Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA InstaHardware Reference Manual
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iSCSI Topology and Host LUN Mapping:
Configuration Details:
1. A logical drive can be associated with several SCSI IDs on
separate channels making it a RAID volume accessed through
different data paths. The default ID on every host channel is
ID#0. More can be created if the need arises.
2. You can manually include or exclude specific iSCSI initiators
from the access list to your iSCSI arrays. A number of access
conditioning factors can be included: IQN, NetMask value,
CHAP, and IP addresses can be associated with a RAID array (a
logical drive). In this way, only the authorized host adapters or
NICs can access your arrays.
3. Subnet and Virtual LAN can be created to reduce overheads, to
contain broadcast, and provide access security. LAN
configuration is beyond the scope of this hardware manual.
4. Multiple arrays or multiple partitions can be created and made
available separately through different IDs or LUNs on the host
ports. The RAID volumes appear as shared storage over the
Ethernet network.
5. To ensure optimal performance, make sure you connect the
iSCSI RAID to a high speed Gigabit Ethernet network. It is
recommended you share the iSCSI storage over a dedicated
Ethernet network instead of sharing it on a clients’ network.