Fibre Channel: Gigabit Communications and I/O for Computer Networks

A reference that presents a comprehensive overview of the new industry standard interface which unites networked communications and computer Input/Output technologies. It covers the Fibre Channel architecture, including guidance on the FC standard, ranging from the physical level signal transmission up to the interface to upper level protocols such as IP and SCSI. Included is information on the structure, concepts, operations, and capabilities of Fibre Channel, as well as detailed descriptions that can be used as a general guide in building and troubleshooting FC systems. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.