How Does it Work?

• 2Gb/s Devices can operate in 1Gb/s SAN if properly segmented

  • Independent loops
  • Isolated via switch

• “2Gb/s-Ready” systems provide investment protection

  • Ship servers with host adapters capable of 1Gb/s or 2Gb/s operation

1Gb/s Storage

Port 1

Port 2

Port 4

Port 3

1Gb/s Server

2Gb/s Capable Server

2Gb/s Capable Storage

1Gb/s Path

2Gb/s Path

Example 3: Isolated 1Gb/s and 2Gb/s Loops

Segmented Hub

Port 1

Port 2

Port 4

Port 3

2Gb/s Capable Server

1Gb/s Storage

Example 4: Isolated via 2Gb/s capable switch

Switch

1Gb/s Capable Server

2Gb/s Capable Storage

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