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Overview
TABLE 1-1 Fibre Channel Reference Documentation (Continued)
Specification
SCSI Fibre Channel Protocol 2
SCSI Fibre Channel Protocol 3
SCSI–3 Architecture Model (SAM-2)
SCSI-3 Architecture Model (SAM-3)
SCSI–3 Primary Commands (SPC–2)
SCSI-3 Primary Commands (SPC-3)
SCSI–3 Stream Commands (SSC)
SCSI-3 Stream Commands (SSC- 4)
* Indicates specific reference for that implementation of the Fibre Channel interface.
Overview
• Serial connection
• Copper (electrical) or fiber (optical) transmissions
• Multiple protocols (such as SCSI, IP, HIPPI, IPI-3)
• Information transparent
• 100 – 1600 MB data transfer rates
• Scalable for data rates, distance, media, and protocols
In 1994, the Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface (FC–PH), or
ANSI X3.230–1994, was completed, differing from every other architecture at the
time. This specification married the strengths of channels, including high throughput
and low overhead, with the strengths of networks, including flexibility, long distance
capability, and high connectivity.
20 T10000: Interface Reference Manual
Revision
ANSI NCITS:350:2003
ANSI INCITS:416:2006
ANSI NCITS:366:2003
ANSI INCITS:402:2005
ANSI NCITS:351:2001
ANSI NCITS:408:2005
ANSI NCITS:335:2000
T10/2123-D Revision 02
August 2016
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