> # Configuring the iSCSI Initiator Idle Timeout

> iSCSI initiator idle timeout specifies the time for which the virtual Fibre Channel N port is kept idle after the initiator logs out from its last iSCSI session. The default value for this timer is 300 seconds. This is useful to avoid N ports logging in to and logging off of the Fibre Channel SAN as transient failure occurs in the IP network. This helps reduce unnecessary RSCNs being generated in the Fibre Channel SAN.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To configure the initiator idle timeout, follow these steps:

> 1. Choose End Devices > iSCSI in the Physical Attributes pane.

> You see the iSCSI tables in the Information pane.

> 2. Click the Globals tab.

> You see the iSCSI global configuration.

> 3. Right-click on the InitiatorIdle Timeout field that you want to modify and enter the new timeout value.
> 4. Click the Apply Changes icon to save these changes.

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