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'HOO 3RZHU9DXOW ) 3RUW )LEUH &KDQQHO 6ZLWFK 8VHU·V *XLGH The Dell PowerVault 56F is a 16-port Fibre Channel switch that consists of a remov- able system board with gigabit interface converter (GBIC) modules, front panel controls with a liquid crystal display (LCD) for configuration, redundant power sup- plies, hot-swappable fan pack, and firmware for building and managing a fabric.
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Class 3, and Class F frames when the output port is free. 0DQDJHDELOLW\ You can perform initial configuration of the switch from the front panel controls. You can also manage the switch remotely via Telnet, the Switch Manager, or Dell OpenManage™ products. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch User’s Guide...
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This provides a low-latency data path within the switch. The frame can be temporarily stored in the memory bank but only if the transmit port is busy. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary support.dell.com 4/11/00 Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch User’s Guide...
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6\VWHP )LUPZDUH Included with the switch is firmware that can be customized and tuned for each instal- lation. Dell has provided a standard set of commands and interfaces described in “PowerVault 56F Commands” of the Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for switch monitoring, control, and management.
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The power supply has a modular design that plugs directly into the enclosure through the front panel, attaching to an internal connector. The switch also supports a second redundant hot-pluggable power supply. The power supply has an integrated on and off switch, input filter, and power indicator. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 4/11/00 support.dell.com...