Snapshots with various Storage Protocols

Because SAN Volume Controller version 5.1 or later also provides iSCSI protocol, the Volume Shadow Copy Service and Virtual Disk Service supports both the FC and iSCSI protocols for snapshots, starting from version 4.2. The VSS configuration tool provides an option for choosing the protocol to use if more than one protocol is available. You can choose auto, FC, or iSCSI.

For example:
Figure 1. VSS configuration tool
This image illustrates the VSS configuration tool
Note: If you choose auto, the Volume Shadow Copy Service and Virtual Disk Service selects the protocol to use.

For additional information, see Storage Protocol Priority.