Iscsi Optimization Configuration Examples; Configuring Iscsi Optimization Between Servers And A Disk Array - Dell PowerConnect 8024 User Configuration Manual

iSCSI Optimization Configuration Examples

iSCSI optimization is enabled by default with the appropriate settings to
operate properly is almost all configurations. However, you find it necessary to
alter those settings, the following procedure illustrates the configuration steps
required.

Configuring iSCSI Optimization Between Servers and a Disk Array

Figure 17-6 illustrates a PowerConnect 8000-series and 8100-series switches
connecting two servers (iSCSI initiators) to a disk array (iSCSI targets).
An iSCSI application running on the switch has installed priority filters to
ensure that iSCSI traffic that is part of these two sessions receives priority
treatment when forwarded in hardware.
Figure 17-6. iSCSI Optimization
Disc Array (iSCSI Targets)
10.1.1.3
10.1.1.2
Servers (iSCSI Initiators)
10.1.1.1
10.1.1.10
10.1.1.11
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Configuring iSCSI Optimization