Which components should be used for interconnecting hosts to storage systems in FC SANs?

FC SANs components include network adapters, cables, and interconnecting devices. The interconnecting devices can be FC switches or FC directors, which are more scalable and reliable than FC hubs. The ports on these devices can be FC E_Ports, which connect two switches or directors together to form a fabric, or FC F_Ports, which connect to host or storage devices with FC N_Ports.