Q-Logic 59042-07 A Manuel D’Utilisation

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59042-07 A
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Section 3
Planning
Consider the following when planning a fabric:
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3.1
Devices
When planning a fabric, consider the number of devices and the anticipated 
demand. This will determine the number of ports that are needed and the number 
of switches. Consider how many and what types of switches are needed.
The switch uses SFP transceivers, but the device host bus adapters you are using 
may not. Consider whether the device adapters use SFP transceivers or Gigabit 
Interface Converters (GBIC), and choose fiber optic cables accordingly. Use 
LC-type cable connectors for SFP transceivers and SC-type cable connectors for 
GBIC transceivers. Also, consider the transmission speed compatibility of your 
devices, HBAs, switches, SFPs.
SANbox2 switches support public initiator and target devices. Consider the 
distribution of target and initiator devices. An F_Port supports a single public 
device. An FL_Port can support up to 126 public devices in an arbitrated loop.