Quantum StorNext QD7000 Hardware Manual page 78

70 | Hardware Cabling Guide
The following table lists the redundant and non-redundant components in a switched configuration
with two hosts and a controller shelf.
Component
Host/server (see note)
Host adapter
Host-to-controller cable
Switch
Controller
Two hosts and two zoned switches
The following figure shows an example of a switch topology with two hosts, a controller shelf, and
two zoned switches. Each outlined group of ports on a switch represents a zone.
The hosts/servers in this example must be clustered to be redundant.
Note:
Redundancy
Redundant
Redundant
Redundant
Use two switches for full redundancy. A single
zoned switch is not redundant.
Redundant