HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 - Enterprise Virtual Arrays, Reference Manual

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In nonrouted FCIP configurations, local and remote fabrics merge when connected through an IP
network. The IP connection acts as an ISL in a single fabric. By using Fibre Channel routing and FCIP,
the local and remote fabrics connect without merging. You can create an LSAN that contains local
and remote storage arrays and servers.
Figure 36 , Figure 37 , Figure 38 , Figure 39 , and Figure 40 show typical HP Continuous Access NSPOF
configurations in which the 1606 Extension SAN Switch or MP Router provides Fibre Channel routing
and FCIP.
Figure 38 and Figure 39 show a configuration in which the 1606 Extension SAN Switches
or 400 MP Routers are used as both an FCIP gateway and Fibre Channel switch.
IP B
IP A
26583b
1606 Extension
SAN Switch
FCIP with FC routing
FCIP with FC routing
Fabric A2
Fabric B2
Fabric A1
Fabric B1
1606 Extension
SAN Switch
1606 Extension
SAN Switch
1606 Extension
SAN Switch
Figure 36 NSPOF configuration with 1606 Extension SAN Switch providing Fibre Channel routing and
FCIP with direct connect devices
.
IP B
IP A
25270b
400 MPR
400 MPR
400 MPR
400 MPR
FCIP with FC routing
FCIP with FC routing
Fabric A2
Fabric B2
Fabric A1
Fabric B1
Figure 37 NSPOF configuration with 400 MP Router providing Fibre Channel routing and FCIP
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