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4.3.2.2 When the FC Interface Board is Added
The available Fibre Channel connection configuration varies, depending on the topology
setting of the AMS200 and the destination of the Fibre Channel cable connection. The
following table shows available Fibre Channel connection of each topology setting and
connection method.
Table 4.2 Available Fibre Channel Connection Configuration
No. AMS 200 Topologies
AMS 200 Transfer
Rate
Direct Connection
to the Host
Switch Connection
Direct Connection
to the TagmaStore
USP (Note)
Direct Connection
to the 9900V
1 Loop Auto/1 Gbps/2
Gbps/4 Gbps
Host Connector 0
and 1
Not Supported Host Connector 0
and 1
2 Point-to-Point Auto/1 Gbps/2
Gbps/4 Gbps
Not Supported Host Connector 0
and 1
Not Supported
Note: TagmaStore USP is an abbreviation for TagmaStore Universal Storage Platform, and it
is a higher-level model in the TagmaStore series.
When connecting the AMS200 directly to the host, the Loop topology is set to the port:
 The port that the Point-to-Point topology has been set to cannot be connected directly
to the host, TagmaStore USP or 9900V.
When connecting the AMS200 to the Switch, the Point-to-Point topology is set to the port:
 The port that the Loop topology has been set to cannot be connected to the Switch.