ISL requirements overview
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You should verify that your MetroCluster IP configuration and network meets all Inter-Switch Link (ISL) requirements. Although certain requirements might not apply to your configuration, you should still be aware of all of the ISL requirements to gain a better understanding of the overall configuration.
The following table provides an overview of the topics covered in this section.
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Describes the switch requirements. Applies to all switches used in MetroCluster configurations, including backend switches. |
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Describes the ISL requirements. Applies to all MetroCluster configurations, regardless of network topology and whether you use NetApp-validated switches or MetroCluster-compliant switches. |
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Considerations when deploying MetroCluster in a shared layer 2 or layer 3 networks |
Describes the requirements for shared layer 2 or layer 3 networks. Applies to all configurations except for MetroCluster configurations using NetApp-validated switches and using direct connected ISLs. |
Describes the requirements for MetroCluster-compliant switches. Applies to all MetroCluster configurations that are not using NetApp-validated switches. |
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Provides examples of different MetroCluster network topologies. Applies to all MetroCluster configurations. |