Appendix E. Definitions
What follows is a quick index of various iSCSI-related terms. Much, but not all, of it is from the [iSCSI].
- Alias
- Allows an organization to associate a user-friendly string with the iSCSI name, but is not a substitute for that name. An alias string can also be associated with an iSCSI node.
- CID (connection ID)
- A unique ID for a connection within the session. It is generated by the initiator and presented to the target during login and logout request.
- Connection
- TCP/IP Connection. It is the medium of communication between the initiator and the target. Connections carry control messages, SCSI commands, parameters, and data within iSCSI protocol data units (iPDUs).
- iSCSI device
- A SCSI device using an iSCSI service delivery ...
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