Configuration Options - Drobo B800i Getting Started Manual

Configuration Options

What iSCSI settings you configure depend on how you plan to set up your Drobo B800i. With
iSCSI, you have the option to set up your Drobo B800i in one of three general configurations.
1. Directly connect your Drobo B800i via one of its iSCSI (Ethernet) ports to your
computer's Ethernet port for optimal performance.
In this configuration, you do not need to set a static IP address for that port. Unless
you would like to do so, or you would like to modify the MTU settings, you can skip
this section and continue with "Connecting Cables with iSCSI" on page 20.
2. Connect your Drobo B800i via one of its iSCSI (Ethernet) ports to a switch in
which another Ethernet port on the switch is connected to your computer. In this
configuration, you will need to manually set IP addresses for your Drobo B800i.
Notes:
- You can connect multiple Drobo B800is to the same switch provided the Drobo
B800is and the host computer are on the same subnet and each Drobo B800i has a
unique static IP address assigned to it.
- Connecting in this way may impact performance.
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