Preface

Related Documentation

Typographical Conventions

EMC uses the following type style conventions in this guide:

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Keystrokes

 

 

Palatino,

Dialog box, button, icon, and menu items in text

bold

Selections you can make from the user interface,

 

including buttons, icons, options, and field

 

names

 

 

Palatino,

New terms or unique word usage in text

italic

Command line arguments when used in text

 

Book titles

 

 

Courier,

Arguments used in examples of command line

italic

syntax.

 

 

Courier

System prompts and displays and specific

 

filenames or complete paths. For example:

 

working root directory [/user/emc]:

 

c:\Program Files\EMC\Symapi\db

 

 

Courier,

User entry. For example:

bold

symmpoll -p

Options in command line syntax

EMC Host Connectivity Guide for Windows 2000 and Windows NT, P/N 300-000-603

EMC Navisphere Manager 5.X Administrator’s Guide, P/N 069001143

EMC Navisphere Manager 6.X Administrator’s Guide, P/N 069001125

EMC ControlCenter Navisphere Host Agent and CLI for Windows 2000 and NT Version 6.X Installation Guide, P/N 069001151

EMC Navisphere Application Transparent Failover (ATF) for Windows 2000 and NT Administrator's Guide, P/N 069001164

Storage-System Host Utilities for Windows 2000 and NT Administrator's Guide, P/N 069001141

PowerPath Installation And Administration Guide for Windows, P/N 300-000-512

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EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment

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EMC QLogic manual Related Documentation Typographical Conventions, Palatino, Bold

QLogic specifications

EMC QLogic is a leading provider of advanced networking solutions, primarily known for its high-performance storage area network (SAN) technologies. It specializes in Fibre Channel and Ethernet networking products, offering robust solutions that are essential for modern data center environments.

One of the key features of EMC QLogic is its exceptional performance in high-speed data transfer. QLogic's Fibre Channel products, such as switches and host bus adapters (HBAs), support speeds of up to 32 Gbps, ensuring ultra-fast communication between storage devices and servers. This high throughput is crucial for applications demanding high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second), particularly in virtualized environments and databases.

Another prominent aspect of EMC QLogic's technology is its support for advanced features like Data Center Bridging (DCB). DCB enables the convergence of storage and traditional Ethernet traffic on a single network, streamlining data center management and reducing costs. By allowing both storage and data networking to coexist on the same infrastructure, EMC QLogic enhances efficiency and simplifies network architecture.

Scalability is another characteristic that sets EMC QLogic apart. The architecture is designed to support a wide range of deployment sizes, from small businesses to large enterprise data centers. This scalability ensures that organizations can grow their IT infrastructure without needing to overhaul their existing deployment.

EMC QLogic also places a strong emphasis on reliability and security. Their products are built with redundancy and failover mechanisms, which minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation even in the event of hardware failure. Additionally, security features such as encryption and access controls are integrated to protect sensitive data as it travels across the network.

Management and monitoring capabilities are also integral to EMC QLogic's offerings. The company provides advanced software tools for managing network resources, allowing administrators to monitor performance, diagnose issues, and optimize configurations efficiently. This helps organizations maintain peak performance and reduces operational complexity.

In summary, EMC QLogic combines high-speed performance, advanced features, and robust reliability in its networking solutions. With a focus on scalability and security, it provides organizations with the tools necessary to build and manage efficient, modern data centers that can adapt to evolving technological demands. Its commitment to innovation positions EMC QLogic as a trusted partner in the storage networking landscape.