How Does it Work?

• All connected devices must operate at same speed

  • Link speed will drop to that of slowest device
  • 2Gb/s is achieved only in pure 2Gb/s environment

1 Gb/s Link

2Gb/s Capable Server

1Gb/s Capable Storage

Example 1: Mixed 1 Gb/s and 2Gb/s Environment

2Gb/s Loop

2Gb/s Capable Servers

2Gb/s Capable Storage

Example 2: Pure 2Gb/s Environment

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