Common Questions on Storage Networks

This section covers some questions that we have been frequently asked and our responses to those questions. 本节包括我们经常被问到的一些问题以及我们对这些问题的答复。

Q: What is the difference between a network and a fabric? 网络和架构之间有何不同？

This book uses fabric and network interchangeably as per the context without losing any relevance. 本书可根据上下文交替使用架构和网络，但不会失去任何相关性。

For some people, Fabric conveys the use of services that stitch the network devices more closely. For example, Fibre Channel fabrics use distributed services like zoning, name service, and state change service. Some other people use Fabrics to convey the availability of a single management tool for all the devices even in IP and Ethernet networks. This book does not redefine or intend to change your understanding of these terms. 对于某些人来说， Fabric 表示使用将网络设备更紧密地连接在一起的服务。例如，光纤通道 Fabric 使用分区、名称服务和状态更改服务等分布式服务。还有一些人使用 Fabrics 来表达即使在 IP 和以太网网络中，所有设备也可以使用单一管理工具。本书不会重新定义或改变你对这些术语的理解。

Q: What’s the difference between a Storage Area Network (SAN) and Storage Network? 存储区域网络 (SAN) 和存储网络有什么区别？

For most people, 对大多数人来说