→ Applies to: SynetoOS 6.0.3 and above
iSCSI (Internet Small Computer Systems Interface) is a networking protocol that enables block-level storage to be transmitted over standard IP networks.
Unlike traditional network devices that rely on IP or MAC addresses, iSCSI uses a dedicated naming convention called an IQN (iSCSI Qualified Name) to uniquely identify storage initiators and targets on the network.
There are two roles in an iSCSI connection:
- Initiator – the client or host that requests access to storage. It has its own unique IQN.
- Target – the remote storage array (SAN) or the NAS that exposes one or more storage volumes. It also has its own unique IQN.
Step 1. Login to SynetoOS GUI
Step 2. From the Storage menu, click on iSCSI
Step 3. Click on Initialize
The initiator is identified by its own unique IQN, which allows the storage array to authenticate and recognize the connecting device
Step 4. Click on Add iSCSI target
Step 5. Fill in the target details and click Add
Portal IP: IP address of the remote iSCSI storage server
Port: Network port used by iSCSI (default: 3260)
IQN: Unique iSCSI Qualified Name of the target storage array
CHAP authentication: Enable this if you need secure authentication before establishing the iSCSI connection.
Step 6. Create iSCSI Pool ("How to Create a New iSCSI Pool in SynetoOS 6")