Managing Cables - Hitachi G400 Hardware Reference Manual

Mutual (2-way) CHAP
CHAP user registration
iSNS
Note:
1. JP1, HiCommand Dynamic Link Manager. Pass switching is achieved. Not supported
on Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.
2. IP Security. Authentication and encryption of IP packets. The storage system does not
support IPsec.
3. iqn: iSCSI Qualified Name. The iqn consists of a type identifier, "iqn," a date of domain
acquisition, a domain name, and a character string given by the individual who
acquired the domain. Example: iqn.1994-04.jp.co.hitachi:rsd.d7m.t.10020.1b000.tar
4. eui: 64-bit Extended Unique Identifier. The eui consists of a type identifier, "eui," and
an ASCII-coded, hexadecimal, EUI-64 identifier. Example: eui.0123456789abcdef

Managing cables

Organize cables to protect the integrity of your connections and allow proper airflow around
your storage system.
Observing bend radius values
Never bend cables beyond their recommended bend radius. The following table provides
general guidelines for minimum bend radius values, but you should consult the
recommendation of your cable manufacturer.
Fibre Channel
iSCSI optical
Category 5 Ethernet
SAS
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide
Item
Supported (not available if
connected to Linux software
initiator)
Max 512 users per iSCSI
port
Supported
Cable type
Appendix F: Data and power cables
Specification
Authentication: login request
is sent properly from host to
storage.
N/A
With iSNS (name service), a
host can discover a target
without knowing the target's
IP address.
Minimum bend radius values
40 mm (1.73 inch)
40 mm (1.73 inch)
Four times the outside diameter of the cable
40 mm (1.73 inch)
Managing cables
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