HP Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager Software - Manual (Page 34)

2. HDLM Functions
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Figure 2-2: Configuration of an HDLM System When Using an IP-SAN
Table 2-2: HDLM System Components When Using an IP-SAN 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
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. 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.
P A port on a CHA. This serves as a cable port on a storage system.
LU A logical unit (a logical volume defined on the storage system). This serves as the target of
input or output operations from the host.
Dev An area (partition) of a divided LU.