Overland Storage SnapServer Administrator's Manual page 69

SnapServer 7.0 Administrator's Guide
Microsoft iSNS Server can be used for the discovery of targets on an iSCSI network. The
iSNS software package installs a readme file that contains extensive release notes on bug
fixes and current iSNS limitations.
To configure the iSNS settings:
1. Install the iSNS service on a Windows server.
Follow the instructions provided in the iSNS readme file. Note the IP address of the
server or workstation on which the iSNS service is installed.
2. Configure iSNS on the SnapServer.
On the Network > iSNS page, check to select the Enable iSNS box, enter the IP address
of the iSNS workstation, and then click OK. The iSNS port default value of 3205 can
be changed on this page as well (if changing the port is supported).
3. Configure iSNS in the iSCSI initiator.
Run the initiator software and configure the iSNS service from the iSNS Servers tab.
For example, from a Windows client:
• When using the Microsoft initiator, run the Microsoft initiator software, select the
• When using the QLogic4010/4050 initiator, right-click the QLogic adapter and
NOTE: After you have completed this procedure, all the iSCSI targets on the SnapServer
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iSNS Servers tab, and click Add. Enter the name or address of the iSNS server,
and then click OK.
select Properties. Select the Discovery Configuration tab, and check Perform
Discovery. Check Use iSNS Server, enter the server name or IP Address, and click
OK.
automatically appear in the Microsoft Initiators target list.
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