Introduction - Dell PowerVault NX3000 Deployment Manual

Introduction

This document provides information about configuring the
Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) Software Target on the
Dell™ PowerVault™ storage system as a block storage device.
iSCSI is a useful and relatively inexpensive way to provide storage for new
applications or to provide a network pool of storage for existing applications.
Dell and its storage partners provide a variety of storage solutions that can be
implemented easily. This document allows administrators and IT managers to
explore iSCSI technology and see actual deployment examples.
The following topics are discussed in the document:
• Quick install steps—Provides instructions about creating an iSCSI Target
and establishing connection with a Microsoft
• End-to-end iSCSI configuration:
– Detailed instructions on installing and configuring the Microsoft
iSCSI Initiator software and the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target
– Configuring the Initiator-Target connections
• Setting up secure iSCSI connections
• Microsoft iSNS server and other advanced configuration details
NOTE:
In this document the iSCSI Initiator is referred to as the Initiator and the
iSCSI Software Target is referred to as the Target.
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iSCSI Initiator
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