HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 - Enterprise Virtual Arrays - Fibre Channel Routing Storage Device Connectivity for the MP Router

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Figure 44 Fibre Channel routing storage device connectivity for the MP Router
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The following sections describe additional considerations and rules for using the MP Router in a fabric:
• XPath OS compatibility, page 124
• Scalability rules, page 124
• MP Router hop count, page 125
• MP Router backbone fabric, page 126
SAN Design Reference Guide 123