For convenience in configuring ports, important information can be found on a
label located on the underside of the router (see
WWNN: 100000E00200N000
WWPN: 100000E00Y00N000
ENET MAC ID: 00:E0:02:00:00:XY
Figure 21: WWN/MAC ID label
Fibre Channel Connections
In typical installations, the router may be connected to:
Note:
understand the configuration requirements of the environment to which it will be
connected. Failure to correctly configure a Fibre Channel device may impair the
operation of the storage network to which it is attached.
Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide
Arbitrated Loop (AL) – the router can be directly attached to the FC host
adapter in a point-to-point configuration.
Private loop (hub)
Public loop (hub that is also connected to a switch)
Fabric environment (switch)
Before connecting the router to other Fibre Channel devices, it is important to
Figure
21).
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