QLogic adds Transparent Router functionality to HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch
QLogic corp has announced the addition of transparent router functionality to the HP StorageWorks 8/20q 8Gb fibre channel family of switch products that will allow any active HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel switch port to be configured as a TR port.
Addition of this functionality will enable HP servers and storage resources to be shared between StorageWorks 8/20q based SANs and HP B-series fabrics. It also lets businesses start with an 8-port 8/20q fibre channel switch and add TR ports for more storage capacity without impacting their existing Storage Area Network (SAN).