Multi VLAN operations with iSCSI virtual port mode
Multi VLAN operations are supported with the iSCSI virtual port mode. The iSCSI virtual port mode enables you to add up to 16 virtual ports to a single physical iSCSI port. Virtual ports are used to access the storage system using multiple segments that are divided by VLAN, enabling efficient use of ports and network resources.
You can perform the following multi VLAN operations using RAID Manager. For details about enabling and disabling iSCSI virtual ports, see the RAID Manager User Guide.
- Enabling and disabling the iSCSI virtual port mode
- Adding and deleting virtual ports
Cautions for using the iSCSI virtual port mode:
- The iSNS function cannot be used when the virtual port mode is enabled.
- If the virtual port mode is enabled, the port information when the virtual port mode is disabled is taken over to the iSCSI virtual port ID (0). If iSCSI port IDs that are from 1 to 15 are added, specify IPv4 or IPv6.
- If an IPv6 address is used on a virtual port, multiple virtual ports cannot be used in the same network.
- If the setting for the virtual port mode is changed, Link Down/Link Up(temporary disconnecting) occurs on the target iSCSI ports. Therefore, when you change the setting of the system that are being connected by hosts, not to put the high workload for the system, perform the maintenance operations when the I/O loads are low.