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Planning a Fibre Channel SAN Configuration, Reasons for Implementing SAN Technology

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Planning a Fibre Channel SAN Configuration A Fibre Channel SAN configuration is created using the HP EFC Server, one or more HP Surestore Director FC-64s, and attached end devices such as servers and storage peripherals. Factors that affect initial SAN configuration planning include: • Determining the business and technical reasons for implementing a director installation and SAN technology. • Integrating SAN technology with the enterprise's legacy architecture. • Determining the Fibre Channel topology to be implemented. • Capacity planning to meet operational, nondisruptive growth, and service requirements. The following paragraphs provide general guidelines and factors to consider when implementing a Fibre Channel SAN configuration. However, planning and implementing the configuration is a complex and difficult task, and it is recommended that you consult your local HP sales office for the latest configuration information. Reasons for Implementing SAN Technology When installing one or more directors as part of a Fibre Channel SAN configuration, consider the enterprise's business and technical goals as part of the planning process. Business solutions provided through SAN implementation include: • Cost reduction through storage device, server, and port consolidation. Dynamic connectivity provided by the director ensures multiple servers can communicate with a single storage device (tape or disk), or that multiple storage devices can communicate with a single server. The director also ensures additional storage capacity is not purchased only to provide more port connectivity. These capabilities reduce expenditures for unnecessary devices and allow obsolete devices and technologies to be retired. 50 Planning a Fibre Channel SAN Configuration

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Planning a Fibre Channel SAN Configuration
Planning a Fibre Channel SAN Configuration
A Fibre Channel SAN configuration is created using the HP EFC Server, one or more HP
Surestore Director FC-64s, and attached end devices such as servers and storage
peripherals. Factors that affect initial SAN configuration planning include:
•
Determining the business and technical reasons for implementing a director installation
and SAN technology.
•
Integrating SAN technology with the enterprise
’
s legacy architecture.
•
Determining the Fibre Channel topology to be implemented.
•
Capacity planning to meet operational, nondisruptive growth, and service requirements.
The following paragraphs provide general guidelines and factors to consider when
implementing a Fibre Channel SAN configuration. However, planning and implementing
the configuration is a complex and difficult task, and it is recommended that you consult
your local HP sales office for the latest configuration information.
Reasons for Implementing SAN Technology
When installing one or more directors as part of a Fibre Channel SAN configuration,
consider the enterprise
’
s business and technical goals as part of the planning process.
Business solutions provided through SAN implementation include:
•
Cost reduction through storage device, server, and port consolidation. Dynamic
connectivity provided by the director ensures multiple servers can communicate with a
single storage device (tape or disk), or that multiple storage devices can communicate
with a single server. The director also ensures additional storage capacity is not
purchased only to provide more port connectivity. These capabilities reduce
expenditures for unnecessary devices and allow obsolete devices and technologies to
be retired.