Item
Specification
Comments
Mutual (2-way) CHAP
Supported (not available if
connected to Linux software
initiator)
Authentication: login request
is sent properly from host to
storage.
CHAP user registration
Max 512 users per iSCSI
port
N/A
iSNS
Supported
With iSNS (name service), a
host can discover a target
without knowing the target's
IP address.
Note:
1.
JP1, HiCommand Dynamic Link Manager. Pass switching is achieved. Not supported
on Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.
2.
IP Security. Authentication and encryption of IP packets. The storage system does not
support IPsec.
3.
iqn: iSCSI Qualified Name. The iqn consists of a type identifier, "iqn," a date of domain
acquisition, a domain name, and a character string given by the individual who
acquired the domain. Example: iqn.1994-04.jp.co.hitachi:rsd.d7m.t.10020.1b000.tar
4.
eui: 64-bit Extended Unique Identifier. The eui consists of a type identifier, "eui," and
an ASCII-coded, hexadecimal, EUI-64 identifier. Example: eui.0123456789abcdef
Managing cables
Organize cables to protect the integrity of your connections and allow proper airflow around
your storage system.
Observing bend radius values
Never bend cables beyond their recommended bend radius. The following table provides
general guidelines for minimum bend radius values, but you should consult the
recommendation of your cable manufacturer.
Cable type
Minimum bend radius values
Fibre Channel
40 mm (1.73 inch)
iSCSI optical
40 mm (1.73 inch)
Category 5 Ethernet
Four times the outside diameter of the cable
SAS
40 mm (1.73 inch)
Managing cables
Appendix F: Data and power cables
VSP N400, N600 Hardware Reference Guide
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