Dell PowerEdge M1000e User Manual page 37

Dell 8/4Gbps FC SAN Module
SimpleConnect for SAN
Best solution for modular SAN connectivity
Based on industry-standard NPIV
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Combines pass-through simplicity for connecting each server to
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any SAN fabric with beneficial I/O and cable aggregation
Helps solve interoperability issues with heterogeneous fabrics, i.e.
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mixed Brocade, Cisco, etc.
Enables scalable data center modular growth without disruption
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– Lessens RSCN traffic, addresses FCP Domain limits
No management required
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Standard feature / mode available on M5424
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Dell M-Series Blade I/O Guide
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(N-port ID Virtualization)
Fibre Channel