HBA Performance Might Be Adversely Impacted Without Use of a Fibre Channel Switch
Bug ID: 26137238
Issue:
If the HBA is connected directly to a storage device without the use of a Fibre Channel switch, HBA performance might be slow.
Workaround:
Check for the availability of a patch to address this issue. You can obtain patches at: Oracle Driver Download
Until a patch is available, include a Fibre Channel switch in the topology connecting the HBA to storage devices.