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Planning Considerations for Fibre Channel Topologies
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Planning Considerations for Fibre Channel Topologies 3 A storage area network (SAN) is typically defined as a network of shared storage resources that can be allocated throughout a heterogeneous environment. This chapter describes planning considerations for incorporating Hewlett-Packard (HP) switching products into Fibre Channel SAN topologies. This chapter specifically describes: ■ Fibre Channel topologies, including point-to-point, arbitrated loop, and multi-switch fabric. ■ Planning for point-to-point connectivity. ■ Characteristics of arbitrated loop operation. ■ Private and fabric-attached arbitrated loop connectivity. ■ Planning for multi-switch fabric support. For planning purposes, a SAN is typically one or more Fibre Channel fabrics. A fabric is one or more Fibre Channel directors or switches. ■ Planning a Fibre Channel fabric topology and topology design considerations. SAN High Availability Planning Guide 57