Host Modes And Host Mode Options; Device Manager - Storage Navigator Program - Hitachi G1500 Hardware Manual

Host modes and host mode options

The VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 storage systems connect multiple server
hosts of different platforms to each of its ports.
When your system is configured, the hosts connected to each port are grouped by host
group or by target. For example, if Solaris and Windows hosts are connected to separate
iSCSI or Fibre Channel or ports, or through a switch to a single iSCSI or Fibre Channel
port, a host group is created for the Solaris hosts and another host group is created for
the Windows hosts. The appropriate host mode and host mode options are assigned to
each host group. The host modes and host mode options enhance compatibility with
supported platforms and environments.
The host groups, host modes, and host mode options are configured by using Device
Manager - Storage Navigator. For more information about host groups, host modes, and
host mode options, see the System Administrator Guide.

Device Manager - Storage Navigator program

The Device Manager - Storage Navigator is the GUI that accesses the features in the
microcode.
The GUI is also used to set up and monitor the storage system. It can be installed on a
PC, laptop, or workstation. It communicates via a LAN to the SVP in the storage system.
The SVP obtains storage system configuration and status information and sends user-
initiated commands to the storage system. The Device Manager - Storage Navigator
displays detailed storage system information and allows users to configure and perform
storage operations on the system.
Device Manager - Storage Navigator is a Java
machine that supports a Java Virtual Machine (JVM). A PC hosting the Device Manager -
Storage Navigator software is called a remote console. Each time a remote console
accesses and logs on to the SVP, the Device Manager - Storage Navigator applet is
downloaded from the SVP to the remote console. The following figure shows the remote
console and SVP configuration for Device Manager - Storage Navigator.
For more information about Device Manager - Storage Navigator, see the System
Administrator Guide.
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and VSP F1500 Hardware Guide
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Chapter 3: Hardware architecture
Host modes and host mode options
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