topic SAN switch required for single-machine test-environment (FAS2000) ? in ONTAP Hardware https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/SAN-switch-required-for-single-machine-test-environment-FAS2000/m-p/38948#M2659 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hello,</P><P></P><P>is a SAN-switch a must if a single test machine/host should be connected (either by fast Ethernet, iSCSI or FC) to a FAS200 box ?</P><P></P><P></P><P>Thank 's for any feedback!</P><P></P><P>Bill</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:38:27 GMT BILL12345 2025-06-05T06:38:27Z SAN switch required for single-machine test-environment (FAS2000) ? https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/SAN-switch-required-for-single-machine-test-environment-FAS2000/m-p/38948#M2659 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hello,</P><P></P><P>is a SAN-switch a must if a single test machine/host should be connected (either by fast Ethernet, iSCSI or FC) to a FAS200 box ?</P><P></P><P></P><P>Thank 's for any feedback!</P><P></P><P>Bill</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:38:27 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/SAN-switch-required-for-single-machine-test-environment-FAS2000/m-p/38948#M2659 BILL12345 2025-06-05T06:38:27Z Re: SAN switch required for single-machine test-environment (FAS2000) ? https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/SAN-switch-required-for-single-machine-test-environment-FAS2000/m-p/38952#M2660 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hi Bill,</P><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It is not a requirement, I have a FAS3140 direct connected to an HP DL380 (G something or other) via FC, and have had FAS270s connected direct via Ethernet previously.&nbsp; Just remember proper cabling, cross-overs and such.</P><P></P><P> - Scott</P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:23:30 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/SAN-switch-required-for-single-machine-test-environment-FAS2000/m-p/38952#M2660 columbus_admin 2012-01-03T16:23:30Z