PRIMERGY BX SAS Switch 6Gbit/s 18/6

The Fujitsu CB SAS Switch 6Gb 18/6 for the PRIMERGY BX Blade Servers is an integral part of the SAS storage solution, providing a straight forward architecture for chassis internal and external, dedicated as well as shared storage resources. The SAS Connection Blade is the connecting part between the SAS mezzanine card in the server blades and the PRIMERGY SX980 storage blade(s) in the PRIMERGY BX Blade Servers.

Features and Benefits

Features	Benefits
Connecting part between the PRIMERGY SX980 in the blade chassis or external storage subsystems and BX9xx server blades, with support of SAS zoning.	SAS port mapping for flexible, exclusive disk assignment to blades of internal and up to 6 external storage systems and tape devices.
Management via Management Blade (MMB) and/or via SAS switch Web GUI (ServerView integration).	Centralizes control and reduces storage management cost. Management tools and software included in the price.
Integrated SAS multi-path and switch failover capabilities (in HW, no drivers), when two - redundant - switches are deployed (planned).	Hot plug enabled for uninterrupted operation when failed switch is exchanged.
18x SAS 2.0 internal port to midplane 6x SAS 2.0 external port	Scaling with a large number of internal and external ports.

Technical details

Active power (max. configuration)	50 W
Weight	1.35 kg
Connection type	SAS Connection Blade 6 Gb SAS Switch SFF8088 connectors for external ports included
Supported system units	BX400 S1, BX900 S1
Max. number per BX unit	1
Supported Server Blades	BX9xx Server Blades
Supported Server Blade I/O Solutions	PRIMERGY BX SAS HBA Mezz Card 6 Gb, PRIMERGY BX SAS RAID Mezz Card 6 Gb
Down-link ports	18 x 6 Gb SAS
Up-link ports	6 x 6 Gb SAS (SFF8088)
Recommended Service	7x24, Onsite Response Time: 4h - For locations outside of EMEA please contact your local Fujitsu partner.