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Which FC switch zoning configuration should be used when adding a tape library?

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9.16.1
  • Fibre Channel (FC) switch environment
  • Tape library connection via FC switch
  • NDMP (Network Data Management Protocol) tape backup configuration

Answer

  • ONTAP supports a maximum of two access paths from the storage system to the tape drives in a single tape library.
  • Based on this specification, either configuration Case 1 or Case 2 is considered acceptable.

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  • It is recommended to select the configuration based on the user operational policy and ease of management.

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