3.1.2 Matrix Server Administration Guide

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Dual FC Ports, Dual FC Switches, Dual FC Fabrics
This example is similar to the previous example, but also includes dual
FC fabrics, with a matrix-managed FC switch in each fabric. If one of the
fabrics should fail, the servers can access the storage via the other fabric.
IP Connection/Network
Administrative
Network
Administrative
Network
Server
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Server
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Server
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Server
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Server
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Server
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FC SwitchFC Switch
FC Fabric
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RA ID Array RA ID Array