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Chapter 4 FCIP over IP/MPLS Core
Typical Customer Requirements
Figure 4-2 Cisco Compression Solutions
The following performance data applies to Figure 4-2:
• VAM—9.9–12 MB/sec –10.9 MB/sec average
• VAM2—19.7–25.4 MB/sec – 19 MB/sec average
• IPS—18.6–38.5 MB/sec – 24.6 MB/sec average
• MPS—136–192 MB/sec – 186.5 MB/sec average
Security
The security of the entire Fibre Channel fabric is only as good as the security of the entire IP network
through which an FCIP tunnel is created. The following scenarios are possible:
• Unauthorized Fibre Channel device gaining access to resources through normal Fibre Channel
processes
• Unauthorized agents monitoring and manipulating Fibre Channel traffic that flows over physical
media used by the IP network
Security protocols and procedures used for other IP networks can be used with FCIP to safeguard against
any known threats and vulnerabilities. FCIP links can be secured by the following methods:
• Using the IPSec Security Protocol Suite with encryption for cryptographic data integrity and
integrity of authentication
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