Supervisor Modules
This section describes supervisor modules supported by different IBM c-type SAN
switches and directors:
v "IBM Supervisor-1E Module"
v "IBM Supervisor-1 Module" on page 16
IBM Supervisor-1E Module
The Supervisor-1E Module is designed specifically for the SAN768C-6. This
supervisor module delivers the latest advanced switching technology and resources
to support the 18 slot chassis.
This supervisor module supports the following features:
v Nondisruptive software upgrades
v Stateful process restart and failover
v Fully redundant operation
v Support for up to 768 2/4/8 Gbps, 4/8/16 Gbps, or 8/16/32 Gbps full line-rate
v Support for up to 48 Tbps of Fibre Channel system bandwidth
v Multipathing based on Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF)
v Ability to dynamically reroute traffic in the event of a switch failure
v Network management through the command-line interface (CLI) and through
v Extensive security features including RADIUS and TACACS+, Fibre Channel
v Support for virtual SAN (VSAN) technology and inter-VSAN routing (IVR)
v Network services such as access control lists (ACLs) and quality of service (QoS)
v Smart zoning
v Power-on self-test (POST) and diagnostics
v Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) and Remote Switched Port Analyzer (RSPAN)
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Table 2. IBM c-type SAN switches and directors System LEDs (continued)
LED
SUP
FAB
IOM
autosensing Fibre Channel ports in a single chassis
Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
Security Protocol (FC-SP), Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), Secure Shell
(SSH) Protocol, and Simple Network Management Protocol Version 3 (SNMPv3)
implementing Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), VSANs, hardware-enforced
zoning, ACLs, and per-VSAN role-based access control (RBAC)
Status
Green
Amber
Green
Amber
Green
Amber
Description
Supervisor modules are
operational.
At least one I/O module has
a red STATUS LED.
Fabric modules are
operational.
At least one I/O module has
a red STATUS LED.
Switching modules are
operational.
At least one I/O module has
a red STATUS LED.