HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Planning Manual page 68

Planning Considerations for Fibre Channel Topologies
Figure 25: Public loop connectivity
B_Port
Embedded FL_Port
Figure 26: Private loop connectivity
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other, and public devices attached to the loop can communicate with
fabric-attached devices. FL_Port operation is not affected by the switch
operating mode (shared or switched). Public loop connectivity is illustrated in
Figure 25.
Private loop — A private loop is not connected to a switched fabric, and the
switch's embedded E_Port and FL_Port are inactive. All devices attached to
the loop can communicate only with each other. Private loop connectivity is
illustrated in Figure 26.
Loop Switch
D1
S1
H_Ports
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