HP XP P9500 Storage - Manual (Page 26)

Figure 2-3 Configuration of an IP-SAN System When Using iSCSI Software
and an NIC
The following table lists the HDLM system components when using an IP-SAN.
Table 2-2 HDLM System Components When Using an IP-SAN
Components Description
iSCSI software The driver software that contains the iSCSI initiator function
iSCSI HBA A host bus adapter that contains the iSCSI initiator function.
This serves as a cable port on a host. The iSCSI HBA is referred
to as the HBA in HDLM commands and the HDLM GUI.
Sometimes, it is also just simply called an HBA in this manual.
NIC A network interface card that serves as a cable port on a host.
The NIC is referred to as the HBA in HDLM commands and the
HDLM GUI. Sometimes, it is also just simply called an HBA in
this manual.
IP-SAN A data transfer network that connects hosts and storage
systems by using the iSCSI standard.
CHA A channel adapter used for iSCSI connections
P A port on a CHA. This serves as a cable port on a storage
system.
LU A logical unit with which the host can perform I/O operations.
This unit can be accessed from the network.
Dev A logical area (a partition) in an LU
Path A route that connects a host to a Dev in an LU
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HDLM Functions
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