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Generic SCSI Target Subsystem for Linux

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The generic SCSI target subsystem for Linux (SCST) is an alternative - implementation of a SCSI target subsystem for Linux. It provides unified, - consistent interface between SCSI target drivers and - Linux kernel as well as between Linux kernel and storage backend - handlers, connecting target drivers with real or emulated storage backend. - -

SCST allows creation of sophisticated storage devices from any Linux box. Those +

The generic SCSI target subsystem for Linux (SCST) allows creation of sophisticated storage devices + from any Linux box. Those devices can provide advanced - functionality, like replication, thin provisioning, - deduplication, high availability, - automatic backup, etc. Another class of such devices - are Virtual Tape Libraries (VTL) - as well as other disk-based backup solutions. SCST created devices not - limited by IP networking only. They can use any link which supports - SCSI-style data exchange, including Fibre Channel, - iSCSI, SAS, - InfiniBand and parallel (Wide) SCSI. It might + functionality, like replication, thin provisioning, + deduplication, high availability, + automatic backup, etc. Another class of such devices + are Virtual Tape Libraries (VTL) + as well as other disk-based backup solutions.

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SCST devices not limited by IP networking only. They can use any link which supports + SCSI-style data exchange, including iSCSI, Fibre Channel, + SAS, + InfiniBand (SRP) and parallel (Wide) SCSI. It might well be that your favorite storage appliance running SCST in the firmware.

SCST project consists from a set of subprojects: generic SCSI target mid-layer itself (SCST core) @@ -58,9 +53,12 @@

Features of SCST Core