San-Attached Cabling - Dell PowerVault MD3600f Configuration Manual

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Figure 7. Four Host Servers With Single-Port HBAs Connected to a Dual-Controller

(Duplex) Storage Array Using Cluster Cabling

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Figure 7 shows a four-cluster node connected to two RAID controller

modules. Since each cluster node has redundant paths, loss of a single path

still allows access to the storage array through the alternate path.

SAN-Attached Cabling

SAN-attached cabling configurations provide the highest level of redundancy

and alternate-path connectivity between the host server and storage array. A

SAN configuration using a Fibre Channel compatible switch fabric allows you

to establish multiple redundant paths to data on the storage array.

NOTE:

A SAN configuration using a supported Fibre Channel switch hardware is

required if the Remote Replication premium feature is activated on the storage

array. Remote Replication is not supported in a direct-attached configuration. For

specific cabling requirements for Remote Replication, see "Remote Replication

Cabling Example" on page 19.

Corporate, public, or

private network

Configuring Fibre Channel

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