All formatting, security, and usage of LUNs is handled by the storage device. True or False?

The statement is false. While storage devices handle many aspects of LUNs (Logical Unit Numbers), including data formatting, security, and usage, there is often additional management and configuration required from the host or system level to effectively utilize these LUNs.

For instance, storage systems may provide the foundational capabilities for formatting and security protocols, but the operating systems interacting with the storage may need to implement their own configurations for access controls, monitoring, and performance optimization. Additionally, the way LUNs are presented and managed can be influenced by the software or virtualization technologies in use. Thus, both the storage device and the systems it interacts with play roles in the overall management and security of LUNs.