Hints for Defining a Meaningful Alias

You can use the iSCSI alias as a text string as an additional descriptive name for a target.

An alias is simply a descriptive name that you can assign to a target, that is independent of the name, and that does not have to be unique. Do not use an alias to specify a target at login or during authentication.

Use these methods to create a meaningful target alias or initiator user label:

• Limit aliases to 30 characters.
• Use common language and simple terms when you create an alias.
• Use items such as location, server name, department name, and company name to identify the target or initiator alias.
• Create a matrix for alias permissions to be shared between the target and the initiator, for ease of use when you look up a certain target or initiator alias.