Chapter 1 Introduction; Iscsi - Buffalo TeraStation III TS-IXL User Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction

iSCSI

iSCSI Compatible Hard Drive
iSCSI ("Internet Small Computer System Interface") is a standard to transmit data on an Ethernet network by
encapsulating SCSI commands in TCP/IP protocol. Connecting Ethernet cabling as iSCSI, it is recognized as a
local drive by computers or servers.
This example shows a TS-IXL TeraStation. The rackmount TS-RIXL is functionally identical.
Can be placed anywhere
It is recognized as a local hard disk just like USB
hard drives, but you don't have to place this
unit close to your computer or server unlike a
USB hard drive since this unit is connected via
the network.
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Can be used as a local drive
Since it is recognized as a local drive, all features
of your OS and applications can be used. You can
format the drive with NTFS from Windows.
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