Hitachi XP P9500 User Manual page 26

Figure 2-3 Configuration of an IP-SAN System When Using iSCSI Software
Table 2-2 HDLM System Components When Using an IP-SAN on page 2-6
lists the HDLM system components when using an IP-SAN.
Components
iSCSI software
iSCSI HBA
NIC
IP-SAN
CHA
P
LU
Dev
2-6
Table 2-2 HDLM System Components When Using an IP-SAN
The driver software that contains the iSCSI initiator function
A host bus adapter that contains the iSCSI initiator function.
This serves as a cable port on a host. The iSCSI HBA is referred
to as the HBA in HDLM commands and the HDLM GUI.
Sometimes, it is also just simply called an HBA in this manual.
A network interface card that serves as a cable port on a host.
The NIC is referred to as the HBA in HDLM commands and the
HDLM GUI. Sometimes, it is also just simply called an HBA in
this manual.
A data transfer network that connects hosts and storage
systems by using the iSCSI standard.
A channel adapter used for iSCSI connections
A port on a CHA. This serves as a cable port on a storage
system.
A logical unit with which the host can perform I/O operations.
This unit can be accessed from the network.
A logical area (a partition) in an LU
HDLM Functions
Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager User Guide (for Windows(R))
and an NIC
Description