HP iSCSI Feature Pack User Guide
8
Configuring Your iSCSI System
When you select
Configuration
from the main iSCSI screen, the following functions are
available:
•
iSNS Configuration
- Specify which iSNS Server to use.
•
Storage
- Manage iSCSI storage devices and pools.
•
Default Portal Template
- Add/delete portals that will be assigned to hosts.
•
License and Version Information
- Enter key codes for licensed components.
•
Server Configuration Files
- Back up and restore the server configuration.
•
Server Diagnostic File
- Capture an X-ray for technical supprort.
iSNS Configuration
iSNS facilitates device discovery in storage networks. For the iSCSI Feature Pack, iSNS
facilitates the naming, registration, and discovery of iSCSI Logical Units (LU) by host
initiators.
By default, iSNS is disabled. If you have an external iSNS server, you can set the system to
use it. If you do not have an external iSNS server, you can use the local one that is provided
by the iSCSI Feature Pack. When enabled, it runs as an independent Windows service.
1. Select
Configuration
from the main iSCSI screen.
2. Select
iSNS Configuration
.
3. To use the local iSNS server, select
Use local iSNS
or to use an external iSNS server,
select
Use remote iSNS at
and enter the server’s IP address.
NOTE:
If you do not enable iSNS, you will need to register client initiators with your iSCSI
Feature Pack. This enables the server to see the available initiators. Since this
procedure can vary by vendor, you should refer to the documentation provided by the
vendor.
