Host Server and E2800 direct attached use FC 16Gb ?

JeffSun777 — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:22:37 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I want verify, can Host Server and E2800 direct attached use FC 16Gb without SAN Switch ?

please help, and thanks.

Jeff Sun

Re: Host Server and E2800 direct attached use FC 16Gb ?

Ontapforrum — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:26:15 GMT

Hi,

Yes, why not. As long as the E2800 (Don't know which Model) has a FC port/cable you should be ok. You can check the supported cables in HWU.netapp.com for your specific E2800 Model.

Attached is the cabling guide & tr that mentions direct attached hosts to storage.

Thanks!

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