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Rich media, Server clustering – Emulex 375 User Manual

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Rich Media

For rich media applications, the switch provides improved storage and file sharing from a single storage
pool for multiple workstations.

Figure 1-4

depicts a sample rich media configuration.

Server Clustering

In this configuration, the switch helps deliver improved application availability when combined with a
server clustering software solution, like Microsoft Cluster Server or Veritas Cluster Server. This prevents
system downtime in case of failure to one of the application servers.

Figure 1-5

depicts a sample server clustering configuration.

Figure 1-4: Rich media diagram

Figure 1-5: Server clustering diagram