> # Private Loop Configuration Guidelines

> Follow these guidelines when configuring private loops:

> - A maximum of 64 fabric devices can be proxy to a private loop.
> - Fabric devices must be in the same zone as private loop devices to be proxy to the private loop.
> - Each private device on a TL port may be included in a different zone.
> - All devices on the loop are treated as private loops. You cannot mix private and public devices on the loop if the configured port mode is TL.
> - The only FC4-type supported by TL ports is SCSI (FCP).
> - Communication between a private initiator to a private target on the same private loop does not invoke TL port services.

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