Advanced iSCSI Host Ports Settings

NOTE: Configuring the advanced iSCSI host ports settings is optional.

Use the advanced settings for the individual iSCSI host ports to specify the TCP frame size, the virtual LAN, and the network priority.

Table 7-2. Advanced iSCSI Host Port Settings

Setting	Description

Virtual LAN (VLAN)	A method of creating independent logical networks within a
	physical network. Several VLANs can exist within a network.
	VLAN 1 is the default VLAN.
	NOTE: For more information on creating and configuring a
	VLAN with MD Support Manager, in the AMW, click the Support
	tab, then click View Online Help.
Ethernet Priority	The network priority can be set from lowest to highest.
	Although network managers must determine these mappings,
	the IEEE has made broad recommendations:
	• 0—lowest priority (default).
	• 1-4—ranges from “loss eligible” traffic to controlled-load
	applications, such as streaming multimedia and business-
	critical traffic.
	• 5-6—delay-sensitive applications such as interactive video
	and voice.
	• 7—highest priority reserved for network-critical traffic (do
	not use with the MD3200i).
TCP Listening Port	The default Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) listening
	port is 3260.
Jumbo Frames	The maximum transmission units (MTUs). It can be set
	between 1501 and 9000 bytes per frame. If the Jumbo Frames
	are disabled, the default MTU is 1500 bytes per frame.

NOTE: Changing any of these settings resets the iSCSI port. I/O is interrupted to any host accessing that port. You can access the I/O automatically after the port restarts and the host logs in again.

Configuration: Using iSCSI

MD3200i, MD3220i specifications

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Dell MD3200i Advanced iSCSI Host Ports Settings, Advanced iSCSI Host Port Settings Description

Models: MD3200i MD3220i