What is Zoning?
What is zoning Zoning means restricting the scope of an initiator (host) to a particular target (storage array) in fabric. An initiator can see only the devices from a particular storage array that is...
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Downloading a configuration file from one switch to another switch of the same model in Brocade
Downloading the configuration file from one switch to another switch of the same model in brocade switches procedure Configure one switch. Use the configUpload command to save the configuration information to local server. Run...
How to take backup of switch configuration file in local server?
How to take backup of Brocade switch configuration file in local server The configuration file contains all zoning information and configuration settings of the fabric. To take a backup of the configuration file, first...
Brocade SAN Switch port states
Brocade SAN Switch port states Port State Description No Card No card is present in Switch slot. Usually we find this port state in Director class switches No_Module No SFP module in slot No_Light...
Fibre Channel Classes of service
Fibre Channel Classes of service Applications might require different levels of service and guarantees regarding delivery, connectivity, and bandwidth. Some applications need to have a bandwidth that is dedicated to them during the data...
Converged Network Adapter
Converged Network Adapters Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) can run both Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic at the same time. These CNAs combine the functions of an HBA and a Network Interface Card (NIC) on...
Fibre Channel Topologies
Fibre Channel Topologies Topology is the way of approach to connecting devices to form a network. Fibre Channel-based networks support three types of base topologies: Point-to-point Arbitrated loop Switched fabric Switched fabric further classified...
What is Congestion in SAN fabric?
Congestion When over-subscription occurs, it leads to a condition called congestion. When a node is unable to use as much bandwidth as it wants, because of contention with another node, then there is congestion. A...
What is Hop in SAN fabric?
What is Hop in SAN fabric When Fibre Channel traffic is going from one E_Port over an ISL to another E_Port, is one hop. ISLs are made by connecting an E_Port to an E_Port....
What are the well known addresses in Fibre Channel?
What are the well known addresses in Fibre Channel? A well-known address is a reserved address for each Fibre channel service. Each address provides it’s respective service. Well known addresses and its services are...