Configuring The Usp V Fibre-Channel Ports - Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V Configuration Manual

Configuring the USP V Fibre-Channel Ports

Use LUN Manager software to configure the USP V fibre-channel ports with the
appropriate fibre parameters. You select the appropriate settings for each
USP V fibre-channel port based on the device to which the port is connected:
Determine the topology parameters supported by the device, and set your
topology accordingly.
Figure 2-2
Table 2-3
Universal Storage Platform V LUN Manager User's Guide (MK-96RD615).
Table 2-3
Fabric
Enable
Enable
Disable
Disable
Note: The USP V supports up to 2048 LUs per fibre-channel port.
Note: If you plan to connect different types of servers to the USP V via the
same fabric switch, use the zoning function of the fabric switch.
Note: Contact Hitachi Data Systems for information about port topology
configurations supported by HBA/switch combinations. Not all switches support
F-port connection.
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Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V/VM Configuration Guide for SGI
shows the LUN Manager panel for defining port parameters, and
explains the panel settings. For more information, see the Hitachi
Fibre Parameter Settings for the USP V
Connection
FC-AL
Point-to-Point
FC-AL
Point-to-Point
Installing the USP V
Provides
FL-port (fabric port)
F-port (fabric port)
NL-port (private
arbitrated loop)
Not supported
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