Network Configuration - Buffalo TeraStation TS4800D User Manual

Differences Between NAS and iSCSI
With iSCSI, the TeraStation is connected to a single computer such as a server. Other computers on the network access
files on the TeraStation through the computer it's connected to. The TeraStation can be used as a local drive from
Windows Server. Features of Windows Server such as Active Directory can be used normally.
As a NAS, the TeraStation is a server, and computers (including other servers) on the network can access shared folders
on it directly. A separate server is not required, and features such as backup are built-in.

Network Configuration

Use gigabit or faster network equipment with iSCSI. For best results, a dedicated network for iSCSI is recommended,
separate from the regular network. Use fixed IP addresses for storage devices such as the TeraStation.
Install the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server
Before using iSCSI equipment with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, or Windows 2000 Server,
download and install the "Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator".
1
Go to http://www.microsoft.com.
2
Search for "Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator".
3
Download the latest version of the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator.
4
When the download is complete, double-click on the installer. Check the "Initiator Service" and "Software Initiator"
checkboxes.
Step through the wizard to install.
Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008
If you are using Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008, the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator is
already installed on your computer. You don't need to download and install it.
iSCSI Setup
To use the TeraStation as an iSCSI hard drive, configure it as described below.
1
Connect the TeraStation's Ethernet and power cables and configure the TeraStation's IP address and its clock.
2
In Settings, click Drives.
3
Choose LVM.
4
Select the drive where the volume will be created and click Enable LVM on Volume.
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