Topology

An interconnected set of nodes.

A logical topology, in the context of definitions, is a collection of , , , and nodes in the Topology View of the window.

A physical topology, for with , is the interconnect method between a storage array and a host. Select Storage Array >> View >> Profile to view one of the following values in the Topology field:

Topology	Description
Point-to-Point	The RAID controller module and host bus adapter (HBA) host port are directly connected as N-ports (non-loop).
- Public	The RAID controller module port is connected to a switch port using a Fibre Channel arbitrated loop. The HBA host port may be on the local loop or connected to the switch. Devices on the loop and storage arrays attached to the switch can communicate with each other.
Arbitrated Loop - Private	The RAID controller module port and HBA host port are connected by a Fibre Channel arbitrated loop.
Fabric Attach	The RAID controller module port is connected as an N-port to the fabric (switch) port. The HBA host port is connected somewhere else in the fabric. The switch facilitates communication between the RAID controller module port and the HBA host port.