If you're thinking about using the same port for both, then don't (well,
I'd advise against it).
The characteristics for disk access and tape access are different and
having both on the same bit of string is a recipe for problems.

Bob

 

>-----Original Message-----
>From: EMC NetWorker discussion 
>[mailto:NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU] On Behalf Of mark wragge
>Sent: 29 January 2007 14:46
>To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
>Subject: [Networker] use of one fibre card for disk and tape access
>
>What is the general opinion for use of one fibre card to 
>access SAN attached disk and then also using that fibre card 
>for access to SAN attached tape devices. I know that such 
>configurations are supported but do they work consistently and 
>are they recommended?
>   
>  Thanks.
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