MPIO

[KaBub]

Hello,
are considering the following scenario.

One iStorage server with two or more network cards, each connection into another switch and a server with similar configuration.

EX
iStorage Server iSCSI Target
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NIC 1: 192.168.1.11/24 <-> SW1
NIC 2: 192.168.2.11/24 <-> SW2

server iSCSI Initiator
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NIC 1: 192:168:1.12 / 24 <-> SW1
NIC 2: 192.168.2.12/24 <-> SW2

I need to set up MPIO, so as to increase the throughput and reliability combined.
Unfortunately I never found a document on this scenario. In all bandaged up with only one network card on one server iStorage.
Thank you for any insights.

[Matt]

KaBub,

In order do it, you can configure multiple connected session (MCS).
First while discovering a target portal, press on the Advanced button and set up a Initiator and Target Portal IP. (Figure 1)

Figure 1

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Then after connecting to a specific iSCSI Target, click on it and choose Properties (Targets tab). On the bottom you will see a MSC... button, click on it and add another connection. (Figure 2)

Figure 2

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In the target properties, under Session Information, you will notice current number of connections. (Figure 3)

Figure 3

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I hope that answered your question.

If you will have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to ask.