RE: Relation between iSCSI session and IPSec SAs

[Black_David@emc.com]

> I found a similar statement in the mailing list from February but no
> discussion about this issue:
> "If an implementor wants to put all their iSCSI sessions on the same IPSec
> SA, I think they should have that liberty."
>
> So the question is, what is the situation? Must we negotiate per multiple
> session (and evaluate packets additional for a session identifier) or must
> we not?

The current situation is that there are no IP Storage requirements in
this space; one manage both phase 1 and phase 2 SAs in whatever fashion
makes sense.

Thanks,
--David
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