Storage and Network Convergence Using FCoE and iSCSI

Topologies and lab architecture

This chapter describes common topologies that are valid for converged environments as well as the lab architecture and equipment that was used in our testing for updating this IBM Redbooks publication.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•5.1, “Typical topologies” on page 70

•5.2, “Lab architecture” on page 79

•5.3, “Equipment used in the lab” on page 89

•5.4, “Conclusion” on page 90

5.1 Typical topologies

Several topologies are possible for using IBM products that enable FCoE. This section ...