Fibre-Channel Evolution

• Merger of CHANNEL protocols with NETWORK protocols

  • ESCON has done this for a long time.

• Connectivity Enhancements

  • Faster 100MB/sec, 200 and 400 in future
  • More reliable - dual connections, loops
  • Greater distances - KM versus feet
  • Better connectivity - copper, optical, more devices
  • Multiple topologies - point to point, loops and fabrics
  • More serviceable - on-line addition and removal of devices

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