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xStack Storage TM D-Link xStack Storage iSCSI SAN Arrays Managed SAN Solutions DSN-3200 & DSN-3400 User’s Guide Version

x Contents Appendix G Acronyms and Abbreviations...190 In

100 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 6. Click the Targets tab (see Figure 5-37). Notice that the iSCSI initiator software lists the targ

XStack Storage User’s Guide 101 Figure 5-40. Example of Disks Shown in the Computer Management Screen

102 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.3.7 Changing the iSCSI Port Number The iSCSI port number is the TCP/IP port number on which the

XStack Storage User’s Guide 103 5.3.8 Setting the Default Task Priority You can set the default task priority to specify whether background tasks

104 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.3.9 Adding, Viewing, and Deleting IP Route Tables Routing is the process of deciding the disposi

XStack Storage User’s Guide 105 – Metric. Specifies an integer cost metric (from 1 to 9999) for the route, which is used when choosing among mult

106 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.3.10 Modifying System TCP/IP Settings You can use the XStack Storage management console to view

XStack Storage User’s Guide 107 3. Complete the fields in the dialog box: – Max Segment Size. This option indicates the maximum size TCP segment

108 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.3.11 Setting the Spare Count You can specify the number of spares available to the XStack Storag

XStack Storage User’s Guide 109 5.3.12 Creating Scheduled Tasks You can use the XStack Storage management console to set up tasks that you want t

XStack Storage User’s Guide xi List of Figures Figure 1-1 XStack Storage System Diagram...

110 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage Figure 5-46. Scheduled Task Wizard – Select Date and Time Screen 4. Complete the fields in the sc

XStack Storage User’s Guide 111 5.3.13 Setting the System Battery Policy The XStack Storage unit can accommodate an optional battery pack (refer

112 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage Figure 5-47. Battery Policy Dialog Box 3. Select the appropriate setting that the XStack Storage

XStack Storage User’s Guide 113 5.3.14 Saving the Event Log The event log tracks the XStack Storage informational, warning, and error messages (r

114 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.4 Managing User Accounts Before a user can access the XStack Storage management console, a user

XStack Storage User’s Guide 115 5.4.1 Setting Up User Accounts To set up user accounts, use the following procedure. 1. Be sure the Physical Res

116 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage For security, each typed character in Password and Confirm password appears as an asterisk (*). –

XStack Storage User’s Guide 117 5.5 Performing Cache Activities The XStack Storage unit contains cache memory for storing I/O activity and data. T

118 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.6 Managing XStack Storage Configurations The XStack Storage management console provides options

XStack Storage User’s Guide 119 5.6.2 Restoring the XStack Storage Configuration If you used the procedure in Section 5.6.1 to save the XStack St

xii Contents Figure 5-34. Create iSCSI Node Wizard – Volume Access Right Screen...97 Figure 5-35. Set CHAP Secret Dialog B

120 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.6.3 Restoring Factory Defaults To return the XStack Storage to its factory-default settings, use

XStack Storage User’s Guide 121 5.7 Restarting and Shutting down the XStack Storage 5.7.1 Restarting the XStack Storage To restart the XStack St

122 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.7.2 Shutting Down the XStack Storage Management Console To shut down the XStack Storage manageme

XStack Storage User’s Guide 123 Chapter 6 Monitoring the XStack Storage The XStack Storage management console can display a number of screens in t

124 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage 6.1 XStack Storage Screens When the top XStack Storage icon is selected in the Physical Resources tab, t

XStack Storage User’s Guide 125 Figure 6-1. Enclosure Information Screen

126 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage 6.1.2 Viewing Log Messages When the top XStack Storage icon is selected in the Physical Resources tab, y

XStack Storage User’s Guide 127 Figure 6-3. Example of a Log Messages Details Box

128 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage 6.1.3 Viewing XStack Storage Tasks When the top XStack Storage icon is selected in the Physical Resource

XStack Storage User’s Guide 129 Figure 6-5. Example of a Task Message Details Box If you right-click a task in the Tasks Info screen, a popup sim

XStack Storage User’s Guide xiii List of Tables Table 1-1 XStack Storage Models...

