Introducing Quickloop - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 - SAN Switch User Manual

Introducing QuickLoop

HP StorageWorks QuickLoop is a unique Fibre Channel topology that combines
arbitrated loop and fabric topologies. An arbitrated loop supports communication
between devices that are not fabric-aware. Such devices are called private devices,
and arbitrated loops are often called private loops. QuickLoop allows a
StorageWorks SAN switch to emulate a hub environment, while offering the
additional benefit of connectivity to a fabric.
QuickLoop is an optionally licensed product that allows arbitrated loops to be
attached to a fabric. This allows private targets on arbitrated loops to be accessed
by public or private hosts elsewhere on the fabric.
Devices attached to QuickLoop can communicate with all other devices attached
to the same QuickLoop. However, private devices attached to QuickLoop can
communicate only with devices within the same QuickLoop. Public devices in an
arbitrated loop mode are considered private devices when connected to
QuickLoop ports.
QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide
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