Acer HDS WMS100 Reference Manual
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56 Chapter 4 Subsystem Architecture and Components
4.3.2.2 When the FC Interface Board is Added
The available Fibre Channel connection configuration varies, depending on the topology
setting of the WMS100 and the destination of the Fibre Channel cable connection. The
following table shows available Fibre Channel connection of each topology setting and
connection method.
Table 4.2 Available Host Connectors of Each Topology Setting and Connection/Method
No. WMS100 Topologies
WMS100 Transfer
Rate
Direct Connection to
the Host
Switch Connection
Direct Connection
to the TagmaStore
USP (Note)Direct
Connection to the
9900V
1 Loop Auto/1 Gbps/2
Gbps/ 4Gbps
Host Connector 0 and
1
Not Supported Host Connector 0
and 1
2 Point-to-Point Auto/1 Gbps/2
Gbps/ 4Gbps
Not Supported Host Connector 0 and
1
Not Supported
Note:
TagmaStore USP is an abbreviation for Universal Storage Platform, and it is a higher-level
model in the TagmaStore series.
When connecting the WMS100 directly to the host, the Loop topology is set to the port.
The port that the Point-to-Point topology has been set to cannot be connected directly
to the host, TagmaStore USP or 9900V.
When connecting the WMS100 to the Switch, the Point-to-Point topology is set to the port.
The port that the Loop topology has been set to cannot be connected to the Switch.