Title :
High speed storage area networks using a fibre channel arbitrated loop interconnect
Author :
Heath, John R. ; Yakutis, Peter J.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Southern Maine, Portland, ME, USA
Abstract :
Fibre channel arbitrated loops offer a new approach to realizing high-speed storage interconnection networks. We describe an FC-AL topology and FC-AL protocols for storage networks. In particular, we describe channel arbitration, signaling and transmission protocols, and the fibre channel mapping protocol for SCSI. A simulation model of FC-AL storage networks is described. Performance results derived from the model are presented and are used to investigate the FC-AL storage network performance
Keywords :
computer networks; digital simulation; disc storage; network topology; optical fibre networks; performance evaluation; peripheral interfaces; protocols; telecommunication signalling; FC-AL protocols; FC-AL topology; SCSI; channel arbitration; fibre channel arbitrated loop interconnect; fibre channel mapping protocol; high speed storage area networks; high-speed storage interconnection networks; network performance; performance results; signaling protocols; simulation model; transmission protocols; Access protocols; Computer networks; High speed optical techniques; Large Hadron Collider; Network topology; Optical fiber devices; Optical films; Payloads; Storage area networks; User-generated content;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE
