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Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S Gen 6 FC SAN Switch

Product Guide

The Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S FC SAN Switch provides exceptional price/performance value by

delivering market-leading 32 Gb Gen 6 Fibre Channel technology and combining flexibility, simplicity, and

enterprise-class functionality to meet the demands of growing flash-based storage environments.

Designed to enable maximum flexibility and reliability, the ThinkSystem DB610S is a compact, 1U rack-

mount FC switch that offers low-cost access to industry-leading Storage Area Network (SAN) technology

while providing “pay-as-you-grow” scalability to meet the needs of an evolving storage environment.

The DB610S FC SAN Switch offers 24x SFP+ ports that support 4/8/16/32 Gbps speeds. The DB610S FC

SAN switch provides easy integration into the existing SAN environments while realizing the benefits of

Gen 6 Fibre Channel connectivity, and the switch offers a rich set of standard features with the options to

expand its capabilities as needed.

The DB610S FC SAN Switch can be configured in Access Gateway Mode to simplify deployment. The

switch provides full non-blocking performance with Ports On Demand scalability to support SAN expansion

and enable long-term investment protection.

The following figure shows the Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S 32Gb FC SAN Switch.

Figure 1. Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S 32Gb FC SAN Switch

Did you know?

Lenovo offers models of the DB610S with lifetime warranties which allows customers to get hardware

support and access to FOS support until the end of life of the DB610S switch.

The DB610S FC SAN Switch leverages storage connectivity technologies from Brocade, a leader in Fibre

Channel networking.

The DB610S FC SAN Switch offers dual functionality as either a full-fabric SAN switch or as an N_Port ID

Virtualization (NPIV)-enabled Access Gateway that simplifies server connectivity.

Fabric Vision technology, an extension of Gen 6 Fibre Channel, provides unprecedented insight and

visibility across the SAN with powerful built-in monitoring, management, and diagnostic tools.

Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S Gen 6 FC SAN Switch 1

Summary of content (21 pages)

