How it works
IBM® System x™ and
BladeCenter® servers integrate with the IBM i
platform via iSCSI host bus adapters. Internet SCSI (iSCSI) is an
industry-standard storage networking protocol for linking data storage
facilities. iSCSI commands are sent across an Ethernet network
in TCP/IP packets. By taking advantage of iSCSI Host Bus
Adapters (HBA), you can attach one or more diskless System x or
BladeCenter servers to the IBM i platform via standard 1 Gbps
Ethernet switches and cables. iSCSI HBAs enable you to connect
System x and BladeCenter servers to your IBM i environment,
tightly integrate server management and take advantage of
IBM i virtual storage, networking and tape resources.
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