
Chapter 4
Connecting hosts
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Each controller supports a single host interface protocol, whether used for replication, host I/O, or both.
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Colored cables indicate usage:
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Orange shows replication
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Blue shows I/O traffic on the source array
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Tan shows I/O traffic on the destination array
After the storage systems are physically cabled, see the MSA 1060/2060/2062 Storage Management Guide or online
help for information about configuring, provisioning, and using the optional Remote Snap feature.
Host ports and replication
Multiple servers/single network
The diagram below shows the rear panel of two MSA 2060/2062 FC or two MSA 2060/2062 iSCSI controller enclosures
with both I/O and replication occurring on the same physical network. With the replication configuration shown below,
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) and zoning could be employed to provide separate networks for iSCSI and FC,
respectively:
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Create a VLAN or zone for I/O traffic on the source array (blue cables).
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Create a VLAN or zone for I/O traffic on the destination array (tan cables).
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Create a VLAN or zone for replication to isolate I/O traffic from replication traffic (orange cables).
The configuration would appear physically as a single network, while logically, it would function as multiple networks.
MSA 2060/2062 FC or iSCSI Storage system
Switch
To host server(s)
MSA 2060/2062 FC or iSCSI Storage system
Figure 30 Connecting two storage systems for Remote Snap: multiple servers/one switch/one location
The diagram below provides the same basic configuration as shown above; however, it uses MSA 1060 FC or MSA 1060
iSCSI controller enclosures.
MSA 1060 FC or iSCSI Storage system
Switch
To host server(s)
MSA 1060 FC or iSCSI Storage system
Figure 31 Connecting two storage systems for Remote Snap: multiple servers/one switch/one location
The diagram that follows shows the rear panel of two MSA 2060/2062 FC or two MSA 2060/2062 iSCSI controller
enclosures with I/O and replication occurring on different physical networks. Use three switches to enable host I/O and
replication. Connect two ports from each controller module in the left storage enclosure to the left switch. Connect two