Chapter 3 Connection Configurations; Host Connections (San); Figure 3.1 Connection Configuration - Fujitsu ETERNUS DX80 S2 Overview

Chapter 3
Connection Configurations
This chapter explains the possible connections for ETERNUS DX Disk storage system operation.

Figure 3.1 Connection configuration

Server (Host)
ETERNUS
DX Disk storage
system
CA: Host interface
This is an interface that is used to connect to the server HBA or switch.
RA: Remote interface
This is an interface that is used for remote copy.
LAN: This is used to connect a terminal for monitoring operations and device settings.
This is also used to connect to the remote support center using the remote support function.
PWC: PWC port
This is used to enable the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system to be powered on and off with servers.
3.1

Host Connections (SAN)

Storage Area Network (SAN) is a dedicated network to connect ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems to servers
(hosts).
FC, iSCSI, FCoE, and SAS are available as host interfaces. Depending on the connection configuration, the
destination can be a server HBA or a switch.
Using driver software for multipath control enables reliable and high performance connection configurations
by controlling the server and the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system with multiple paths.
This section describes each host interface.
Storage Area Network (SAN)
Switch
SAN/WAN
for remote copy
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Remote support
center
CA
CA
RA
ETERNUS
DX Disk storage
system
PWC
Power synchronized unit
Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS)
Power control
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LAN for operation management
Management/Monitoring
server
LAN
Administration terminal
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