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Planning Considerations for Fibre Channel Topologies 3 Channel frames between devices attached to the fabric and enable operation of the fabric services firmware on each director or switch. Paths are determined when the fabric topology is determined and remain static as long as the fabric does not change. If the fabric topology changes (elements are added or removed or ISLs are added or removed), directors and switches detect the change and define new data transfer paths as required. The algorithm that determines data transfer paths is distributive and does not rely on the principal switch to operate. Each director or switch calculates its own optimal paths in relation to other fabric elements. Only minimum-hop data transfer paths route frames between devices. If an ISL in a minimum-hop path fails, directors and switches calculate a new least-cost path (which may include more hops) and route Fibre Channel frames over that new path. Conversely, if the failed ISL is restored, directors and switches detect the original minimum-hop path and route Fibre Channel frames over that path. When multiple minimum-hop paths (ISLs) between fabric elements are detected, firmware balances the data transfer load and assigns ISL as follows: - The director or switch assigns an equal number of device entry ports (F_Ports) to each E_Port connected to an ISL. For example, if a fabric element has two ISLs and six attached devices, the load from three devices is transferred through each ISL. - If a single device has multiple F_Port connections to a director or switch, the switch assigns the data transfer load across multiple ISLs to maximize device availability. • Frame delivery order - When directors or fabric switches calculate a new least-cost data transfer path through a fabric, routing tables immediately implement that path. This may result in Fibre Channel frames being delivered to a destination device out of order, because frames transmitted over the new (shorter) path may arrive ahead of previously-transmitted frames that traverse the old (longer) path. This causes problems because many Fibre Channel devices cannot receive frames in the incorrect order. 3-26 McDATA Products in a SAN Environment - Planning Manual

Section	Page
Cover	1
Introduction to McDATA Multi-Protocol Products	27
Product Overview	28
Multi-Protocol Hardware	28
SAN Management Applications	31
Directors	32
Director Performance	33
Intrepid 6064 Director	34
Intrepid 6140 Director	36
Intrepid 10000 Director	38
Fabric Switches	40
Fabric Switch Performance	41
Sphereon 3232 Fabric Switch	41
Sphereon 4300 Fabric Switch	42
Sphereon 4400 Fabric Switch	44
Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch	45
Sphereon 4700 Fabric Switch	47
SAN Routers	48
SAN Router Performance	49
Eclipse 1620 SAN Router	50
Eclipse 2640 SAN Router	52
Product Features	54
Connectivity Features	54
Security Features	57
Serviceability Features	58
Product Management	63
Product Management	64
Out-of-Band Management	64
Inband Management	67
Management Interface Summary	68
Management Server Support	69
Management Server Specifications	70
Ethernet Hub	72
Remote User Workstations	72
Product Firmware	73
Firmware Services	74
Backup and Restore Features	75
SAN Management Applications	77
SANavigator and EFCM Applications	77
SANvergence Manager Application	80
EFCM Basic Edition Interface	82
Command Line Interface	83
Planning Considerations for Fibre Channel Topologies	85
Fibre Channel Topologies	85
Characteristics of Arbitrated Loop Operation	86
Shared Mode Versus Switched Mode	87
Public Versus Private Devices	90
Public Versus Private Loops	92
FL_Port Connectivity	94
Planning for Private Arbitrated Loop Connectivity	94
Planning for Fabric-Attached Loop Connectivity	95
Connecting FC-AL Devices to a Switched Fabric	95
Server Consolidation	96
Tape Device Consolidation	97
Fabric Topologies	98
Mesh Fabric	98
Core-to-Edge Fabric	100
SAN Islands	102
Planning for Multiswitch Fabric Support	102
Fabric Topology Limits	103
Factors to Consider When Implementing a Fabric Topology	104
General Fabric Design Considerations	113
Fabric Initialization	113
Fabric Performance	114
Fabric Availability	121
Fabric Scalability	123
Obtaining Professional Services	124
Mixed Fabric Design Considerations	124
FCP and FICON in a Single Fabric	125
Multiple Data Transmission Speeds in a Single Fabric	135
FICON Cascading	136
High-Integrity Fabrics	137
Minimum Requirements	137
FICON Cascading Best Practices	138
Implementing SAN Internetworking Solutions	143
SAN Island Consolidation	144
Flexible Partitioning Technology	146
SAN Routing	150
Implementing BC/DR Solutions	178
Extended-Distance Operational Modes	179
SAN Extension Transport Technologies	181
Distance Extension Through BB_Credit	191
Intelligent Port Speed	193
Distance Extension Best Practices	197
Consolidating and Integrating iSCSI Servers and Storage	200
iSCSI Protocol	201
iSCSI Server Consolidation	202
iSCSI Storage Consolidation	203
Physical Planning Considerations	205
Port Connectivity and Fiber-Optic Cabling	205
Port Requirements	206
SFP Optical Transceivers	208
Extended-Distance Ports	210
High-Availability Considerations	210
Fibre Channel Cables and Connectors	211
Routing Fiber-Optic Cables	212
Management Server, LAN, and Remote Access Support	213
Management Server	214
Remote User Workstations	215
SNMP Management Workstations	217
EFCM Basic Edition Interface	218
Security Provisions	219
Password Protection	219
SANtegrity Authentication	220
SANtegrity Binding	223
PDCM Arrays	224
Preferred Path	227
Zoning	229
Server and Storage-Level Access Control	233
Security Best Practices	234
Optional Feature Keys	237
Inband Management Access	239
Flexport Technology	240
SANtegrity Authentication	240
SANtegrity Binding	240
OpenTrunking	241
Full Volatility	242
Full Fabric	242
Remote Fabric	243
N_Port ID Virtualization	243
Element Manager Application	243
Configuration Planning Tasks	245
Task 1: Prepare a Site Plan	246
Task 2: Plan Fibre Channel Cable Routing	247
Task 3: Consider Interoperability with Fabric Elements and End Devices	248
Task 4: Plan Console Management Support	249
Task 5: Plan Ethernet Access	251
Task 6: Plan Network Addresses	251
Task 7: Plan SNMP Support (Optional)	254
Task 8: Plan E-Mail Notification (Optional)	255
Task 9: Establish Product and Server Security Measures	255
Task 10: Plan Phone Connections	256
Task 11: Diagram the Planned Configuration	256
Task 12: Assign Port Names and Nicknames	257
Rules for Port Names	257
Rules for Nicknames	258
Task 13: Complete the Planning Worksheet	258
Task 14: Plan AC Power	272
Task 15: Plan a Multiswitch Fabric (Optional)	273
Task 16: Plan Zone Sets for Multiple Products (Optional)	274
Task 17: Plan SAN Routing (Optional)	275
Task 18: Complete Planning Checklists	278
Product Specifications	283
Director, Fabric Switch, and SAN Router Specifications	283
Dimensions	283
Power Requirements	285
Heat Dissipation	287
Clearances	287
Acoustical Noise and Physical Tolerances	288
Storage and Shipping Environment	288
Operating Environment	289
FC-512 Fabricenter Cabinet Specifications	289
Dimensions	290
Power Requirements	290
Clearances	290
Cabinet Footprint	290
Firmware Summary	293
System-Related Differences	293
Fibre Channel Protocol-Related Differences	295
Management-Related Differences	297
Index	305
A	305
B	305
C	306
D	307
E	308
F	309
G	310
H	310
I	311
J	311
L	312
M	312
N	313
O	313
P	313
R	315
S	315
T	317
V	318
W	318