130 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage Figure 6-6. Task Popup Menu

XStack Storage User’s Guide 131 6.1.4 Viewing Server CIM Information When the top XStack Storage icon is selected in the Physical Resources tab, y

132 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage 6.1.5 Viewing Firmware Image Information When the top XStack Storage icon is selected in the Physical Re

XStack Storage User’s Guide 133 6.2 Blade A Base Pool Screens When Blade A Base Pool is selected in the Logical Resources tab, the main display a

134 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage 6.2.1 Viewing Storage Pool Information When Blade A Base Pool is selected in the Logical Resources tab,

XStack Storage User’s Guide 135 6.2.2 Viewing Storage Pool Tasks When Blade A Base Pool is selected in the Logical Resources tab, you can use the

136 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage To obtain additional information about a task shown in the Tasks Info screen, double-click the task. A Ta

XStack Storage User’s Guide 137 6.2.3 Viewing Information about Volumes in the Blade A Base Pool When a volume is selected under Blade A Base Poo

138 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage 6.2.3.1 Viewing Volume Information When you click a volume under Blade A Base Pool, you can use the Volu

XStack Storage User’s Guide 139 6.2.3.2 Viewing Volume Tasks When you click a volume under Blade A Base Pool, you can use the Task Info screen to

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140 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage To obtain additional information about a task shown in the Tasks Info screen, double-click the task. A Ta

XStack Storage User’s Guide 141 6.2.4 Viewing Information about Drives in the Blade A Base Pool When a drive is selected under Blade A Base Pool

142 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage 6.3 Network Entities Screens When a network entity is selected in the Logical Resources tab, the main d

XStack Storage User’s Guide 143 6.3.2 Viewing Volume Access Information When a network entity is selected in the Logical Resources tab, you can u

144 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage 6.3.3 Viewing Initiator Access Information When a network entity is selected in the Logical Resources ta

XStack Storage User’s Guide 145 6.3.4 Viewing LAG Port Information When a LAG is selected in the Logical Resources tab, the main display shows th

146 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage 6.3.5 Viewing Network Portal Information When a network entity is selected in the Logical Resources tab,

XStack Storage User’s Guide 147 6.3.6 Viewing Connection Information If you select an iSCSI session in the Logical Resources tab, the main display

148 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage 6.4 Initiator Resource Screens When a network entity is selected in the Logical Resources tab, the main

XStack Storage User’s Guide 149 6.4.2 Viewing LUN Map Information When an iSCSI initiator is selected in the Logical Resources tab, you can use

XStack Storage User’s Guide 15 Chapter 1 Introduction The XStack Storage controller is an intelligent, high-performance iSCSI Gigabit Ethernet st

150 Chapter 6 Monitoring XStack Storage 6.5 Viewing Ethernet Port Information When an Ethernet port is selected in the Physical Resources tab, th

XStack Storage User’s Guide 151 Appendix A Summary of Menus and Commands This appendix summarizes the menus and commands available in the XStack

152 Appendix A Summary of Menus and Commands Exit Lets you exit the XStack Storage management console. A.2 View Menu The View menu contains the

XStack Storage User’s Guide 153 A.3 Storage Menu The Storage menu contains the following commands. Command Description Create Volume Lets you c

154 Appendix A Summary of Menus and Commands A.4 Network Menu The Network menu contains the following commands. Command Description Create Networ

XStack Storage User’s Guide 155 A.6 Help Menu The Help menu contains the following commands. Command Description Help Reserved for future use.

156 Appendix A Summary of Menus and Commands

XStack Storage User’s Guide 157 Appendix B Upgrading Firmware D-Link periodically updates the firmware for the XStack Storage. The latest firmwar

158 Appendix B Upgrading Firmware Figure 6-26. Example of the Open Dialog Box 9. Navigate to the location where the firmware file you downloaded

XStack Storage User’s Guide 159 Appendix C, Factory Default Settings This appendix lists the factory-default settings for the XStack Storage unit.

