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5–Fibre Channel over IP
Configuring FCIP
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Figure 5-2 shows an example of a two FCIP routes (dual ISLs). This example
assumes that the Fibre Channel switches have the ability to load-balance
between the ISLs to enhance performance.
Figure 5-2. E_Port Extension, Dual ISLs
F_Port Extension
The FCIP configuration used to connect a distant F_Port to a SAN is referred to as
an F_Port extension. This configuration is used to connect remote (stranded)
servers to a SAN or to connect remote storage to a SAN. In the F_Port extension
configuration, one of the FCIP routers (local) is connected to a Fibre Channel
switch (SAN), and the other FCIP router (remote) is directly connected to a Fibre
Channel port on the server or storage.
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