rfc 3720

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RFC 3720 is the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) specification for the iSCSI protocol, which defines how SCSI commands are transported over TCP/IP networks. On Windows systems, the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator implements this standard, but a known issue in versions up to Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 truncates the iSCSI initiator name to 221 characters, even though RFC 3720 allows names up to 223 characters. This discrepancy can cause login failures or connectivity problems when connecting to iSCSI targets that enforce the full length. Discussions on WindowsForum.com highlight this bug and its impact on enterprise storage configurations, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the RFC specification for reliable iSCSI operations.

  1. MS iSCSI truncates the iSCSI initiator name to 221 characters when logging in to a target

    The iSCSI specification (RFC 3720) specifies that initiator names may be up to 223 characters in length. All versions of MS iSCSI Initiator as of Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 have a known issue which causes the initiator name to be truncated to 221... Link Removed
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