ISL Trunking: Automatic Traffic Management at the Heart of the SAN
Source:
QLogic Corporation
Document Type:
White Paper
Permanent node-to-node data paths through a service area network (SAN) fabric are surprisingly inefficient. Some interswitch links (ISLs) become oversubscribed, while others are underused, and don’t allow you to maximize the function of your existing switch investments. Unclog your SAN’s data paths—and increase reliability and availability, as well as your return on investment.