Basics Of SAN Switch - SAN Switch Tutorial Part 1
This videos explains a very basic concept of SAN switch. In later video we will discuss more on SAN switch.
What Is SAN Switch ?
SAN Switch is a hardware which have FC Ports. Host and Storage device are connected to itIt establish a communication link between host and storage device.
A Group of SAN switch is called as Fabric. Every SAN network has two fabric for redundancy. Popular Vendor Are Brocade and
Types Of Ports In SAN Network
F_Port: This is called as fabric port. This port is configured in SAN switch. This port connects to N_Port via fiber cable.
N_Port: This is called as node port which represents a target or host port. N_Port are connected to F port in SAN Network.
E_Port: This is called an expansion port. A port is which is designated an E_Port connects to the E_Port of another switch, to enlarge the switch fabric. This link is also called as Inter Switch Link (ISL).
G_Port: This is a generic port that can operate as either an E_Port or an F_Port.
Simple Architecture of SAN Network.
Below diagram show a simple connectivity of SAN switch in a Storage Area Network. This picture also shows the types of port in it.
Complex Architecture of SAN Network.
Below diagram show a complex connectivity and architecture of Storage Area Network.
Checkout out the below YouTube Video for explanation.
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