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Fabric Metrocluster 504 disks

desmondyap
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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?

My current setup is 2x FAS3160 and 4x Brocade 300e (24 ports activated).

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radek_kubka
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Hi,

Have a look at this post:

http://communities.netapp.com/message/17817#17817

plus all the responses below.

Regards,
Radek

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