HP Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager Software - Manual (Page 36)

2. HDLM Functions
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Figure 2-3: Configuration of an IP-SAN System When Using iSCSI Software
and an NIC
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
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