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Can I connect 2 servers to dual port FC card?

Article ID: 532
Last updated: 29 Jul, 2009

Problem:
We have a dual port fiber channel card and I want to connect two servers one to each port, is it possible?
Solution:

Yes, as each port has it's own WWN, you can connect 2 servers. 

 

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Article ID: 532
Last updated: 29 Jul, 2009
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Posted: 28 Jul, 2009 by --
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