Bootstrapping Clients using the Internet Small Computer System Interface Protocol
RFC 4173, “Bootstrapping Clients using the Internet Small Computer System Interface Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in September 2005 by P. Sarkar, D. Missimer, C. Sapuntzakis. It has since been updated by RFC 7146. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) is a proposed transport protocol for Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) that operates on top of TCP. This memo describes a standard mechanism for enabling clients to bootstrap themselves using the iSCSI protocol. The goal of this standard is to enable iSCSI boot clients to obtain the information to open an iSCSI session with the iSCSI boot server. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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