https://community.hpe.com/t5/msa-storage/msa2040-direct-attach-to-alphaserver-itanium/m-p/6859228#M10020 <P>Hi All,</P><P>Trying an interesting project here and i'm trying to see if this is something that <EM>can</EM> work before attempting.&nbsp;</P><P>We have an MSA2040 FC which we're trying to direct attach to and old alphaserver Rx3600.&nbsp; Is there a compatible FC HBA out there capable of attaching these two together?&nbsp; Is this even a thing that makes sense to try?&nbsp; Would it be easier to use a fiber switch?</P><P>Thanks!</P> Fri, 13 May 2016 14:21:50 GMT Mike Texter 2016-05-13T14:21:50Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/msa-storage/msa2040-direct-attach-to-alphaserver-itanium/m-p/6859228#M10020 <P>Hi All,</P><P>Trying an interesting project here and i'm trying to see if this is something that <EM>can</EM> work before attempting.&nbsp;</P><P>We have an MSA2040 FC which we're trying to direct attach to and old alphaserver Rx3600.&nbsp; Is there a compatible FC HBA out there capable of attaching these two together?&nbsp; Is this even a thing that makes sense to try?&nbsp; Would it be easier to use a fiber switch?</P><P>Thanks!</P> Fri, 13 May 2016 14:21:50 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/msa-storage/msa2040-direct-attach-to-alphaserver-itanium/m-p/6859228#M10020 Mike Texter 2016-05-13T14:21:50Z