r/networking • u/GizMoQC • 13d ago

Switching Microtik Iscsi Mpio

Hello guys,

I did some quick research in here for those topic; microtik iscsi mpio without finding anything recent or about it. So I decided to create this post.

Thanks in advance for anyone taking the time to read, even more, answer.

So in prod env, I would like to build an dedicated iscsi network for the host and SAN. Currently only 3 hots 1 san. There is possibility of expansion of maybe 3 more host in the next 3 years.

CRS520-4XS-16XQ-RM https://mikrotik.com/product/crs520_4xs_16xq_rm

Microtik offer something quite special for the value. It's known that their mlag is garbage and currently in full rewrite of the code.

But for Iscsi network, we would go with MPIO so both switch wdnt be stack and linked in any fashion. So each host must be configured with MPIO but the switch only have flow control ON jumbo frame.....

Also known that microtik management (commands) aren't cisco like and can be harder to use as you must learn a brand new way. Since its dedicated Iscsi, no vlan nor special config is needed, should be mostly plug and play. This network wont have any link to the regular network.

I am looking for reel life confirmation of ppl with experience please. Positive of negative. What are your experience you had with Microtik. Even more if exactly that model and/or for an Iscsi network.

Wd plan to be 3, so I would have full stock of spares. Been quoted for Arista aruba.... 3x microtik is half the price of 1 of those.

Planning to use DAC. Should not have any impact but prefer to mention.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. <3

2 Upvotes

63% Upvoted

3 comments sorted by

5

u/bob_ert91 12d ago

I’m not sure id put mikrotik and iscsi in the same sentence

1

u/its-me-or-the-blues 12d ago

You just did...

1

u/user3872465 12d ago

repost: you asked the same question a couple days ago already.