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having to replicate configuration changes across multiple servers. In addition, the logical and
physical network resources can be configured for high availability, including:
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Providing redundant physical links to the data center networks
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Configuring stacking links between interconnects in an enclosure to provide redundant paths
from servers to data center networks
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Using logical resources, such as logical interconnects, that represent multiple physical resources
to allow continued uninterrupted operation if a physical component fails
The Virtual Connect interconnect modules in enclosures support the following types of networks:
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Fibre Channel for storage networks, including both Fabric attach (SAN) Fibre Channel
connections and Direct attach (Flat SAN) Fibre Channel connections
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Ethernet for data networks
15.4.1 About Fibre Channel networks
You can use Fibre Channel networks to connect to storage devices.
15.4.1.1 Fibre Channel network types
The Virtual Connect interconnect modules in enclosures support two types of Fibre Channel
connections to storage devices:
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Fabric attach connections—The enclosure interconnects connect to data center SAN fabric
switches.
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Direct attach connections—Also called Flat SAN, in which the enclosure interconnects connect
directly to a supported storage device, such as an HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system.
You cannot change the type of a Fibre Channel network, but you can delete the network from the
appliance, and then add the network as a different type.
A logical interconnect can use both Direct attach storage and Fabric attach storage at the same
time.
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