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Local SAN Island Connectivity

You can use either the the SANsurfer Router Manager (see the iSR6142 Router Manager User's Guide) or Command Line Interface (CLI) (see the iSR6142 Router CLI User's Guide) to map any of the following connections:

„iSCSI server to an FC device (target)

„FC server to an iSCSI device (target)

„FC server from one SAN to FC target on another SAN

CAUTION!

When adding multiple routers in the same physical SAN, you must import a given FC device from a remote SAN on only one iSR6142 in the local physical SAN. If you import the same FC device from multiple iSR6142s into the same physical SAN, the system duplicates FC world-wide port names (WWPNs). This can disrupt the SAN.

FCIP - Fibre Channel over IP

The iSR6142 router supports FCIP, Fibre Channel over IP. The FCIP protocol as implemented in the router is not guaranteed nor has it been tested to be compatible with other vendor FCIP implementations. The router supports up to two FCIP routes; each route requires a dedicated FC and GE port pair.

„Merge FC fabrics over LAN/WAN

„N-port to fabric over LAN/WAN

„N-port to N-port over LAN/WAN

Chassis LEDs

The chassis LEDs shown in Figure 2-4provide information about the router’s operational status. These LEDs include the input power LED, heartbeat LED, and the system fault LED. To apply power to the router, plug the power cord into the router AC power receptacle and into a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz power source.

Figure 2-4 Chassis LEDs

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ISR6142 specifications

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