topic Re: Is it supported for rack servers to direct-connect to Nimble arrays via Fibre Channel? in Array Setup and Networking https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984287#M1220 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Thank you for pointing this out Walter, I missed this. &nbsp;Can you clarify - is this for specific configurations or use cases? &nbsp;Are there guides on how to deploy a Direct Connect setup?</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:17:40 GMT Valdereth 2017-08-24T15:17:40Z Is it supported for rack servers to direct-connect to Nimble arrays via Fibre Channel? https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984282#M1215 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I have a single server in a DR environment, not to exceed 2 servers in the future. To avoid purchasing switches, I'd like to direct-connect via Fibre Channel. Is this supported?</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 22 May 2017 15:34:24 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984282#M1215 2017-05-22T15:34:24Z Re: Is it supported for rack servers to direct-connect to Nimble arrays via Fibre Channel? https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984283#M1216 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Nimble Storage array&nbsp;NOT support direct-connect; SAN switch is mandatory.</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 25 May 2017 07:11:11 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984283#M1216 thomas_lam 2017-05-25T07:11:11Z Re: Is it supported for rack servers to direct-connect to Nimble arrays via Fibre Channel? https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984284#M1217 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>For our DR site, we typically demote our main production switches to it to keep our costs down when the main switches are upgraded. We did realize last year though that the support contract for our old switches from an old vendor were more than the cost of buying new, basic switches from our server vendor. A couple extra couple grand last year will save us money for the next 3-4 years.</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 25 May 2017 15:41:48 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984284#M1217 jstinson105 2017-05-25T15:41:48Z Re: Is it supported for rack servers to direct-connect to Nimble arrays via Fibre Channel? https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984285#M1218 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Since Nimble OS 4.x you are able to directly connect certain FC HBA without having to use a switch. Go to&nbsp;</P><UL class="" style="color: #666666; background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #cccccc; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 8px 15px;"><LI class="" style="color: #666666;">Validated Configuration Matrix in InfoSight and check for note 7<IMG alt="" class="image-1 jive-image j-img-original" src="https://community.hpe.com/legacyfs/online/4861_Screen Shot 2017-08-24 at 10.56.41.png" style="width: 620px; height: 256px;" /></LI></UL></BODY></HTML> Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:58:21 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984285#M1218 wvanhoolst45 2017-08-24T08:58:21Z Re: Is it supported for rack servers to direct-connect to Nimble arrays via Fibre Channel? https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984286#M1219 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Thomas,</P><P>This was true in the past but there are exceptions right now. See configuration Matrix on InfoSight note 7.</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:59:14 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984286#M1219 wvanhoolst45 2017-08-24T08:59:14Z Re: Is it supported for rack servers to direct-connect to Nimble arrays via Fibre Channel? https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984287#M1220 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Thank you for pointing this out Walter, I missed this. &nbsp;Can you clarify - is this for specific configurations or use cases? &nbsp;Are there guides on how to deploy a Direct Connect setup?</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:17:40 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984287#M1220 Valdereth 2017-08-24T15:17:40Z Re: Is it supported for rack servers to direct-connect to Nimble arrays via Fibre Channel? https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984288#M1221 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Adam,</P><P></P><P>I'm not aware of any guidelines with direct connect. Just make sure that each server is connected to both controllers on the Nimble and off you go. In case of doubt, please contact our support force</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 28 Aug 2017 10:12:52 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/array-setup-and-networking/is-it-supported-for-rack-servers-to-direct-connect-to-nimble/m-p/6984288#M1221 wvanhoolst45 2017-08-28T10:12:52Z