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Feature Introduction
3.1 Supported Features
This section introduces the features supported by the FC730i NIC.
Table 3-1 NIC features
Feature
Supported
FC SAN
√
FC Boot
√
N_Port_ID Virtualization (NPIV)
√
3.2 Function Introduction
1. FC SAN
The FC730i NIC supports FC SANs.
FC SAN is a remote high-speed storage technology. An FC SAN usually consists of a RAID
connected to a fiber channel. It uses a scalable network topology to provide multiple selectable
data switches between any nodes within the SAN by adopting direct connection of an optical
channel with high transmission rate. It centralizes data storage management within a relatively
independent storage area network. It is actually a technology that integrates storage devices,
connection devices and interfaces in a high-speed network. It undertakes data storage tasks and
isolates them from LAN services. Storage data streams do not occupy the service network
bandwidth.
2. FC Boot
The FC730i NIC supports FC Boot.
FC Boot technology is an extension based on FC SAN technology. It is used to boot operating
systems from remote storage devices through FC NICs and SANs. The premise is that the
operating system has been installed into the storage device through the FC SAN. FC Boot enables
local diskless boot of the operating system, achieve secure, high-speed and reliable unified
management by using storage devices.
3. NPIV
The FC730i NIC supports NPIV.
When working in FCoE mode, its ports support NPIV. Each port supports a maximum of 31
N_Port_IDs for NPIV. In addition to the physical port's own N_Port_ID, each port supports a
maximum of 32 N_Port_IDs.