16 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Models XStack Storage is available in several models which vary according to the number, speed, and type of host netw

160 Appendix C Factory-Default Settings Table C-6. Set Default Task Priority Default Setting Parameter Default Value Default Priority 5 Table C-

XStack Storage User’s Guide 161 Appendix D, Recording Your Configuration Settings This appendix contains tables you can use to record the configur

162 Appendix D Recording Your Configuration Settings D.1 Recording Volumes Use Table D-1 to record information about the volumes you create. Tab

XStack Storage User’s Guide 163 Volume Name Volume Size Data Redundancy (None, Parity, Mirror) Chunk Size Configuration (JBOD, Stripe, Mirror, St

164 Appendix D Recording Your Configuration Settings D.2 Recording iSCSI Initiators Use Table D-2 to record information about the iSCSI initiator

XStack Storage User’s Guide 165 Initiator Name Initiator Password

166 Appendix D Recording Your Configuration Settings D.3 Recording LAGs Use Table D-3 to record information about the LAGs you create. Table D-3.

XStack Storage User’s Guide 167 LAG Number (1, 2,…) MTU Size Ethernet Encapsulation VLAN Supported (Yes or No) Physical Ethernet Ports in This

168 Appendix D Recording Your Configuration Settings D.4 Recording Network Portals Use Table D-4 to record information about the network portals

XStack Storage User’s Guide 169 LAG Number (1, 2,…) MTU Size Ethernet Encapsulation VLAN Supported (Yes or No) Physical Ethernet Ports in This

XStack Storage User’s Guide 17 1.3 Benefits The XStack Storage line provides a range of benefits that stem from the ability to use familiar, prov

170 Appendix D Recording Your Configuration Settings D.5 Recording iSCSI Target Nodes Use Table D-5 to record information about the iSCSI target

XStack Storage User’s Guide 171 iSCSI Node Alias Enable CHAP Secret (Yes/No) CHAP Secret (if Enabled) Initiators Selected LUN Number and Access

172 Appendix D Recording Your Configuration Settings D.6 Recording IP Routing Tables Use Table D-6 to record information about the IP routing tab

XStack Storage User’s Guide 173 Network Destination Netmask Gateway Interface Metric

174 Appendix D Recording Your Configuration Settings D.7 Recording Scheduled Tasks Use Table D-7 to record information about the scheduled tasks

XStack Storage User’s Guide 175 Operation Name Object Operation Task Frequency (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Once) Start Time Start Date

176 Appendix D Recording Your Configuration Settings

XStack Storage User’s Guide 177 Appendix E Understanding IP Addresses and Subnet Masking When you configure the TCP/IP settings on the XStack Stor

178 Appendix E Understanding IP Addresses and Subnet Masking The following example shows an octet conversion when not all of the bits are set to 1:

XStack Storage User’s Guide 179 Figure E-1. IP Address Classes Table E-1 displays the range of dotted-decimal values that can be assigned to each

18 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4 Features The XStack Storage DSN-3000 family has the following features:  High-performance iSCSI storage system  H

180 Appendix E Understanding IP Addresses and Subnet Masking E.2.1 Class A Network Addresses Class A network addresses are used for very large net

XStack Storage User’s Guide 181 E.2.3 Class C Network Addresses Class C network addresses are used for small to mid-size businesses. IP addresses

182 Appendix E Understanding IP Addresses and Subnet Masking 8.20.15.1 = 00001000. 00010100. 00001111. 00000001 255.0.0.0 = 11111111. 00000000.

XStack Storage User’s Guide 183 An example of valid host addresses for a subnet called subnet #1 is shown below. In this example:  The italicize

184 Appendix E Understanding IP Addresses and Subnet Masking The subnet structure of a network cannot be seen outside an organization's privat

XStack Storage User’s Guide 185 Base Network: 10001100.00011001.00000000.00000000 = 140.25.0.0/16 Subnet #0: 10001100.00011001.0000 0000.00000000

186 Appendix E Understanding IP Addresses and Subnet Masking 4. Define Host Addresses for Subnet #14-3 (140.25.227.0/24) Examine the host addresse

