VFS113, Fibre Channel-to-Ultra2 SCSI

Overview

Chaparral's VFS226 Intelligent Storage Router enables connectivity between SCSI devices and Fibre Channel networks allowing companies to take advantage of the robustness of Fibre Channel technology while protecting investments in SCSI storage devices. The VFS226 enables a dual Fibre Channel connection to any SCSI storage device (including tape, disk, optical and robotic). With unprecedented performance, extended distances and storage management capabilities, the VFS226 is designed to meet the high performance and high availability needs of departmental servers as well as advanced applications for SANs (Storage Area Networks).

Highlights

• Provides Fibre Channel connectivity for SCSI storage devices
• Two independent, 1 or 2 Gigabit/second Fibre Channel host ports
• Six independent, Ultra160 SCSI channels
• Industry leading sustained data rate and IOPS
• Supports Fibre Channel Switched Fabric, Arbitrated Loop, and Point-to-Point implementations
• Supports server-free backup with Extended Copy agents
• Automatic discovery and persistent LUN mapping
• LAN Management Interface

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Fibre Channel Two independent Fibre Channel host ports 1 or 2 Gbit/sec transfer rate (selectable or automatic detection) FC-AL and Switch Fabric topologies Private Loop Direct Attach (PLDA) compliant Class 3 service SCSI over FCP protocol Multi-initiator support (up to 128 per port) SCSI Six independent SCSI buses: Ultra160 SCSI (160 MB/sec per bus) Ultra2 SCSI (80 MB/sec per bus) Single-ended (up to 40MB/sec supporting Ultra, fast and asynchronous transfer protocols) Up to 15 SCSI IDs per bus Each SCSI ID is capable of supporting sixty-four LUNs Maximum Fibre Channel LUNs supported: 64 Disk, tape drives, changer (robotic arm) support for tape libraries Optical devices (MO, CD-ROM, DVD) and libraries Interfaces One RJ-11 RS-232 Serial port One RJ-45 Ethernet port, 10-base T Management In-band and out-of-band capability RS-232 and embedded Text User Interface (out-of-band) Chaparral's Application Programming Interface (CAPI) (in-band) Firmware upgradeable in-band or out of band via RS-232 or Ethernet Router addressable as a LUN for easy and standard management Automatic SCSI device discovery Automatic SCSI device mapping or persistent fixed device mapping through power cycles and reboots

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Physical 1U enclosure (1.71" H x 17" W x 10.5" D) Rack mount chassis (with detachable brackets) or desktop with rubber feet Front or rear mount in racks 9lbs approximate weight (includes internal memory and daughterboards; excludes FC GBICs) Power Universal 90 to 264 VAC input voltage range, 47Hz to 63Hz input frequency: 1.05A RMS @ 120 VAC, 0.55A RMS @ 230V ac input current: 2A externally replaceable input fuses Internal supply EN61000-3-2, -4-2/6 compliant, over voltage and short circuit protected Internal +5.0Vdc, 8.0A typical, 12.0A max Internal +12.0Vdc, 0.4A typical, 0.8A max (main blower 0.22A typ, 0.36Amax) Temperature +5oC to +40oC external ambient normal operating range (at front of enclosure) 0oC to +70oC internal ambient maximum operating range (multiple internal sensors monitored) -40oC to +100oC non-operating/storage Humidity 10% to 85% non-condensing (operating) 5% to 90% non-condensing (non-operating) Air Flow 11.0 maximum cubic-ft/min. (CFM) external rear exhaust 10.0 mmH2O / 98PA max air pressure, 45dB-A max noise Non-obstructed front intake and rear exhaust