HP StorageWorks C-Series iSCSI Configuration Guide (AA-RW7PE-TE, December 2006)

Figure 2 IP Storage Services Modules (IPS-4, IPS-8), Multi-protocol Services Module
(14/2), and M
DS 9216i switch map
In conjunction with presenting Fibre Channel targets to iSCSI hosts, the IP Storage Services Modules
(IPS-4, IPS-8), M ulti-protocol Services Module (14/2) and MDS 9216i switch present each iSCSI host as
a Fibre Channel host (in transparent mo d e ), that is, as a host bus adapter (HBA) to the Fibre Channel
storage device. The storage device responds to each IP host as if it were a Fibre Channel host connected
to the Fibre Channel network
Fibre Channel SAN
A SAN is a dedicated, centrally managed, secure information infrastructure, which enables any-to-any
interconnection of servers and storage. SANs are built to incorporate the best of b oth storage and
networking interfaces: fast and efficient communications optim ized for movement of large amounts of
data, but with access to a wide range of other servers and storage devices on the network.
The C-Series IP Storage Services Modules (IPS-4, IPS-8), Multi-protocol Services Module (14/2), and
MDS 9216i switch are supported on any currently suppor ted HP infrastructure C -Series switch fabric.
iSCSI hardware and software support
This section lists the HP-supported hardware, drivers, and operating systems that are compatible with the
C-Series IP Storage Services Modules (IPS-4, IPS-8), Multi-protocol Services Module (14/2) and MDS
9216i switch within an iSCSI environment. For further information regarding specificversionandfirmware
information, refer to the C-Series IP Storage Services Mo d ule, 14/2 Multiprotocol Services Module, and
MDS 9216i switch support tables, which can be downloaded from the following HP web site:
h
ttp://www.hp.com/suppo rt/manuals
In the Storage section, select the SAN Infrastructure link. G o to the C-Series section and select the link for
the Cisco MDS9216i M ultilayer Fabric Switch.
Storage array s
The following HP storage array products are supported by iSCSI initiators connected to the C -Series IP
Storage Ser vices Modules (IPS-4, IPS-8), Multi-protocol Services Module (14/2) and MDS 9216i switch:
• RA/MA8000
• ESA/EMA12000
• EMA16000
• EVA3000, EVA5000
• EVA4000, EVA6000, EVA8000
• MSA1000, MSA1500
• VA7100, VA7110, VA7400, VA7410
• XP48, XP128, XP512, XP1024, XP12000, XP10000
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