With DLC, a "Gateway" Mac connects to the SAN via Fibre Channel and then shares that block-level access to other Macs over a standard 10Gb or 100Gb Ethernet network. This allows lower-cost workstations (like Mac minis or MacBook Pros) to enjoy Xsan-level performance without specialized HBA hardware. Managing Access and Permissions
The Mac must be physically connected to the SAN switch via a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) or a high-speed Ethernet link for DLC. xsan filesystem access
xsanctl mount -m /mnt/xsan VolumeName
Historically, Xsan required expensive Fibre Channel infrastructure for every seat. Apple introduced to democratize access. With DLC, a "Gateway" Mac connects to the
# List available Xsan volumes xsanctl list xsan filesystem access