User guide

Fibre Channel Technology
The simplest connection method for Fibre Channel cable is the point-to-point
connection between a server and an external RA4000. Figure D-1 shows a
simplified point-to-point connection.
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Figure D-1. Simple point-to-point Fibre Channel connection in tower model
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Server
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Fibre Host Adapter
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RA4000
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RA4000 Controller
The following components are required for a typical point-to-point connection
of a Compaq StorageWorks RAID 4000:
■ Compaq Fibre Host Adapter/P, or a Compaq Fibre Host Adapter/E
installed in the server
■ Compaq RA4000 Controller (installed in the RA4000)
■ Compaq RA4000 (rack or tower model installed)