topic I need some clarification on additional FC cards for a FAS3240 in ONTAP Hardware https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/I-need-some-clarification-on-additional-FC-cards-for-a-FAS3240/m-p/29174#M1994 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hi, </P><P></P><P>Can you please help with the below request from one of our Partners?</P><P></P><P>"I need some clarification on additional FC cards for a FAS3240.</P><P></P><P>I know that the onboard FC ports can be used as either a Target or as an Initiator. If I purchase additional 2 Port or 4 Port FC cards am I right in saying that these cards will only have Target functionality?</P><P></P><P>Is it possible to purchase additional FC Initiator Cards?"</P><P></P><P>Thanks,</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:46:13 GMT biescas 2025-06-05T06:46:13Z I need some clarification on additional FC cards for a FAS3240 https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/I-need-some-clarification-on-additional-FC-cards-for-a-FAS3240/m-p/29174#M1994 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hi, </P><P></P><P>Can you please help with the below request from one of our Partners?</P><P></P><P>"I need some clarification on additional FC cards for a FAS3240.</P><P></P><P>I know that the onboard FC ports can be used as either a Target or as an Initiator. If I purchase additional 2 Port or 4 Port FC cards am I right in saying that these cards will only have Target functionality?</P><P></P><P>Is it possible to purchase additional FC Initiator Cards?"</P><P></P><P>Thanks,</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:46:13 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/I-need-some-clarification-on-additional-FC-cards-for-a-FAS3240/m-p/29174#M1994 biescas 2025-06-05T06:46:13Z Re: I need some clarification on additional FC cards for a FAS3240 https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/I-need-some-clarification-on-additional-FC-cards-for-a-FAS3240/m-p/29179#M1995 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Yes, there are add-on FC imitator cards, e.g. X2054A-R6. It all is described in system configuration guides on NOW.</P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:06:56 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/I-need-some-clarification-on-additional-FC-cards-for-a-FAS3240/m-p/29179#M1995 aborzenkov 2011-09-09T13:06:56Z Re: I need some clarification on additional FC cards for a FAS3240 https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/I-need-some-clarification-on-additional-FC-cards-for-a-FAS3240/m-p/29184#M1996 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P> Hi Biescas,</P><P></P><P>the onboard ports are configurable, they can be either initiator or target.</P><P></P><P>The addon cards for a FAS3240 are fixed, either 4 port 4gbit initiator, 4 port 4gbit target or 2 port 8gbit target.</P><P></P><P>check with your local sales representative for the correct cards, numbers and if they fit into your system.</P><P></P><P>Regards,</P><P>Thomas</P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:46:54 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/I-need-some-clarification-on-additional-FC-cards-for-a-FAS3240/m-p/29184#M1996 thomas_glodde 2011-09-09T14:46:54Z