XStack Storage User’s Guide 187 6. Define Host Addresses for Subnet #14-14-2 (140.25.238.64/27) Examine the host addresses that can be assigned t

188 Appendix E Understanding IP Addresses and Subnet Masking

XStack Storage User’s Guide 189 Appendix F Hardware Enclosures This appendix shows samples of hardware enclosures for the XStack Storage. F.1 Fron

XStack Storage User’s Guide 19 1.5 System Overview Figure 1-1 shows a typical Storage Area Network (SAN) configuration in which XStack Storage ca

190 Index Appendix G Acronyms and Abbreviations Administrator The person responsible for managing storage operations. The administrator is the user

XStack Storage User’s Guide 191 LAG Link Aggregation Group. The combining of physical network links into a single logical link for increased band

192 Index SAN Storage Area Network. A high-speed subnetwork of shared storage devices that makes all storage devices available to all servers on a L

XStack Storage User’s Guide 193 Index A Accelerated Backup Operations, 21 Accounts, 115 Acronyms and Abbreviations, 195 Adding iSCSI Initiators, 8

194 Index F Factory Defaults Restoring, 121 Settings, 163 Fast Nearline Backup and Recovery, 20 Features, 18 Files Menu, 155 Firmware Upgrading, 161

XStack Storage User’s Guide 195 Volumes, 70 Management Interface Changing the Default IP Address, 64 Management Port LED Locations DSN-3200, 39 Ma

196 Index Stripe mirror, 26 Subnets, 186 Switches, 36 System Diagram, 19 System Overview, 19 System TCP/IP Settings Modifying, 107 Systems Settings,

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20 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.6 Applications The XStack Storage iSCSI solution broadens the options available to organizations for addressing the ava

XStack Storage User’s Guide 21 1.6.5 Accelerated Backup Operations Using the XStack Storage, backup operations previously restricted to operatin

22 Chapter 1 Introduction

XStack Storage User’s Guide 23 Chapter 2 Understanding Terminology and Concepts This chapter provides a background on managing virtual storage, a

24 Chapter 2 Understanding Concepts and Terms 2.1 Overview The term “storage virtualization” refers to the process of grouping together independent s

XStack Storage User’s Guide 25 The iSCSI protocol defines two types of iSCSI nodes:  The initiator node  The target node The iSCSI initiator

26 Chapter 2 Understanding Concepts and Terms If a volume is reduced (for example, if a physical drive fails), the firmware automatically moves a dr

XStack Storage User’s Guide 27 For organizations that are striped, the data distributed among multiple drives is organized in a series of “stripe

28 Chapter 2 Understanding Concepts and Terms  Manually: The Administrator selects the organization and all other parameters described above, and s

XStack Storage User’s Guide 29 In either case, when the XStack Storage unit finds replacement space on another drive, it performs one Rebuild tas

XStack Storage User’s Guide iii Safety Information There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the batte

30 Chapter 2 Understanding Concepts and Terms

XStack Storage User’s Guide 31 Chapter 3 Identifying Hardware Components This chapter describes the XStack Storage hardware components. Topics i

32 Chapter 3 Identifying Hardware Components 3.1 Front Panel Components The following sections describe the hardware components on the front of th

XStack Storage User’s Guide 33 3.1.1 LEDs Figure 3-1 reveals several LEDs that provide useful information about the state of the XStack Storage u

34 Chapter 3 Identifying Hardware Components 3.1.3 Drive Bays Figure 3-1 illustrates the fifteen hot-swappable drive bays and their numbering schem

XStack Storage User’s Guide 35 3.1.3.2 Drive and Tray Installation A drive/tray assembly can be installed by inserting the drive/tray assembly i

36 Chapter 3 Identifying Hardware Components 3.2 Back Panel Components The following sections describe the hardware components on the rear of the

XStack Storage User’s Guide 37 3.2.2 External Interfaces Figure 3-4 shows an area labeled “External Interfaces” where the external ports of the D

38 Chapter 3 Identifying Hardware Components 3.2.2.2 DSN-3200 LEDs Each RJ-45 host network connection on the back of the XStack Storage DSN-3200 en