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Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S Gen 6 FC SAN Switch Product Guide The Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S FC SAN Switch provides exceptional price/performance value by delivering market-leading 32 Gb Gen 6 Fibre Channel technology and combining flexibility, simplicity, and enterprise-class functionality to meet the demands of growing flash-based storage environments.
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Key features The ThinkSystem DB610S FC SAN Switch offers the following features and benefits: Provides an affordable enterprise-class 32 Gb FC solution with 24 SFP+ ports to support flash-based storage environments. Increases performance for demanding workloads with support for 32 Gbps FC links. Enables “pay-as-you-grow” scalability from single-switch fabric to full-fabric enterprise capabilities with Ports On Demand scalability.
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Components and connectors The following figure shows the port-side view of the DB610S FC SAN Switch. Figure 2. DB610S FC SAN Switch port-side view The following figure shows the non-port side view of the DB610S FC SAN Switch. Figure 3. DB610S FC SAN Switch non-port-side view System specifications The following table lists the ThinkSystem DB610S system specifications. Table 1.
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Component Specification Performance Non-blocking architecture with wire-speed forwarding of traffic: 4GFC: 4.25 Gbit/sec line speed, full duplex 8GFC: 8.5 Gbit/sec line speed, full duplex 16GFC: 14.025 Gbit/sec line speed, full duplex 32GFC: 28.05 Gbit/sec line speed, full duplex Aggregated throughput: 768 Gbps Up to 0.
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Models The following table lists the DB610S FC SAN Switch models. Table 2.
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Port activation licenses The DB610S FC SAN Switch models ship with port licenses (port activations) and transceivers as listed in the following table. Table 4.
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The DB610S FC SAN Switch models ship with 8x or 24x SWL transceivers as listed in the table in the Port activation licenses section. Additional SWL, LWL, and ELWL SFP+ transceivers can be ordered for the switch, if needed. The following table lists the supported SFP+ options and cables. Brocade secure transceivers : These new transceivers have features to ensure that you are using genuine Brocade components to maximize performance and reliability and to help avoid issues related to counterfeit products.
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Description Feature Part number code Maximum supported Lenovo 25m LC-LC OM4 MMF Cable 4Z57A10851 B2PF 24 Lenovo 30m LC-LC OM4 MMF Cable 4Z57A10852 B2PG 24 0.75m CAT6 Green Cable 00WE123 AVFW 1 1.0m CAT6 Green Cable 00WE127 AVFX 1 1.25m CAT6 Green Cable 00WE131 AVFY 1 1.5m CAT6 Green Cable 00WE135 AVFZ 1 3m CAT6 Green Cable 00WE139 AVG0 1 10m CAT6 Green Cable 90Y3718 A1MT 1 25m CAT6 Green Cable 90Y3727 A1MW 1 0.6m Blue Cat5e Cable 40K5679 3801 1 1.
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Transceiver Standard Cable Connector 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet port 1000BASE-T Up to 25 m with UTP cables supplied by Lenovo (see Table 4). RJ-45 UTP Category 5, 5E, and 6 up to 100 meters Serial port RS-232 DB-9/RJ-45-to-RJ-45 console cable (comes with the switch) RJ-45 Enterprise Bundle As listed in the Models section, some models include a set of software features known as the Enterprise Bundle.
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For other models, the Enterprise Bundle is an optional upgrade. Ordering details are listed in the following table. One license is needed per switch. Table 8.
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Management software Lenovo offers optional Brocade SANnav™ Management Portal and SANnav Global View software license subscriptions that provide comprehensive visibility into the SAN environment, allow administrators to quickly identify, isolate, and correct problems, and accelerate administrative tasks by simplifying and automating workflows.
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Fibre Channel standards The SAN Switch supports the standards listed at the following web page: https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/san-standards/standards-compliance Power supplies and cables The DB610S FC SAN Switch ships with one fixed 150 W AC power supply that has an IEC 309-C14 connector. The switch comes standard without a power cord; one rack power cable or line cord must be ordered together with the switch (see the following table). Table 10.
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Rack installation The DB610S FC SAN Switch comes standard with the fixed rack mount kit that can be used for 4-post rack installations. If needed, the DB610S FC SAN Switch can be mounted in a 2-post rack cabinet by using the optional mid-mount rack kit that is listed in the following table. Table 11.
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Electrical power: Voltage range: 100 V AC - 240 V AC (nominal) Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz (nominal) Power consumption: Idle: 56 watts Typical: 64 watts Maximum: 77 watts Heat dissipation: Idle: 191 BTU per hour Typical: 216 BTU per hour Maximum: 262 BTU per hour Acoustical noise emission (maximum): 64 dB Warranty and support The DB610S FC SAN Switch has the following warranty term: Machine type 6559: One-year warranty Machine type 7D8P: Lifetime non-transferrable warranty Note: For machine type 7D8P, the lim
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Warranty Upgrade (Preconfigured Support) Services are available to meet the on-site response time targets that match the criticality of your systems.
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If warranty terms include parts-only base warranty, Lenovo is responsible for delivering only replacement parts that are under base warranty (including FRUs) that will be sent to a requested location for self-service. Parts-only service does not include a service technician being dispatched onsite. Parts must be changed at customer’s own cost and labor and defective parts must be returned following the instructions supplied with the spare parts. Lenovo Service offerings are region-specific.
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Design Services Professional Services consultants perform infrastructure design and implementation planning to support your strategy. The high-level architectures provided by the assessment service are turned into low level designs and wiring diagrams, which are reviewed and approved prior to implementation. The implementation plan will demonstrate an outcome-based proposal to provide business capabilities through infrastructure with a risk-mitigated project plan.
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Interoperability For end-to-end storage configuration support, refer to the Lenovo Storage Interoperation Center (LSIC): https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/lsic Use the LSIC to select the known components of your configuration and then get a list all other supported combinations, with details about supported hardware, firmware, operating systems, and drivers, plus any additional configuration notes. View results on screen or export them to Excel.
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Rack cabinets The following table lists the supported rack cabinets. Table 13.
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Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
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