Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 Brocade 7.1.0 Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Di - Page 109
Supported topologies, Topology 1: ISLs
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Diagnostic Port (D_Port) 10 Supported topologies The following supported topologies illustrate at a high level how D_Port functionality can be used: • "Topology 1: ISLs" on page 93 • "Topology 2: ICLs" on page 93 • "Topology 3: Access Gateways" on page 94 • "Topology 4: HBA to switch" on page 95 NOTE In all of these topologies, both automatic and manual D_Port configuration and test modes are supported. HBAs also support dynamic D_Port mode. For test output examples, see "Example test scenarios and output" on page 100. Topology 1: ISLs Figure 4 illustrates ISLs that connect multiple switches through a pair of chassis. E represents E_Ports to be configured as D_Ports. The following equipment is supported, in any mix-or-match combination: • Switches: Brocade DCX 8510-4, DCX 8510-8, 6505, 6510, 6520 FIGURE 4 ISLs connecting multiple switches and chassis For configuration details see "Using D_Port without HBAs" on page 95. Topology 2: ICLs Figure 5 illustrates ICLs between slots 5 and 8 in corresponding chassis. E represents E_Ports to be configured as D_Ports. The following equipment is supported, in any mix-or-match combination: • Chassis: Brocade DCX 8510-8, DCX 8510-4 Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide 93 53-1002751-01