Buffalo Tech TeraStation 5000, User Manual

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Select the drive or array where the volume will be created and click Enable LVM on Volume .
Notes:
• Enabling LVM before using a drive as an iSCSI drive is optional. If LVM is not enabled, you can still create one iSCSI
volume from the entire drive. However, enabling LVM is recommended for drives that will be used for iSCSI.
• If the LVM settings are changed, all data on the volume will be erased. Before changing the settings, back up any
important data.
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The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the displayed number, then click OK .
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Click OK .
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Move the iSCSI switch to the position to enable iSCSI.
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Click to the right of “iSCSI”.
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Click Create Volume .
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Enter a volume name, volume description, volume, and size, then click OK .
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Click Close .
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Connect the new volume. The process for this will depend on your iSCSI software.
Procedure using Buffalo’s iSCSI Connection Tool
(1) Install the iSCSI Connection Tool on your computer from the CD supplied with the TeraStation, or download it from
www.buffalotech.com.
(2) Click
Start - All Programs - BUFFALO - iSCSI Connection Tool - iSCSI Connection Tool . For Windows 8.1 and Windows 8,
click the iSCSI Connection Tool .
(3) Click Register iSCSI Device , select the volume to connect, and click Connect .