486SAN Multiprotocol Routing: An Introduction and Implementation
Figure 17-41 Saving the configuration change to flash memory
17.7 Connecting a fabric to the router
To connect the SAN04M-R to an FC switch, such as the SAN16M-2 in our
example (see Figure 17-32 on page 479), the port must be configured as an
R_Port. An R_Port is a fabric extension port like an E_Port, but intended for
connecting routers to switches, rather than switches to switches.
Note: Ports 1 and 2 can also be configured as FC-Auto for direct attachment
to FC devices such as servers or storage.
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