Dell PowerVault NX1950 Deployment Manual

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Introduction 71IntroductionThis document provides information about configuring theInternet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) Software Target on theDell™ PowerVault™ NX1950 storage system as a block storage device.iSCSI is a useful and relatively inexpensive way to provide storage for newapplications or to provide a network pool of storage for existing applications.Dell and its storage partners provide a variety of storage solutions that can beimplemented easily. This document allows administrators and IT managers toexplore 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 applicationsand iSCSI technology provides the benefits of storage area network technologyfor 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 Targetand establishing connection with a Microsoft ® iSCSI Initiator• End-to-End iSCSI configuration:– Detailed instructions on installing and configuring the MicrosoftiSCSI 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 detailsNOTE: In this document the iSCSI Initiator is referred to as the Initiator and theiSCSI Software Target is referred to as the Target.