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or point-to-point topologies. With Fibre Channel adapters that are configured for FICON, the
storage unit provides the following configurations:
Either fabric or point-to-point topologies
A maximum of 64 host ports for DS8100 Model 921 and a maximum of 128 host ports for
DS8300 Models 922 and 9A2
A maximum of 2048 logical paths on each Fibre Channel port
Access to all 64 control-unit images (16,384 CKD devices) over each FICON port
8.4.4 Where to get the updated information for host attachment
Due to frequent updates and changes of support information, always refer to the latest
IBM
DS8000 Interoperability Matrix
at the following Web site for the details about types,
models, adapters, and the operating systems that the storage unit supports:
Host systems attachment
Refer to the
IBM TotalStorage DS8000 Host Systems Attachment Guide, SC26-7628, for
detailed information on attaching servers to the DS8000 series.
Host adapters
For information about supported Fibre Channel HBAs and the recommended or required
firmware and device driver levels for all IBM storage systems, you can visit the
IBM HBA
Search Tool site, sometimes also referred to as the Fibre Channel host bus adapter firmware
and driver level matrix:
Additionally, review host adapter vendor documentation and Web pages to obtain information
regarding host adapter configuration planning, hardware and software requirements, driver
levels, and release notes.
ATTO:
Emulex:
JNI:
QLogic:
SAN Fabric products
Fabric product vendor documentation and Web pages should be reviewed to obtain
information regarding configuration planning, hardware and software requirements, firmware
and driver levels, and release notes.
IBM: