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]