Planning Switch Ports - EMC Connectrix EC-1200 Planning Manual

Planning Switch Ports

You know what devices will connect to Connectrix Directors and
switches. This section helps you plan the configuration of the director
and switch ports that will connect to those devices.
When determining the number and type of port cards to be used in
the planned configuration, consider the following factors:
Performance requirements
Device restrictions
Distance(s) between a switch and an end-device or between
switches in an interswitch link (ISL) in a multiswitch fabric
Requirements with respect to existing or planned fiber-optic cable
(multimode vs. single-mode)
When transmission distance is not an issue, shortwave laser port
cards and multimode cables offer the most economical solution
Wherever possible, provide end-device connections through multiple
ports or (where appropriate) multiple Connectrix switches.
Planning Considerations

Planning Switch Ports

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