An interconnected set of nodes.
A logical topology, in the context of storage partitioning definitions, is a collection of Default Host Group
A physical topology, for storage subsystems with fibre channel host interfaces, is the interconnect method between a storage subsystem controller and a host. The Storage Subsystem >> Profile option displays one of the following values in the Topology field:
Topology |
Description |
Point-to-Point |
The controller port and host port are directly connected as N-ports (non-loop). |
Arbitrated Loop - Public |
The controller port is connected to a switch port via a fibre channel arbitrated loop. The host port may be on the local loop or connected to the switch. |
Arbitrated Loop - Private |
The controller port and host port are connected by a fibre channel arbitrated loop. |
Fabric Attach |
The controller port is connected as an N-port to the fabric (switch) port. The host port is connected somewhere else in the fabric. The switch facilitates communication between the controller port and the host port. |