Dell PowerVault MD3600f Owner's Manual - Page 182
Required Switch Zoning Configurations, Zoning Guidelines for Remote Replication, Switch Cascading
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Required Switch Zoning Configurations NOTE: A limited set of Fibre Channel switches are supported by the storage array. For a complete list of supported switches and their required driver, BIOS and firmware levels, see the Configuring Fibre Channel with the Dell MD3600f-Series Storage Array. Due to potential restrictions at the host level, remote replication configurations must contain Fibre Channel switches. Fibre Channel switches must be zoned so that a single host adapter accesses only one RAID controller module in a storage array. Additionally, all zone configurations should specify separate zones for ports that are reserved for remote replication functions. NOTE: Do not zone the uplink port (E_port) that connects (cascades) switches within a fabric. Switch zoning configurations are typically set using the switch management software provided by the Fibre Channel switch vendor. This software is either included with the switch itself, or downloaded from the vendor's website. Zoning Guidelines for Remote Replication Enabling remote replication on your storage array automatically dedicates one port per RAID controller exclusively to replication. These dedicated ports, Port 3 on RAID controller 0 and Port 3 on RAID controller 1, must be in different zones on the Fibre Channel switch. Generally, switch zoning should be established so that: • All RAID Controller 0 Fibre Channel Port 3s are in a common zone. • All RAID Controller 1 Fibre Channel Port 3s are in a common zone, but separately zoned from RAID Controller 0 ports. • Host Fibre Channel access ports are in separate zones from those established for remote replication. Switch Cascading When two or more Fibre Channel switches are cascaded, the switch management software combines the ports for all of the switches that are linked. 182 Configuration: Premium Feature- Remote Replication