HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console Software - Manual (Page 36)

NOTE: For Fibre Channel interface connections, use the switches as ordinary switch connections.
No special settings are required for the array.
Fibre Channel interface connection provides the following configurations:
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Direct connection: Two devices are connected directly.
Figure 7 Direct connection
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Switch connection: Up to three optical fibre cables (per hard zone) are connected via switches
to connect the devices. Up to two switches can be used.
Figure 8 Switch connection
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Extender connection: Protocol converters and switches are used to connect devices across
large distances.
Figure 9 Extender connection
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