5–Fibre Channel over IP
Configuring FCIP
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shows an example of F_Port extension used to connect a remote
(stranded) server.
Figure 5-4. F_Port Extension, Server
Determining WAN Characteristics
To correctly configure an FCIP route for maximum performance and reliability
requires precise understanding of the IP link (WAN) characteristics, including the
following link characteristics:
Link RTT
Link data rate end-to-end:
Available link bandwidth
Allocated link bandwidth
Link (WAN) quality: congestion (dropped packets) and packet errors
Local Router
Remote Router
LAN/WAN
Fibre Channel Switch
Local Storage Array
Remote Server
Summary of Contents for iSR6200
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Page 20: ...Preface Technical Support xx ISR651101 00 G ...
Page 34: ...1 Introduction iSR6200 Router Blades 1 14 ISR651101 00 G ...
Page 60: ...3 Installation Installing New Firmware 3 18 ISR651101 00 G ...
Page 90: ...4 Configuration Controlling per Host LUN Access on the iSR6200 4 30 ISR651101 00 G ...
Page 110: ...5 Fibre Channel over IP Configuring FCIP 5 20 ISR651101 00 G ...
Page 128: ...7 Removal and Replacement Power and Cooling Modules 7 14 ISR651101 00 G ...
Page 134: ...A Technical Specifications Environmental and Safety A 6 ISR651101 00 G ...
Page 160: ...B Simple Network Management Protocol Notifications B 26 ISR651101 00 G ...
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