Can the Apple Dual-Channel 4Gb Fibre Channel card be used to directly connect to raid array without a fibre switch and use xsan.
- Asked by Hector M from Galt
- Sep 17, 2010
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Yes it can , and raid array will appear as main storage system not attached storage .
- Answered by Mohamed A
- Jul 10, 2011
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Yes, if your raid enclosure have a controller with FC. You do not need Xsan for DAS. Better install OS X Server File Share Service and use RAID as a NAS over ethernet.
- Answered by Vjekoslav S from Virginia Beach
- Sep 22, 2010
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