Emulex Whitepaper
Network Convergence with Emulex and Windows
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Advanced Management Solutions
Activating the SAN Component
Once you’ve configured the Emulex OneConnect FcoE adapter, you must also ensure that the FCF port on the switch has
been configured to support FCoE.
Zoning, which provides isolation of sensitive data in a SAN, is based on a WWPN that uniquely identifies the adapter (either
HBA or CNA) that is installed on a server. Zoning practices and storage configuration practices remain the same for CNAs as
they are for HBAs. An IT administrator can define relationships between WWPNs and LUNs that restrict access to data. Once
access is gained to the LUNS, multi-path I/O components or virtual disk services can be installed.
Conclusion
Network convergence is a critical opportunity for enterprise data centers to achieve significant savings and efficiencies. FCoE
technology enables network convergence in enterprise data centers and provides benefits such as infrastructure simplification,
investment protection and lowered TCO. FCoE provides these benefits without disrupting existing architectures and operating
models. Emulex OneConnect FCoE CNAs are the right converged network storage connectivity solution, fully compatible with
Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2008 R2.
The management capabilities of Emulex OneCommand Manager are geared toward increasing overall productivity and
efficiency for networked storage administrators. This directly translates into reduced operating costs and lower TCO. Coupled
with the Emulex OneConnect FCoE CNAs, Windows data centers can steamline their adapter management while gaining the
flexibility of converged networking.
Figure 8
Managing Fibre
Channel parameters
