application requirements dictate the solutions that are deployed, FCIP is suitable for a large majority of remote data mirroring applications. FCIP is ideal for wide area connectivity between two data centers over a WAN link of varying speeds.
The integrated iSCSI capability is a
It is clear that Cisco’s intelligent storage network feature set coupled with a focus on data center availability requirements delivers a breadth of solutions unmatched in the industry today. Cisco’s products deliver enhanced management features to address enterprise concerns of reducing downtime caused by unplanned outages as well as planned upgrades. Technologies such as FCIP and iSCSI allow enterprises to reduce infrastructure costs while still providing integrated management across the two technologies.
Figure 6
| DWDM |
SAN | Synchronous Remote Replication |
| Over Optical |
| Primary Site |
TCP/IP
SAN
Primary Site
Synchronous Remote Replication
Over FCIP
Backup
Application
| Tape |
| Silo |
SAN |
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| Replicated |
Backup Site | Data |
Backup
Application
| Tape |
| Silo |
SAN |
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| |
| Replicated |
Backup Site | Data |
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