What is a Logical Unit Number (LUN)? - TechTarget
WEBA logical unit number (LUN) is a unique identifier for designating an individual or collection of physical or virtual storage devices that execute input/output (I/O) commands with a host computer, as defined by the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) standard.
Logical unit number - Wikipedia
WEBIn computer storage, a logical unit number, or LUN, is a number used to identify a logical unit, which is a device addressed by the SCSI protocol or by Storage Area Network protocols that encapsulate SCSI, such as Fibre Channel or iSCSI.
What is a LUN and why do we need storage LUNs?
WEBMay 26, 2009 · In simple terms, a logical unit number (LUN) is a slice or portion of a configured set of disks that is presentable to a host and mounted as a volume within the OS.
What Is LUN? - Pure Storage
WEBA LUN (logical unit number) is a unique identifier that defines a storage partition in a storage area network (SAN) environment for data organization and access. It’s important to note that a LUN is a component in storage organization …
What is LUN masking and how does it work? - TechTarget
WEBLearn why LUN masking is an effective SAN array configuration technique to limit access to allocated storage to authorized servers.
Difference Between LUN Masking and LUN Mapping?
WEBMay 24, 2013 · LUN mapping determines which LUNs are available in a front end port, LUN masking determines which hosts can see which LUNs. For example, you can assign 20 LUNs to a front end port, and then allow 1 host to see 10 of them and another host to see the remaining 10.
lun mapping create - NetApp
WEBlun mapping show-initiator. lun mapping show. lun move commands. lun persistent-reservation commands. lun portset commands. lun transition commands. metrocluster commands. metrocluster check config-replication show-aggregate-eligibility. metrocluster check config-replication show-capture-status.
Selective LUN Map overview - NetApp
WEBSelective LUN Map (SLM) reduces the number of paths from the host to the LUN. With SLM, when a new LUN map is created, the LUN is accessible only through pat... Skip to main content
Logical Unit Number Mapping - SpringerLink
WEBLUN mapping. Definition. This is the process by which the host operating system assigns a LUN value to a particular storage volume. LUN Mapping is typically used in cases where the higher level applications require specific LUN numbers for specific storage devices.
LUN management at the heart of SAN configuration - TechTarget
WEBJun 6, 2007 · 13 LUN management tips for VMware environments. Learn why LUNs are the basic vehicle for delivering storage, but provisioning SAN storage isn't just a matter of creating LUNs or volumes; the SAN fabric itself must be configured so that disks and their LUNs are matched to the appropriate servers.