Iscsi Optimization Configuration Examples; Configuring Iscsi Optimization Between Servers And A Disk Array - Dell M6220 User Configuration Manual

iSCSI Optimization Configuration Examples

iSCSI optimization is enabled by default with the appropriate settings to
operate properly is almost all configurations. However, you find it necessary to
alter those settings, the following procedure illustrates the configuration steps
required.

Configuring iSCSI Optimization Between Servers and a Disk Array

Figure 16-6 illustrates a stack of three PowerConnect M6220, M6348, M8024,
and M8024-k switches connecting two servers (iSCSI initiators) to a disk
array (iSCSI targets).
An iSCSI application running on the management unit (the top unit in the
diagram) has installed priority filters to ensure that iSCSI traffic that is part
of these two sessions receives priority treatment when forwarded in hardware.
Figure 16-6. iSCSI Optimization
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Configuring iSCSI Optimization