Q-Logic 64 manual Single Switch Fabric with Initiators and Targets

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When planning a fabric, consider how to create redundant paths and minimize latency. Initiators and targets experience the least amount of latency when connected to the same I/O blade. For example, connecting initiator and target “A” ports together on one I/O blade and initiator and target “B” ports on another I/O blade, as shown in Figure 3-1, creates redundant paths and minimizes latency.

Initiators
A	B
A	B
Targets

Figure 3-1. Single Switch Fabric with Initiators and Targets

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