> # About iSLB Initiators

> iSLB initiators provide the following features in addition to those supported by iSCSI initiators:

> - An iSLB initiator also supports iSLB virtual targets.
> - Initiator targets—These targets are configured for a particular initiator.
> - Load balancing using iSCSI login redirect and VRRP—If iSCSI login redirect is enabled, the IPS Manager redirects incoming sessions to the best interface based on the calculated load for each interface.
> - Configuration distribution to other switches using CFS.

> iSLB initiators provide the following features in addition to those supported by iSCSI initiators:

> - An iSLB initiator also supports iSLB virtual targets. These targets are very similar to iSCSI virtual targets with the exception that they do not include the advertise interface option and as a result are distributable using CFS.
> - Initiator targets—These targets are configured for a particular initiator.
> - Load balancing using iSCSI login redirect and VRRP—If load balancing is enabled, the IPS Manager redirects incoming sessions to the best interface based on the calculated load for each interface.
> - Configuration distribution to other switches using CFS.

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