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Cisco SN 5428-2 Storage Router Software Configuration Guide
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CONTENTS
About This Guide ix
Objectives ix
Audience ix
Organization x
Command Syntax Conventions xi
Related Documentation xii
Obtaining Documentation xii
Cisco.com xii
Documentation CD-ROM xii
Ordering Documentation xiii
Documentation Feedback xiii
Obtaining Technical Assistance xiii
Cisco.com xiii
Technical Assistance Center xiv
Cisco TAC Website xiv
Cisco TAC Escalation Center xv
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xv
CHAPTER 1 Before Configuring SN 5428-2 Storage Router Software 1-1
SN 5428-2 Storage Router Software Overview 1-2
SCSI Routing Overview 1-4
Using iSCSI Protocol to Route SCSI Requests and Responses 1-5
Basic Network Structure 1-6
SCSI Routing Mapping and Access Control 1-6
Available Instances of SCSI Routing 1-9
Transparent SCSI Routing Overview 1-10
Using iSCSI Protocol to Route SCSI Requests and Responses 1-11
Basic Network Structure 1-12
Transparent SCSI Routing Mapping and Access Control 1-12
Available Instances of Transparent SCSI Routing 1-15
FCIP Overview 1-15
Using FCIP to Route Fibre Channel Packets 1-15
FCIP Network Structures 1-16
VLAN Access Overview 1-18