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 |
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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. |