Learning about the FC switching mode
Similar to LAN connectivity, UCS Fabric Interconnects support two types of switching modes: Fiber Channel End-host mode (EHM) and Fiber Channel Switching mode. The default switching mode is end-host mode where UCS appears as a number of hosts attached to the upstream switch. This is also known as NPV N Port Virtualization and requires an NPIV-capable Fabric Switch for providing the Fiber login services.
The other option available is the native Fiber Channel Switching mode where UCS Fabric Interconnect appears as a native Fiber Channel Fabric Switch. Switching between Fiber Channel modes is a disruptive process and hence should be arranged in a scheduled maintenance window.
In order to configure or verify end-host ...
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