Keith,

Would you know if the customer is using 64 bit extensions with AIX 4.3.3. We
testing a similar config but the 64 bit extensions  forced us
to use Cambex instead of Emulex. Emulex does not have 64 bit driver support
and IBM does not support switched fabric and tape with their adapter at this
time.

Keith Nelson wrote:

> We've got a customer in Switzerland that's got the following configuration
> working:
>
> 1) RS/6000 running AIX 4.3.3 - the application is Veritas
> 2) Emulex HBA #6227 from IBM
> 3) Connectivity through one or two Brocade switches (IBM 2109-S16)
> 4) Pathlight SAN Data Gateway (IBM 2108-G07) is connected to switch
> 5) Magstar 3590 connected through the Pathlight (IBM SAN DG)
>
> They are requesting that we test an STK Fibre 9840 drive in the same
> configuration.
>
> We've validated a Crossroads/3590 configuration in our lab. That
> configuration involved an RS/6000 using an Emulex LP7000/8000 HBA. I think
> the hub was a Gadzoox. Crossroads says they have real customers using their
> router products with Magstar.
>
> If it's of any interest, we're also working on a project involving HP/UX,
> 3590s and a Pathlight.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]On Behalf 
> > Of
> > David M. Hendrix
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 12:55 PM
> > To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> > Subject: Re: 3590 Fibre Channel
> >
> >
> > Interesting.  I did not know IBM was OEMing pathlight.  I currently am
> > testing with a Crossroads but hear the pathlights have better throughput.
> > Since IBM will be reselling McData switches now, they should have support
> > for all of the components we intend on deploying.
> >
> > David
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Joshua S. Bassi" <jbassi AT GLORYWORKS DOT COM>@VM.MARIST.EDU> on 
> > 03/29/2000
> > 12:16:47 PM
> >
> > Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU>
> >
> > Sent by:  "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU>
> >
> >
> > To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> > cc:
> >
> > Subject:  Re: 3590 Fibre Channel
> >
> >
> > David
> >
> > You are correct, 3590s are Fibre Channel supported through the IBM
> > SAN Data Gateway (OEMed from Pathlight I think it was).  I have
> > sent out a couple of SAN proposals to for a couple of customer
> > so we will see how that goes.
> >
> > BTW last I heard, the 3590 native FC support was coming out 2H00.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Joshua S. Bassi
> > Senior Technical Consultant
> > Symatrix Technology, Inc.
> > jbassi AT gloryworks DOT com
> >

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