Document Conventions - Cisco MDS 9000 Series Configuration Manual

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Cisco MDS 9000 Family NX-OS Interfaces Configuration Guide
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Title
Configuring N Port Virtualization
Configuring FlexAttach Virtual
pWWN
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Description
Provides an overview of N Port Virtualization
and includes quidelines and requirements for
configuring and verifying NPV.
FlexAttach virtual pWWN feature facilitates
server and configuration management. In a
SAN environment, the server installation or
replacement, requires interaction and
coordination among the SAN and server
administrators.
OL-19445-02, Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 4.2(x)
Preface