Switches

A switch is a component of a Fibre Channel network that enables connections between devices on the network.

A Storwize® V3700 system with the an optional Fibre Channel feature installed can connect to devices in the network through Fibre Channel switches. Within such a network, only storage systems must be connected through switches; host systems can be directly connected. Optionally, host systems can also be connected through switches.

SAN fabric function is available only if a Fibre Channel option is installed. Otherwise, this information does not apply.

Supported SAN switches

See the following website for information about specific firmware levels and the supported hardware: www.ibm.com/support