.Part 1 Architecture HP SAN Design Reference Guide 785351-001

Figure 48 (page 79) shows a converged fabric that has servers with CNAs and servers with FC
HBAs and NICs.
NOTE: Fibre Channel HBAs can also be connected to B-series, C-series, , or HP FlexFabric
5900CP Converged Network switch F_Ports.
Figure 48 FCoE integrated with FC SAN fabric
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Server
with FC HBA
and NIC
IP network
Server
with FC HBA
and NIC
FC attached
HP storage
Fabric A
X-series
FC switch
Server
with CNA
Server
with CNA
FC attached
HP storage
10-GbE
Fabric B
X-series
FC switch
10-GbE/FCoE A/FCoE B connection
Fabric A Fibre Channel connection
Fabric B Fibre Channel connection
10-GbE connection
X-series
/5820 CN/5900CP
(NPV mode)
switch
X-series
/5820 CN/5900CP
(NPV mode)
switch
FCoE configuration rules 79