What are the port specifications of the Sun StorEdge FC-100 Hub?

The X6732A features 7 FC-AL ports supporting up to 7 GBICs maximum. It serves as a connection point for Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loops using serial differential PECL logic, with each port monitoring input streams for reliable operation in storage networks.

What speed does the FC-100 Hub support?

It operates at 100 MB/sec FC-AL speeds, with full GBIC module capability up to 1062.5 Mbits/sec per Fibre Channel FC-PH-2 standards. This ensures efficient data transfer in enterprise FC-AL topologies connected to A5000 arrays.

What interface type is used in this hub?

The hub employs FC-AL GBIC-based interfaces, allowing flexible insertion of Gigabit Interface Converters into each of the 7 ports. GBICs route fiber optic cables to initiators or targets, compatible with Sun StorEdge systems.

Is the FC-100 Hub compatible with Sun A5000?

Yes, it integrates directly with Sun StorEdge A5000 disk arrays via FC-AL SBus adapters and GBICs. Documentation specifies its use in A5000 environments for expanding storage loops with 7-port connectivity.

What is the form factor of the X6732A?

It is a hub unit designed specifically for storage loops, suitable for rackmount placement in enterprise data centers. This form factor optimizes space alongside A3500/A5000 systems.

What standards does the Sun FC-100 Hub meet?

Compliant with Fibre Channel FC-PH-2 physical layer and ANSI FC-AL standards. GBICs support 100-M5-SN-I options, ensuring interoperability in Sun StorEdge networks.

X6732A - Sun FC-100 Hub Switch

Name: X6732A - Sun FC-100 Hub Switch
Brand: Sun
SKU: X6732A

X6732A - Sun FC-100 Hub Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Sun Microsystems X6732A Sun StorEdge FC-100 Hub is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel hub designed for 100 MB/sec FC-AL networks. It features 7 FC-AL ports supporting up to 7 GBICs, enabling connectivity for multiple devices in arbitrated loops. GBIC-based interfaces ensure flexible media conversion for serial differential PECL signaling. As a hub unit for storage loops, it integrates seamlessly with Sun StorEdge A5000 and A3500 disk arrays, facilitating high-availability storage configurations. Key specifications include 100 MB/sec Ethernet speed and FC-AL interface type, compliant with Fibre Channel standards. Ideal for expanding FC-AL topologies in data centers, it monitors serial data streams per port for reliable operation. Procurement teams value its 7-port capacity for scaling loops without performance bottlenecks. Compatible with SBus adapters and RAID controllers, it supports mission-critical environments requiring robust Fibre Channel infrastructure.

7 FC-AL ports with max 7 GBICs for loop expansion
100 MB/sec FC-AL speed for high-throughput storage
GBIC-based FC-AL interfaces for flexible connectivity
Enterprise hub for Sun StorEdge A5000/A3500 arrays
Serial PECL logic with per-port data monitoring
Compliant with FC-PH-2 and ANSI FC-AL standards

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	X6732A
Brand	Sun
Condition	New
Model	FC-100 Hub
Declaration	Declaration of Conformity
Product Line	Sun StorEdge
Product Type	Fibre Channel Hub
Supported Standards	Fibre Channel FC-PH-2, FC-AL

Network & Communication

Data Transfer Rate
Ethernet Speed	100 MB/sec FC-AL

Compatible systems

Compatible with Sun StorEdge A5200 arrays and select Sun Enterprise/SunFire servers via FC-AL

Sun Microsystems StorEdge A5200
Model: A5200 Array
Form factor: Storage Array
2 per loop supported
Sun Microsystems Enterprise
Model: 3X00-6X00
Form factor: Servers
Compatible with X6799A HBA
SunFire
Model: 280R, 4800, 4810, 6800
Form factor: Servers
Compatible with X6799A HBA

Best for

FC-AL Storage Loops
Connects up to 7 devices via FC-AL ports at 100 MB/sec, supporting GBIC-based loops for efficient data transfer in storage networks.
Sun A5000 Expansion
Expands connectivity for Sun StorEdge A5000 arrays with 7 FC-AL ports, enabling scalable FC-AL topologies.
Enterprise Data Centers
Provides hub unit functionality for storage loops, monitoring serial data per port for reliable enterprise Fibre Channel operations.

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Form Factor	Hub unit for storage loops
Chassis Type	Rackmount

Network Ports	7 FC-AL ports; supports 7 GBICs maximum
Interface Type	FC-AL; GBIC-based
Number of Ports	7

Sun FC-100 Hub Switch