Qlogic Storage Networking (Unified Fabric Pilot), Руководство по установке

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Architecture
Approach
The test configuration described in this section was installed and validated at the
QLogic NETtrack Developer Center (NDC) located in Shakopee, MN. The NDC
provides QLogic customers and alliance partners with the test tracks and
engineering staff to test interoperability and optimize performance with the latest
server, networking, and storage technology.
Process Summary
To establish a repeatable process, the team created a converged network in the
NDC and installed a validation environment based on JDSU hardware and
software. Screen shots and trace data were captured to show the results from the
seven-step validation process, and to demonstrate the various DCB functions.
Reference Architecture Description
Architecture Overview
Figure 3-1 illustrates the unified Ethernet infrastructure enhanced with DCB.
FCoE and iSCSI storage traffic was tested and validated with LAN traffic, which
shared the unified 10GbE bandwidth driven by Converged Network Adapters.
JDSU testing tools were installed in the fabric, either in-line or at the edge, with
hardware and software to test and certify system-level behavior. These tools also
provided expert-system support that simplified troubleshooting and reduced
installation time.