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Figure 2 Point-to-point fabric topology example
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Table 4 Fabric topology settings
Fabric parameter
OFF
ON
ON
OFF

Installing and configuring the host

This section explains how to install and configure Fibre Channel adapters (FCAs) that connect the
host to the disk array.

Loading the operating system and software

Follow the manufacturer's instructions to load the operating system and software onto the host. Load
all OS patches and configuration utilities supported by HP and the FCA manufacturer.

Installing and configuring the FCAs

Install and configure the Fibre Channel adapter using the FCA manufacturer's instructions.
HP supplies driver, firmware, and BIOS downloads for commonly available FCAs. These downloads
contain FCA settings that are tested and approved by HP. To obtain a download, log onto the HP
website at
www.hp.com
and follow the installation instructions in the "readme" or documentation file supplied with each
download.
Contact your HP representative for current information on compatible FCAs.

Fabric zoning and LUN security

By using appropriate zoning and LUN security, you can connect various servers with various operating
systems to the same switch and fabric with the following restrictions:
Storage port zones may overlap if more than one operating system needs to share an array port.
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Installing and configuring Windows for the XP family of disk arrays
Connection parameter
FC-AL
Direct Fabric Attach
FC-AL
Direct Fabric Attach
and search for the model name or number of your FCA. Download the file,
Provides
NL-port (private arbitrated loop)
F-port (fabric port)
Not supported
Not supported