paths. The ID that HDLM assigns to each path (physical path) is called a
AutoPATH_ID. A path is also sometimes called a managed object.
Figure 2-1 HDLM System Configuration on page 2-4
system configuration.
Table 2-1 HDLM System Components on page 2-4
components.
Components
HBA
SAN
CHA
P
LU
Dev
Physical path
Path
2-4
Figure 2-1 HDLM System Configuration
Table 2-1 HDLM System Components
A host bus adapter. This serves as a cable port on the host.
A dedicated network that is used for data transfer between the
host and storage systems
A channel adapter
A port on a CHA. This serves as a cable port on a storage
system.
A logical unit (a logical volume defined on the storage system).
This serves as the target of input or output operations from the
host.
An area (slice or partition) that is created when an LU is divided
A route that connects a host and an LU
A route that connects a host and a Dev
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