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To Switch or to Pass Through Module
HI,
We are planning to change from IBM servers to Dell Power edge M620 blade servers. right now our SAN storage EMC VNX 5300 with 2 brocade DS-5100B switches.
now how the M620 blade servers will connect to our existing EMC SAN storage???Dell people they suggest 2 brocade M5424 FC8 switches. but i don't understand how this configuration will be done since i already have 2 brocade switches????
after searching on dell website i found Pass Through module and i understand that it will only pass the fiber connection to the existing brocade switches. so no need for the 2 brocade switches which dell propose.
Can you help me in this and share with me your idea about this issue. shall i go to switches or get Pass Through module.
AndreTheGiant
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February 10th, 2014 05:00
With blade FC switches you can use access gateway features (active by default) that permit easly to threat them as pass-thought switches.
Just 2 cables per switch that are similar to a LAG in Ethernet switches
Karta
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February 16th, 2014 21:00
Hi,
There are many advantages of using PTM(Pass through) as you have an existing FC SAN infrastructure. Prime advantages are listed below.