
Chapter 4
Peripherals and Accessories
Figure 4.7.1.19 MPE/iX SAN Cluster
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•MPE Cluster/iX required (unsupported on VA7100)
•Management Station required
ControllerVA71x0Controller 2
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Note:
• If routers are used then use Single Initiator Zoning on the switches
ControllerVA71x0Controller 2
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Figure 4.7.1.20 Heterogeneous Cluster in a SAN
dedicated LAN connection
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