Buffalo Tech TeraStation 5000, User Manual

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Create multiple LVM volumes, then create multiple iSCSI volumes. You can create up to 32 volumes.
2
Download and install the iSCSI Connection Tool from www.buffalotech.com.
3
Launch the tool at Start - All Programs - BUFFALO - iSCSI Connection Tool - iSCSI Connection Tool .
For Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click the iSCSI Connection Tool .
4
Click Register iSCSI Device , select the volume to connect, and click Connect .
Notes:
• Volumes that are currently in use cannot be connected.
• If the TeraStation will be used regularly, check “Connect on Startup” before connecting.
5
The connected volume will be recognized by the computer as an unallocated volume. Assign and format the
volume in Windows.
Checking Whether iSCSI Volume is Connected
To check whether an iSCSI volume is connected, navigate to Drives - iSCSI - iSCSI Settings and select Connection . If
“Connected” is displayed, the TeraStation is currently connected from the client.
Using the iSCSI Connection Tool
Registering the TeraStation and Connecting the Volumes
If the TeraStation is divided into multiple volumes or drives, it can be used with multiple computers.
1
Connect the Ethernet cable of the TeraStation to the network.
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
Select the TeraStation from the Target product list, then click Register iSCSI Device .