Introduction – Dell PowerVault NX1950 User Manual

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Introduction

Introduction

This document provides information about configuring the

Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) Software Target on the

Dell™ PowerVault™ NX1950 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.
iSCSI storage solutions and technology have a place in many IT environments.

The performance of iSCSI storage solutions is adequate for many applications

and iSCSI technology provides the benefits of storage area network technology

for a lower cost than Fibre Channel storage solutions.
The following topics are discussed in the document:

• Quick install steps—Provides instructions about creating an iSCSI Target

and establishing connection with a Microsoft

iSCSI Initiator

• End-to-End iSCSI configuration:

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Detailed instructions on installing and configuring the Microsoft

iSCSI Initiator Software and the Microsoft iSCSI software Target

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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.