Fibre Channel architecture is inherently designed to provide low latency, highly reliable connections between servers and storage arrays. We will explore the basics of Fibre Channel high availability, and how to optimize and scale Fibre Channel to suite your environment.
In this chapter we will cover:
Fibre Channel concepts and definitions
How Fibre Channel works as a protocol
Single controller Fibre Channel storage arrays
Dual controller Fibre Channel storage arrays
Planning for high availability
How to manage Fibre Channel from within VMware
High availability checklist