HP MPX200 Multifunction Router - Manual (Page 133)

9 MPX200 FCoE feature description
The HP MPX200 Multifunction Router provides FCoE target functionality. Used with the HP arrays,
the MPX200 enables FCoE connectivity over a 10-GbE link at no additional cost. FCoE features
include:
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10-GbE model only
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Support enabled with firmware version 3.2.2.0 (minimum) by default, no license required
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FCoE host connectivity to HP P6000 EVA and 3PAR storage
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Management by HP P6000 Command View (P6000 EVA)
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MPX200 simultaneously servicing Fibre Channel, FCoE, and iSCSI hosts
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Simultaneous support with iSCSI/FCoE and one additional function, either data migration or
FCIP
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Support for simultaneous iSCSI and FCoE on the same blade or the same 10 GbE port
FCoE configurations
Figure 110 (page 133) shows an FCoE end-to-end direct-connect storage configuration using an
MPX200 Multifunction Router and HP storage systems (either P6000 EVA or 3PAR). This
configuration provides 10-GbE FCoE and, as an option, iSCSI connectivity for up to two storage
systems without the need for any Fibre Channel switches.
Figure 110 FCoE end-to-end direct-connect storage configuration
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Servers with NICs
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10-GbE/FCoE A/FCoE B connection
iSCSI/IP connection
10-GbE connection
10-GbE FCoE/iSCSI connection
Fabric A Fibre Channel connection
Fabric B Fibre Channel connection
X-series CN
switches
Figure 111 (page 134) shows additional connectivity, allowing up to four storage systems (either
P6000 EVA or 3PAR) using a fabric connection between the MPX200 and storage systems. This
configuration provides the highest level of multi-protocol support with FCoE, iSCSI, and Fibre
Channel connectivity for up to four storage systems. In addition to FCoE and iSCSI, Fibre Channel
connected servers can access the same storage systems through the Fibre Channel fabric.
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