Key Features; Components And Connectors - Lenovo B300 Product Manual

Key features

The Lenovo B300 FC SAN switch offers the following features and benefits:
Provides an affordable, flexible foundation for entry-level SANs, and an edge switch for core-to-
edge SAN environments.
Delivers up to 24 ports of 8 Gbit/sec performance in an energy-efficient, optimized 1U form factor to
support the most demanding server and virtual server deployments.
Consumes less than 2.5 watts of power per port for exceptional power and cooling efficiency.
Simplifies configuration and management with easy-to-use EZSwitch Setup.
Enables "pay-as-you-grow" scalability from single-switch fabric to full-fabric enterprise capabilities
with Ports On Demand scalability from 8 to 16 or 24 ports in 8-port increments.
Optimizes fabric behavior and ensures sufficient bandwidth for mission-critical applications with
advanced traffic management capabilities and adaptive networking.
Offers dual functionality as either a full-fabric SAN switch or as an NPIV-enabled Access Gateway
(requires 24 ports be licensed) that enhances fabric scalability and simplifies management.
Protects existing device investments with auto-sensing 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/sec capabilities and native
operation with Brocade and Brocade M-Series fabrics.
Runs Fabric OS, which delivers distributed intelligence throughout the network and enables a wide
range of value-added features.
Supplies a rich set of standard features at no extra cost, including fabric services, advanced zoning,
adaptive networking, single-switch full fabric, access gateway operations, and diagnostic tools.
Expands fabric capabilities with optional licensed functions, including multi-switch full fabric,
trunking, advanced monitoring and alerting, and long-distance fabrics.
Helps achieve higher availability with redundant cooling and nondisruptive software upgrades.
Accelerates troubleshooting with built-in advanced diagnostics tools.

Components and connectors

Lenovo B300 FC SAN Switch 2