The IPS module or MPS-14/2 module create a separate iSCSI SAN view and Fibre Channel SAN view. Figure 42-1 provides an example of a typical configuration of iSCSI hosts connected to an IPS module or MPS-14/2 module through the IP network access Fibre Channel storage on the Fibre Channel SAN. IP hosts using the iSCSI protocol can transparently access targets on the Fibre Channel network.

The IPS module or MPS-14/2 module provides transparent SCSI routing. From the host operating system perspective, the iSCSI driver appears to be a SCSI transport driver similar to a Fibre Channel driver in the host. (The website at provides a list of compatible drivers.) Using the iSCSI protocol, the iSCSI driver allows an iSCSI host to transport SCSI requests and responses over an IP network. The switch allows IP hosts to access Fibre Channel storage using the iSCSI protocol.Įach iSCSI host that requires access to storage through the IPS module or MPS-14/2 module needs to have a compatible iSCSI driver installed. Verifying Automatic iSNS Cloud Discovery ConfigurationĬonfiguring iSNS Cloud Discovery DistributionĬonfiguring iSNS Cloud Discovery Message TypesĬisco MDS 9000 Family IP storage (IPS) services extend the reach of Fibre Channel SANs by using open-standard, IP-based technology. Initiating On-Demand iSNS Cloud DiscoveryĬonfiguring Automatic iSNS Cloud Discovery ISNS Client Registration and Deregistration Target Storage Device Requiring LUN Mapping ISCSI Authentication Setup Guidelines and Scenarios Multiple IPS Ports Connected to the Same IP NetworkĮthernet PortChannel-Based High Availability ISCSI HA with Host Not Having Any Multi-Path Software ISCSI High Availability with Host Running Multi-Path Software Verifying iSLB VRRP Load Balancing ConfigurationĪbout iSLB Configuration Distribution Using CFSĭistributing the iSLB Configuration Using CFSĭisplaying Pending iSLB Configuration Changesĭisplaying iSLB CFS Distribution Session Status VRRP Load Balancing Algorithm For Selecting Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces

Verifying iSLB Authentication ConfigurationĬhanging iSCSI Interface Parameters and the Impact on Load Balancing

Making the Dynamic iSLB Initiator WWN Mapping StaticĪssigning VSAN Membership for iSLB InitiatorsĬonfiguring and Activating Zones for iSLB Initiators and Initiator Targets ISCSI Immediate Data and Unsolicited Data FeaturesĬonfiguring iSLB Initiator Names or IP Addresses Restricting iSCSI Initiator Authentication Presenting iSCSI Hosts as Virtual Fibre Channel HostsĮxample of VSAN Membership for iSCSI Devicesįibre Channel Zoning-Based Access Control ISCSI Virtual Target Configuration Examples Presenting Fibre Channel Targets as iSCSI Targets

Iscsi initiator configuration