What is a host?

A is a computer (usually a server) that accesses a . The host might contain one or more or . The HBA host ports or iSCSI initiators are mapped to the or logical unit numbers (LUNs).

Hosts have the attributes shown in the table.

Attribute Description
Host name A name that uniquely identifies the host.
Host type The that operates on the host.
HBA host port A physical connection on the HBA installed in the host. HBA host ports are automatically found by the . HBA host ports are identified by an alias given by the user.
iSCSI initiator The service that the host uses to communicate with the controller.
Host group If the host belongs to a host group, the name of the host group to which the host belongs.