XStack Storage User’s Guide 39 Port0Port2Port1Port3MgmtEthernetDiagnostic PortHost Network ConnectionsPort4Port6Port7Port5Activity/Link LEDSpeed

iv Preface Preface This User Functional Guide is intended for storage managers and administrators responsible for configuring and maintaining the X

40 Chapter 3 Identifying Hardware Components 3.2.2.4 DSN-3400 LEDs Two LEDs next to the XFP connector show transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) activity

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42 Chapter 4 Installing the XStack Storage Chapter 4 Installing the XStack Storage Unit This chapter describes how to install the XStack Storage

XStack Storage User’s Guide 43 4.1 Site Considerations The site where you install the XStack Storage unit can affect its performance, Please obse

44 Chapter 4 Installing the XStack Storage 4.2 Safety Considerations The following sections provide guidelines to ensure your safety when install

XStack Storage User’s Guide 45 4.2.3 ESD Safety Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry.

46 Chapter 4 Installing the XStack Storage 4.3 Unpacking the XStack Storage Unit After receiving the XStack Storage unit, perform the following

XStack Storage User’s Guide 47 4.4 Items Supplied by the User Table 4-1 lists the additional items that you must supply to perform the XStack St

48 Chapter 4 Installing the XStack Storage 4.5 Installing the XStack Storage Unit without a Rack When installing the XStack Storage unit on a de

XStack Storage User’s Guide 49 4.6.1 Connecting to the XStack Storage DSN-3200 Host Network Connection Ports The XStack Storage DSN-3200 host ne

XStack Storage User’s Guide v Contact Information You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free

50 Chapter 4 Installing the XStack Storage 4.7 Connecting to the XStack Storage Management Port Connecting a PC to the XStack Storage management

XStack Storage User’s Guide 51 4.8 Connecting the Battery Pack The XStack Storage unit comes equipped with a standard 6-cell battery pack to pro

52 Chapter 4 Installing the XStack Storage 4.9 Connecting the Power Cords The receptacles for connecting the XStack Storage unit’s three power c

XStack Storage User’s Guide 53 4.10 Booting the XStack Storage Unit To power on the XStack Storage unit, press the power switch on the rear pan

54 Chapter 4 Installing the XStack Storage

XStack Storage User’s Guide 55 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage Unit After you install the XStack Storage unit, you can perform the proced

56 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.1 Getting Started The following sections provide instructions for getting started with the XStack

XStack Storage User’s Guide 57 The IP address on your PC's NIC must be on the same IP subnetwork (192.168.1.x) as the management port. All s

58 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.1.2 Understanding the Main Screen Figure 5-3 shows the areas of the XStack Storage management con

XStack Storage User’s Guide 59 5.1.2.1 Menu / Tool Bar Area The Menu/Tool Bar Area appears at the top of the XStack Storage management console wi

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60 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.1.2.2 Resources Panel The resources pane appears along the left side of the XStack Storage managem

XStack Storage User’s Guide 61 5.1.2.2.1 Physical Resources Tab The Physical Resources tab contains the following entities:  The XStack Storage

62 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage Figure 5-6 Main Display Area Figure 5-7 Example of the Main Display Area Showing Blade A Base Pool

XStack Storage User’s Guide 63 5.1.2.4 Footer The footer appears at the bottom of the XStack Storage management console window. The footer shows s

64 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.2 Initial XStack Storage Setup Once a network connection has been established with the XStack Sto

XStack Storage User’s Guide 65 Either step displays the Configure Out of Band Port dialog box, with the current settings shown (see Figure 5-9).

66 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage For convenience, the current settings appear below the fields where you enter the new settings. It

XStack Storage User’s Guide 67 Figure 5-10 XStack Storage Date and Time Dialog Box 3. Complete the fields in the dialog box: – Timezone. Select

68 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage Figure 5-11 Configure Email Notification Dialog Box 3. Complete the fields in the dialog box: – E

XStack Storage User’s Guide 69 5.3 Managing the XStack Storage Unit The following steps summarize the procedures for configuring and managing st

XStack Storage User’s Guide vii Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...

