IBM System Storage Subsystem DS5020 User Manual

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Figure 64 shows an incorrect configuration of a single host with both iSCSI and
Fibre Channel connections.

Important: Do not cable the storage subsystem and host systems as shown in

Figure 64. A storage subsystem with the incorrect storage topology
might appear to be functional, but incorrect cabling can potentially have
unpredictable results.

Figure 65 on page 91 shows an example of a multiple-host, multiple-port,
multiple-switch configuration.

Gigabit
Ethernet
switch

Host with two single-port iSCSI

HBAs and one dual-port Fibre

Channel HBA

DS5020

Fibre
Channel
switch

Controller A

Controller B

Fibre
Channel
ports

iSCSI
ports

Fibre
Channel
ports

iSCSI
ports

Fibre
Channel
ports

iSCSI
ports

Figure 64. Example of an incorrect configuration: Single-host, iSCSI and Fibre Channel

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