Connecting to the Storage
Zoning and connection planning in an iSCSI environment
The user should plan the connectivity of the EMC array to the QLogic iSCSI HBA based on the following considerations:
Be sure to follow the configuration guidelines that EMC outlines. Using improper settings can cause erratic behavior. In particular, note the following:
◆To achieve
◆A single host cannot mix HBAs and NICs to connect to the same array or different arrays.
◆A single host cannot attach to a Fibre Array and ISCSI Array at the same time.
Figure xx shows an example of Linux iSCSI with multiple
NICs/HBAs to multiple subnets.
Figure 6 Linux iSCSI with multiple NICs/HBAs to multiple subnets example
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