I think we're still working on 64 bit version of the Emulex driver. As far a
IBM not having support for "switched fabric and tape and their adapter", I'm
not sure what you mean. Are you talking about a 3590 --> Crossroads -->
Brocade --> Emulex LP8000? I think this combination can take advantage of
fabric login. The 3590 wouldn't be responsible for the fabric login, the
Crossroads would if that's what you mean.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]On Behalf Of
> Mark Owens
> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 11:26 AM
> To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject: Re: 3590 Fibre Channel
>
>
> 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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