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EMC Connectrix EC-1200 Planning Manual (228 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Preface

11
Chapter 1 EC-1200 Connectrix Cabinet

15
- EC-1200 Overview
  16
  - Features
    16
  - Base Configuration
    16
  - Connectrix Models
    17
- Ed-140M
  19
  - Guidelines for Installing Directors and Switches
    25
- Stabilizer/Outrigger Bracket Positions
  30
  - EC-1100 Cabinet Configurations
    31
- EC-1100 Cabinet Configuration Examples
  31
  - Maximum Configuration
    32
- Four-Cabinet Configuration Example
  33
- Manageability
  34
  - Connectrix Service Processor
    34
  - Connectrix Manager
    37
- Management Support Table
  40
  - Serviceability Features
    41
  - Remote User Workstations
    44
  - Multi-Home Clients
    44
Chapter 2 Fibre Channel Switching Concepts

47
- Fibre Channel Port Types
  48
- Device Discovery
  49
  - Parallel SCSI Versus Fibre Channel
    49
  - The Name Server
    49
- Fabric Addressing
  50
  - Physical Address
    50
  - Domain ID Assignment
    51
- Principal Switch Selection
  53
- Fabric WWN Assignment
  55
- E_Port Segmentation
  56
- Fabric Services and State Change Notifications
  57
- Classes of Service
  58
- Persistent Binding
  59
- Examples of Binding
  60
- Heterogeneous Server Support
  62
- Bandwidth
  63
- Performance Droop on 100 Mb/S Links
  64
- Effect of Buffer Credits on Performance over Distance; 1Gb/S
  64
- Performance Droop on 200 Mb/S Links
  65
- Effect of Buffer Credits on Performance over Distance; 2 Gb/S
  65
- Path Selection and ISL Loading
  67
- Example of Multiple Hops
  67
  - Shortest Path First
    68
  - Multiple Equal-Cost Paths
    68
- Examples of One-Hop Paths
  68
  - Load Assignment on World Wide Node Names
    69
- Frame Delivery Order
  70
Chapter 3 Zoning and Naming

71
Chapter 4 Connectrix Topologies

87
- Microcode Levels
  88
- Physical and Logical Topologies
  89
- Base Switch Topologies
  90
  - Symmetrix Capacity Application
    90
- Capacity Expansion (Fan-In) Topology
  90
  - Symmetrix Consolidation Application
    91
- Symmetrix Spider Graphic
  91
- Consolidation (Fan-Out) Topology
  92
  - Combined Topologies
    93
  - Calculating Fan-In and Fan-Out
    93
- Combined Topologies Example
  93
- I/O Rates
  94
- Response Time Curve
  95
- Six-To-One Fan-Out Example
  95
- Multiswitch Topologies
  97
  - Data Center to Data Center
    97
- Port Connectrix Balanced Fabric Example
  98
- Performance Droop on 200 Mb/S Links
  99
- Distance Topology Example
  100
  - Tape Backbone
    101
- Tape Backbone with 256-Port Connectrix Balanced Fabric
  101
  - Many to Many
    102
- 512-Port Mission-Critical Fabric Example
  103
- Examples of One-Hop Example
  104
- Open Fabric 1.0
  105
- Connectrix Version 6.02 Topology Solution Envelope
  106
  - Connectivity
    106
- Single-Tier Architecture Example
  109
- Two-Tier Architecture Example, with Symmetrix Centralized
  110
- Three-Tier Architecture Example
  111
- Design Example: 200 Server Ports
  112
- Design Example: 425 Server Ports
  113
- ISL Performance
  114
- Adding Bandwidth
  115
Chapter 5 Planning Considerations

117
- Configuration Objectives
  118
  - Planning the Initial Configuration
    118
- Planning Switch Ports
  119
  - Determining the Number of Ports
    120
  - Determining Port Types
    121
  - Port Binding
    122
  - Planning for Spare Ports
    123
  - Using Multiple Switches
    123
- Planning Cabling
  124
  - Types of Cable
    124
  - Available Cables
    125
- Model Numbers for Multimode Cables
  125
  - Adapters
    126
- SFP Transceiver and LC Duplex Connector
  126
- Model Numbers for Single-Mode Cables
  126
  - Planning Considerations
    127
- Fiber Cable Performance Guidelines
  128
  - Calculating Channel Insertion Loss
    129
- Example for Channel Insertion Loss Calculation
  129
  - Arranging Cable Connections
    130
- Ds-32M/Ds-32M2
  131
- Ds-16M/Ds-16M2
  131
- ED-64M Port Numbering
  131
- DS-16M/DS-16M2 Port Numbering
  131
- ED-140M Front Port Numbering
  132
  - Cable Lengths
    133
- ED-140M Rear Port Numbering
  133
  - Routing Fiber-Optic Cables
    134
- Floor Tile Cutout for Cables
  135
  - Power Cables
    136
- Security Considerations
  137
  - Connectrix Service Processor
    138
  - Remote User Workstations
    139
- Connectrix Manager User Rights
  139
- Planning Ethernet LAN Connections
  141
- Four EC-1200S in a Dual-Ethernet Configuration
  143
- Planning Telephone and Modem Connections
  144
- Planning SNMP Management Station Support
  145
  - Planning Access and Support
    145
- Planning E-Mail Notification Support
  146
- Configuration Planning Tasks
  147
  - Diagram the Planned Configuration
    147
  - Assign Port Names and Nicknames
    148
- Sample Configuration Diagram
  148
  - Prepare a Site Plan
    150
  - Establish Security Measures
    151
  - Complete Planning Checklists
    152
How to Design a Solution

153
- Total Port Count
  154
- Availability
  155
- Maximum-Availability Example
  155
- High-Availability Example
  156
Appendix A How to Design a Solution

157
Windows NT Consolidation Design Example

157
- Consolidation Design Example
  157
- Port Count/Zone Summary
  162
- Logical Topology Design Example
  163
- Single-HBA Zone Set Example
  164
- Physical Port Assignment
  167
- Physical Topology with Port Assignments
  168
Appendix B Windows NT Consolidation Design Example

170
Appendix C Upgrading to a Single Service Processor Environment

170
Upgrading to a Single Service Processor Environment

170
Planning Checklists

185
Appendix D Planning Checklists

189
Planning Worksheets

189
- Switch/Director Port Assignments
  190
Appendix E Planning Worksheets

197
Specifications

197
Appendix F Specifications

198
- EC-1200 Cabinet
  198
- DS-16M2 Switch
  199
- DS-32M2 Switch
  201
- ED-64M Director
  203
- ED-140M Director
  205
Glossary

207
- Ed-64M
  212
- Load Balancing
  217

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EMC Connectrix EC-1200 Planning Manual (228 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 EC-1200 Connectrix Cabinet

Chapter 2 Fibre Channel Switching Concepts

Chapter 3 Zoning and Naming

Chapter 4 Connectrix Topologies

Chapter 5 Planning Considerations

How to Design a Solution

Appendix A How to Design a Solution

Windows NT Consolidation Design Example

Appendix B Windows NT Consolidation Design Example

Appendix C Upgrading to a Single Service Processor Environment

Upgrading to a Single Service Processor Environment

Planning Checklists

Appendix D Planning Checklists

Planning Worksheets

Appendix E Planning Worksheets

Specifications

Appendix F Specifications

Glossary

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