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Physical Planning
Considerations
This chapter describes the physical planning considerations for incorporating
Hewlett-Packard (HP) Director 2/64s, Edge Switch 2/16s, and Edge Switch 2/32s
into storage area networks (SANs) and Fibre Channel fabric topologies. The
chapter provides planning considerations and recommendations for:
■ Port connectivity and fiber-optic cabling.
■ High Availability Fabric Manager (HAFM) server, Ethernet local area
network (LAN), and remote access support.
■ Inband management access (optional).
■ Security provisions for directors or switches, the HAFM server, and customer
data paths through directors or switches (zoning).