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iFCP Last modified: Monday, February 27, 2006
Short for the Internet Fibre Channel Protocol, iFCP allows an organization to extend Fibre Channel storage networks over the Internet by using TCP/IP. TCP is responsible for managing congestion control as well as error detection and recovery services. iFCP allows an organization to create an IP SAN fabric that minimizes the Fibre Channel fabric component and maximizes use of the company's TCP/IP infrastructure. [Adapted from Enterprise Storage Forum]
iSCSI, FCIP, iFCP ... and iFUD? In the early days of IP storage protocol development (all of three years ago), vested vendor interests spawned a protracted war between proponents of alternate IP-based solutions. Waged in the trade press, industry associations, and other venues, the contention between early variants of iSCSI, FCIP, iFCP, and other proposals sometimes generated a religious fervor, bordering on jihad. Network Storage Forum Business Continuity, Hardware, Industry News, IP Storage, Management, Outsourcing and more for Enterprise Storage.	Related Categories Data Storage Networks Related Terms device FCIP Fibre Channel Gigabit Ethernet IP NDMP network SAN SAN fabric SMI-S storage Shopping iFCP Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Routers 4 Store Offers Books 2 Store Offers Network Storage 2 Store Offers