Chapter 3 Connections
3.2 Remote Connections
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iSCSI
Data is transferred between multiple ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems by using remote inter-
face adapters (iSCSI-RA). Direct connection to a WAN is possible. Two types of adapters with a
maximum transfer speed of either 1Gbit/s or 10Gbit/s are available.
Figure 3.11 iSCSI connection for remote copy (using lines)
3.2.2
Connectable Models
Remote copy is available for the ETERNUS DX90 S2. The ETERNUS DX90 S2 can be con-
nected to not only the same model, it can also be connected to the ETERNUS DX410 S2/DX440
S2 and older ETERNUS Disk storage system models. The following table shows the models that
can be connected and the interfaces that are available:
Table 3.2
Connectable models and available remote interfaces
*1:
Firmware upgrade may be required to connect to the ETERNUS DX90 S2. For information about firm-
ware versions, contact your sales representative.
*2:
The transfer speed is FC 4Gbit/s or 2Gbit/s.
The IPsec function is not supported for iSCSI interfaces. To use the IPsec
function when performing a remote copy with the ETERNUS DX90 S2/
DX410 S2/DX440 S2, use a LAN switch that has the IPsec function.
Copy
source
ETERNUS DX Disk storage system
Network router
iSCSI-RA
Copy
destination
iSCSI-RA
ETERNUS DX Disk storage system
WAN (IP line)
Network router
Connectable model (*1)
Remote interface
FC
iSCSI 10Gbit/s
iSCSI 1Gbit/s
ETERNUS DX90 S2
Available
Available
Available
ETERNUS DX90
Available
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–
ETERNUS DX410 S2/DX440 S2
Available
Available
Available
ETERNUS DX410/DX440
ETERNUS DX8100/DX8400/DX8700
Available
–
–
ETERNUS4000 models 400, 600
ETERNUS8000 models 800, 1200, 2200
Available
–
–
ETERNUS4000 models 300, 500
ETERNUS8000 models 700, 900, 1100, 2100
Available (*2)
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