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Preface
Chapter 1, Introduction to McDATA Multi-Protocol Products -
This chapter provides an overview of McDATA multi-protocol
products, and describes product performance and connectivity,
security, and serviceability features.
Chapter 2, Product Management - This chapter describes
out-of-band and inband product management; the management
server; product firmware; backup and restore features; and
software. Overviews of the graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and
command line interface (CLI) are included.
Chapter 3, Planning Considerations for Fibre Channel Topologies -
This chapter describes Fibre Channel topologies (including
arbitrated loop and fabric); multiswitch fabric topologies and
storage area networks (SANs); multiswitch fabric support;
general, large, and mixed fabric design considerations; and fibre
connection (FICON) cascading.
Chapter 4, Implementing SAN Internetworking Solutions - This
chapter describes SAN island consolidation; implementing
business continuance and disaster recovery (BC/DR) solutions;
and consolidating and integrating Internet small computer
systems interface (iSCSI) servers and storage.
Chapter 5, Physical Planning Considerations - This chapter describes
physical factors to consider when planning a Fibre Channel SAN
configuration. Factors include port connectivity and fiber-optic
cabling; management server support; local area network (LAN)
and remote access support; inband management access; and
security and zoning support.
Chapter 6, Configuration Planning Tasks - This chapter describes
planning tasks to be performed prior to installing a director,
fabric switch, or SAN router. Tasks include physical site planning,
connectivity and management access, and facility support. A
worksheet that lists product port connections is included.
Checklists that summarize planning and installation activities are
also included.
Appendix A, Product Specifications - This appendix lists
specifications for directors, fabric switches, and SAN routers.
Appendix B, Firmware Summary - This appendix summarizes
differences and similarities between firmware versions that
support directors, fabric switches, and SAN routers.
An Index is also provided.
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