Synergy frame was designed as a no-single-point-of-failure bladed solution. Attributes that contribute to switch redundancy include:

Redundant power and cooling
Redundant Converged Infrastructural Managers (CIM) to run OneView^[2] for HPE Synergy frame management and monitoring the switch. HPE OneView does not manage but monitors the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module.

Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module models and licensing

The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module is available in various models that complement existing HPE product lines. Models and their specific licenses are as follows:

Brocade 16Gb/12 Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy, base, integrating 12 active ports (in any combination of internal and external ports). Software components include a Full Fabric license, Advanced Web Tools GUI, and Zoning software
Brocade 16Gb/24 Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy, base, integrating 24 active ports (in any combination of internal and external ports). Software components include a Full Fabric license, Advanced Web Tools GUI, and Zoning software
Brocade 16Gb/24 PowerPack+ Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy, integrating 24 active ports (in any combination of internal and external ports). Software components include a Full Fabric license, Advanced Web Tools GUI, and Zoning software, plus these additional software options:
- Fabric Vision
- ISL Trunking
- Extended Fabrics



	NOTE: Adaptive Networking features are included by default in all Fabric OS releases for the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module and do not require a separate license.



	IMPORTANT: Upgrade the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module by purchasing optional licenses. To learn how to add a license, see the latest version of the Fabric OS License Administrator Guide.

^[1]12 internal ports available with Dual-port 16Gb FC Mezzanine cards

^[2]HPE OneView is the management application that supports and manages the HPE Synergy Frame and all managed devices used in the frame.