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  • 1.  ISCSI on Aix 5.3

    Posted Thu July 24, 2008 10:12 AM

    Originally posted by: emreb


    Hi all
    I need to configure iscsi on aix 5.3 machine model is 6F1.I am planning to use second ethernet to connect iscsi on ibm netapp.do I need any extra hardware to accomplish this ? Is there any service for iscsi as microsoft iscsi initiator ?

    Best REGARDS


  • 2.  Re: ISCSI on Aix 5.3

    Posted Thu July 24, 2008 03:07 PM

    Originally posted by: ostost


    AIX provides an iSCSI software initiator to access storage through an Ethernet adapter. You can find more details using the following link:

    http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.aix.commadmn/doc/commadmndita/iscsi_intro.htm

    If performance is an issue you might want to use an iSCSI TOE adapter. Details see here:

    http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/p/hardware/peripherals/iscsi_toe.pdf