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McDATA Products in a SAN Environment - Planning Manual

Planning Considerations for Fibre Channel Topologies

Channel frames between devices attached to the fabric and enable

operation of the fabric services firmware on each director or

switch.

Paths are determined when the fabric topology is determined and

remain static as long as the fabric does not change. If the fabric

topology changes (elements are added or removed or ISLs are

added or removed), directors and switches detect the change and

define new data transfer paths as required. The algorithm that

determines data transfer paths is distributive and does not rely on

the principal switch to operate. Each director or switch calculates

its own optimal paths in relation to other fabric elements.

Only minimum-hop data transfer paths route frames between

devices. If an ISL in a minimum-hop path fails, directors and

switches calculate a new least-cost path (which may include more

hops) and route Fibre Channel frames over that new path.

Conversely, if the failed ISL is restored, directors and switches

detect the original minimum-hop path and route Fibre Channel

frames over that path.

When multiple minimum-hop paths (ISLs) between fabric

elements are detected, firmware balances the data transfer load

and assigns ISL as follows:

—

The director or switch assigns an equal number of device

entry ports (F_Ports) to each E_Port connected to an ISL. For

example, if a fabric element has two ISLs and six attached

devices, the load from three devices is transferred through

each ISL.

—

If a single device has multiple F_Port connections to a director

or switch, the switch assigns the data transfer load across

multiple ISLs to maximize device availability.

•

Frame delivery order -

When directors or fabric switches

calculate a new least-cost data transfer path through a fabric,

routing tables immediately implement that path. This may result

in Fibre Channel frames being delivered to a destination device

out of order, because frames transmitted over the new (shorter)

path may arrive ahead of previously-transmitted frames that

traverse the old (longer) path. This causes problems because

many Fibre Channel devices cannot receive frames in the

incorrect order.