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APPENDIX A
IBM Storage Protocol Support
This appendix provides descriptions and design considerations for protocols used in an IBM storage
environment. This appendix contains the following major sections:
• IBM Storage Environment, page A-1
• Supported Protocols, page A-2
• Client Optical Power Budget and Attenuation Requirements, page A-4
IBM Storage Environment
Figure A-1 shows a an IBM storage environment application with GDPS (Geographically Dispersed
Parallel Sysplex). SANs (storage area networks) are attached to node 1 and node 2, and a LAN is
attached to node 3.
Figure A-1 IBM Storage Environment with GDPS and DWDM