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Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) : © 2006 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved
Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) : © 2006 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved
Module 3.3
In this module
This module contains the following lessons: Fibre Channel SAN Overview.
What is a SAN?
Array
Communication devices
Systems
Secure Robust
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Servers Storage
Servers
Switches
Storage
Servers
Storage
Servers
Arrays
Storage
Benefits of a SAN
High bandwidth
Fibre Channel
SCSI extension
Block I/O
Resource Consolidation
Centralized storage and management
Scalability
Up to 16 million devices
Secure Access
Isolation and filtering
Lesson Summary
Topics in this lesson included: Definition of a SAN
Fiber Cabling
Fibre Channel Switch /Hub Storage Array Management System
HBA
Switches
Port 0
Link
Port n Port n
Node
HBA
Switches
Arrays
Server
Connectivity
Switches
Connectors
Node Connectors:
SC Duplex Connectors
LC Duplex Connectors
Connectivity Devices
Basis for SAN communication
Hubs, Switches and Directors
Server
HBA
Switches
Arrays
Storage Resources
Storage Array
Provides storage consolidation and centralization
Features of an array
High Availability/Redundancy Performance Business Continuity Multiple host connect
Server
HBA
Switches
Arrays
Lesson: Summary
Topics in this lesson included: The elements of a SAN:
Host Bus Adapter (HBA) Fiber Cabling
Fibre Channel Switch /Hub Storage Array Management System
Node
Node
Storage
NL Port Node
Server
N Port
E Port
F Port
Switch
F Port
Node
Switch
Switch
F Port
F Port
Node
N Port
N Port
Node
Array
Array Storage
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Additionally, each node is assigned a unique port ID (address) within the SAN
Used to communicate between nodes within the SAN Similar in functionality to an IP address on a NIC
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0110
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Company ID 24 bits
Port
0
Reserved 12 bits
Fabric
N Port 1 Process a F Port F Port N Port 2
Process x
Process b
Process y
Process c
Process z
What is a Fabric?
Virtual space used by nodes to communicate with each other once they are joined.
Arrays
Servers
Component identifiers:
Domain ID Worldwide Name (WWN)
Fabric
Switches
Storage
HUB
Storage
Arrays
Clients
Switch
Hubs (FC-AL)
FC-AL is limited to 127 connections (substantially fewer connections can be implemented for ideal system performance). Bandwidth per device diminishes with increased connectivity due to sharing of connections. Low cost connection.
Bandwidth per device stays constant with increased connectivity. Bandwidth is scalable due to dedicated connections.
Higher availability than hubs. Higher cost.
Node D
Transmit
Hub_Pt Byp Byp Byp Byp Hub_Pt
Receive
NL_Port NL_Port #2 #2
HBA HBA
HBA
Receive
Transmit
Node B
NL_Port NL_Port #4 #4
Node C
Transmit
Byp Byp Byp Byp Hub_Pt Hub_Pt
Receive
NL_Port NL_Port #3 #3
HBA HBA
FA FA
Receive
Transmit
Node D
Transmit
Port Port
Receive
#2
Receive
Transmit
Node B
NL_Port N_Port #4 #4
HBA HBA
Node C
Transmit Receive
N_Port #3 NL_Port Storage FA Port
#3
Receive
Port
Port
Transmit
Switch
up to10 km
Switch
Switch
Router
Router
Switch
Partial Mesh
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Full Mesh
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Core-Edge Benefits
Simplifies propagation of fabric data.
One ISL hop access to all storage in the fabric.
Lesson: Summary
Topics in this lesson included: The Fibre Channel SAN connectivity methods and topologies Fibre Channel devices Fibre Channel communication protocols Fibre Channel login procedures
Storage Allocation
Capacity Tracking Performance Management
Infrastructure Security
Physical security
Locked data center
Corporate LAN Secure VPN or Firewall
Servers
Control Station
Switch
Switch
Out-band (IP)
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Functionality
Common functions
Performance monitoring Discovery Access Management (Zoning)
Arrays
Zoning Components
Zone Set
Zones (Library)
Zone
Zone
Zone
Members (WWNs)
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Types of Zoning
Servers
WWN 10:00:00:00:C9:20:DE:56
Domain ID = 21 Port = 1
Switches
Array
WWN 10:00:00:00:C9:20:DC:40
Examples:
WWN Zone 1 = 10:00:00:00:C9:20:DC:40; 50:06:04:82:E8:91:2B:9E Port Zone 1 = 21,1; 25,3 Mixed Zone 1 = 10:00:00:00:C9:20:DE:56; Port 21/1
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Storage Ports may be members of more than one zone. HBA ports are isolated from each other to avoid potential problems associated with the SCSI discovery process.
Also known as chatter
Decreases the impact of a changes in a Fabric by reducing the amount of nodes that must communicate.
Switch
Servers
Array
Capacity Management
Tracking and managing assets
Number of ports assigned Storage allocated
Utilization profile
Indicates resource utilization over time Allows for forecasting
Performance Management
What is it?
Capturing metrics and monitoring trends Proactively or Reactively responding Planning for future growth
Lesson: Summary
Topics in this lesson included:
Infrastructure protection Provisioning Capacity Management Performance Management
Any applications with high transaction rate and high data volatility
Stringent requirements on I/O latency and throughput
Servers
Servers
Servers
Storage
Switch
Array
Switches Server
Array
Server
Server
Switches
Server
Server Array
Server
FC SAN Challenges
Infrastructure
New, separate networks are required.
Skill-sets
As a relatively new technology, FC SAN administrative skills need to be cultivated.
Cost
Large investments are required for effective implementation.
Lesson: Summary
Topics in this lesson included: Common SAN deployment considerations.
SAN Challenges
Module Summary
Topics in this module included: The features and benefits of SAN.
Connectrix Family of
ED-48000B
MDS-9506 AP-7420B ED-140M MP-2640M MP-1620M MDS-9140 DS-4100B MDS-9120 MDS-9216i/A
Connectrix Directors
Redundant
everything provides optimal serviceability and highest availability Data center deployment
Multi-protocol possibilities
MDS-9509
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Module Summary
The Connectrix Family of Switches and Directors; Has three product sets:
Connectrix B-Series Connectrix MDS 9000 Series
Connectrix M-Series
Provides highly available access to storage. Connects a wide range of host and storage technologies.