HP XP48 Configuration Manual page 19

Installation
Fabric and Connection parameter settings
Set each array port to FABRIC ON or OFF with connections of
POINT-TO-POINT or FC-AL as shown in the following table and figures.
For detailed topology information, refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN
Design Reference Guide on the
Fabric Connection
Parameter Parameter
ON FC-AL
ON Point-to-Point
OFF FC-AL
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website.
Provides
Not supported
F-port (fabric port)
AL-port (private arbitrated loop; direct
connect without a SAN)
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