Solved: Re: Target or iniator ? - Page 2

l_augeard · ‎2010-03-25

Hello

I configure my first netapp FAS2020 active/active, what is target or initiator, by default 0a and 0b are initiator, but is not reconized by server, if I change 0a to target is ok, but is it good ?

adamfox · ‎2010-03-25

Initiators are used for disk shelves connected to the controller or tape drives/libraries connected to the controller for backup.

Targets are for SAN connectivity to hosts.

An FC port can either be an initiator or a target, not both.

Hope this helps.

-- Adam Fox

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ogra · ‎2010-03-30

I think you aren't aware of the optimal path concept.

Kindly go through the link :

https://now.netapp.com/Knowledgebase/solutionarea.asp?id=kb30541

I hope it will clear your doubts.