HP StorageWorks 2/24 FW 07.00.00/HAFM SW 08.06.00 McDATA Products in a SAN Env - Page 14
Planning Considerations for Fibre Channel Topologies
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Preface Chapter 1, Introduction to McDATA Multi-Protocol Products This chapter provides an overview of McDATA multi-protocol products, and describes product performance and connectivity, security, and serviceability features. Chapter 2, Product Management - This chapter describes out-of-band and inband product management; the management server; product firmware; backup and restore features; and software. Overviews of the graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and command line interface (CLI) are included. Chapter 3, Planning Considerations for Fibre Channel Topologies This chapter describes Fibre Channel topologies (including arbitrated loop and fabric); multiswitch fabric topologies and storage area networks (SANs); multiswitch fabric support; general, large, and mixed fabric design considerations; and fibre connection (FICON) cascading. Chapter 4, Implementing SAN Internetworking Solutions - This chapter describes SAN island consolidation; implementing business continuance and disaster recovery (BC/DR) solutions; and consolidating and integrating Internet small computer systems interface (iSCSI) servers and storage. Chapter 5, Physical Planning Considerations - This chapter describes physical factors to consider when planning a Fibre Channel SAN configuration. Factors include port connectivity and fiber-optic cabling; management server support; local area network (LAN) and remote access support; inband management access; and security and zoning support. Chapter 6, Configuration Planning Tasks - This chapter describes planning tasks to be performed prior to installing a director, fabric switch, or SAN router. Tasks include physical site planning, connectivity and management access, and facility support. A worksheet that lists product port connections is included. Checklists that summarize planning and installation activities are also included. Appendix A, Product Specifications - This appendix lists specifications for directors, fabric switches, and SAN routers. Appendix B, Firmware Summary - This appendix summarizes differences and similarities between firmware versions that support directors, fabric switches, and SAN routers. An Index is also provided. xiv McDATA Products in a SAN Environment - Planning Manual
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