topic Fabric Metrocluster 504 disks in ONTAP Discussions https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Discussions/Fabric-Metrocluster-504-disks/m-p/6892#M1476 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>In a typical metrocluster setup, it will require 4 fc ports from each controller (excluding FCVI) to fc switch. Every 2 disk shelves will require a port from the FC switch. Is there a limit on how many disk loops can the 4 fc ports can support? If my setup requires 504 disks (18 shelves for each controller) and 9 switch ports for disks. Do i need to increase my fc connections from controller to switch?</P><P></P><P>My current setup is 2x FAS3160 and 4x Brocade 300e (24 ports activated).</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:22:02 GMT desmondyap 2025-06-05T07:22:02Z Fabric Metrocluster 504 disks https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Discussions/Fabric-Metrocluster-504-disks/m-p/6892#M1476 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>In a typical metrocluster setup, it will require 4 fc ports from each controller (excluding FCVI) to fc switch. Every 2 disk shelves will require a port from the FC switch. Is there a limit on how many disk loops can the 4 fc ports can support? If my setup requires 504 disks (18 shelves for each controller) and 9 switch ports for disks. Do i need to increase my fc connections from controller to switch?</P><P></P><P>My current setup is 2x FAS3160 and 4x Brocade 300e (24 ports activated).</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:22:02 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Discussions/Fabric-Metrocluster-504-disks/m-p/6892#M1476 desmondyap 2025-06-05T07:22:02Z Re: Fabric Metrocluster 504 disks https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Discussions/Fabric-Metrocluster-504-disks/m-p/6897#M1477 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hi,</P><P></P><P>Have a look at this post:</P><P><A class="jive-link-message-small" href="http://communities.netapp.com/message/17817#17817" target="_blank">http://communities.netapp.com/message/17817#17817</A></P><P>plus all the responses below.</P><P></P><P>Regards,<BR />Radek</P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:46:38 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Discussions/Fabric-Metrocluster-504-disks/m-p/6897#M1477 radek_kubka 2009-11-10T09:46:38Z