About Proxy-Initiator Mode
In the event that the Fiber Channel storage device requires explicit LUN access control for every host using the transparent initiator mode (presenting one iSCSI host as one Fiber Channel host), every iSCSI host has to be configured statically. This situation can require several configuration tasks for each iSCSI host. In this case, using the proxy initiator mode simplifies the configuration.
In this mode, only one virtual host N port (HBA port) is created per IPS port. All the iSCSI hosts connecting to that IPS port will be multiplexed using the same virtual host N port.
To configure the proxy initiator using Fabric Manager, follow these steps:
- Expand Switches, expand Interfaces and then select FC Logical in the Physical Attributes pane.
- In Device Manager, click Interface > Ethernet and iSCSI.
- Click the iSCSI tab in either FM or DM.
- Check the Proxy Mode Enable check box.
- Click the Apply Changes icon in Fabric Manager or click Apply in Device Manager to save these changes.
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