70 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.3.1.1.1 Creating Volumes Automatically To create volumes automatically with the Create Volume Wiz

XStack Storage User’s Guide 71 3. Complete the fields in the screen: – Name. Enter the name of the volume you are creating. – Size. Enter the s

72 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5. Use the slider bars to select the access bandwidth and storage efficiency (if displayed) desired

XStack Storage User’s Guide 73 If you selected None or Mirror for Data Redundancy, the Access and Efficiency Settings screen contains only the Ac

74 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage Figure 5-14 Manual Create Volume Wizard - Select Volume Type to Create Screen 6. Complete the fiel

XStack Storage User’s Guide 75 Table 2-2 defines the volume organizations. – Chunk Size. Select the size of each chunk from one of the commonly u

76 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 8. In the left box, select the drives from which the volume will be allocated, then click the Add b

XStack Storage User’s Guide 77 5.3.1.2 Reconfiguring Volumes There may be times when you need to reconfigure a volume. For example, you may want t

78 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage Figure 5-17 Expand Volume Message 5. Click OK to remove the message. If the selected volume canno

XStack Storage User’s Guide 79 Either step displays the message in Figure 5-18. Figure 5-18 Delete Volume Confirmation Message 3. Click Yes to

viii Contents 4.8 Connecting the Battery Pack...51 4.9 Connecting the Power Cords

80 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.3.1.5 Performing a Parity Scan on a Volume Using the XStack Storage management console, you can s

XStack Storage User’s Guide 81 5.3.1.6 Performing a Media Scan on a Volume Using the XStack Storage management console, you can scan a JBOD, stri

82 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.3.2 Adding iSCSI Initiators The following procedure describes how to add iSCSI initiators. Adding

XStack Storage User’s Guide 83 After you add initiators, you can monitor their status using the Initiator Access Info screen (refer to Section 6.

84 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage Figure 5-23 Example of Link Aggregation between the XStack Storage and a Gigabi

XStack Storage User’s Guide 85 Either step starts the Create Link Aggregation Group Wizard and displays the LAG Parameters screen (see Figure 5-2

86 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage Figure 5-25 Create Link Aggregation Group Wizard - Add/Delete Ethernet Ports Screen 7. To add Ethe

XStack Storage User’s Guide 87 5.3.3.2 Modifying LAG Parameters There may be times when you need to modify LAG parameters. Using the XStack Stora

88 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.3.3.3 Adding or Deleting Physical Ports in a LAG There may be times when you want to add physical

XStack Storage User’s Guide 89 5.3.3.4 Deleting LAGs If you no longer need a LAG, use the following procedure to delete it. A warning message do

XStack Storage User’s Guide ix 6.2 Blade A Base Pool Screens ... 133 6.2.1 Viewi

90 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.3.4 Working with Network Portals This section describes how to work with network portals. The net

XStack Storage User’s Guide 91 Either step starts the Create Network Portal Wizard and displays the Set the IP Address screen (see Figure 5-28).

92 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage After you create network portals, you can monitor their status using the Portals Information screen

XStack Storage User’s Guide 93 5.3.5 Creating iSCSI Target Nodes After you create one or more volumes, iSCSI initiators, and LAGs, you have all t

94 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage The CHAP secret is case sensitive. For security, each typed character in the CHAP secret appears a

XStack Storage User’s Guide 95 5. Accept the default settings in the Session Settings and Connection Settings tabs and click Next. The Modify iSC

96 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage Figure 5-33 Create iSCSI Node Wizard – Initiator List Screen 9. The left box lists all the iSCSI

XStack Storage User’s Guide 97 Figure 5-34. Create iSCSI Node Wizard – Volume Access Right Screen 12. The left box lists all the volumes you hav

98 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage 5.3.5.1 Changing the CHAP Secret When you created an iSCSI target node, you could specify an option

XStack Storage User’s Guide 99 5.3.6 Logging on to the iSCSI Initiator Computer After you create a volume (Section 5.2.3), an iSCSI initiator (Se