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Note: The MaxNAS R8 supports up to 5 iSCSI volumes.

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4.2.4 Delete RAIDSet

To edelete a RAIDset, select the desired RAIDSet and click on the RAID information screen (see above, section 4.2.) The RAID Configuration page will appear. Click Remove RAID and confirm the operation in the following confirmation dialog.

4.3 iSCSI Space Allocation

The MaxNAS R8 has the ability to create special volumes for use via iSCSI. iSCSI volumes are logical block devices that appear to an attached host as if they were locally attached SCSI devices- For more information regarding iSCSI please visit the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) at http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3720. You may create, modify and delete existing iSCSI target volumes by navigating to “Storage” -> “Space Allocation”

4.3.1 Creating an iSCSI volume

The following steps describe the procedure to create and allocate space to an iSCSI volume:

1.Select the RAID set you wish to use from the drop-down field at the top (circled above.)

2.Click in the iSCSI Target tab under Volume Allocation List.

3.Assign a capacity to the volume.

4.Select “Enable” under iSCSI Target Volume

(You can also enable a volume in the future should you wish to create the volume for future use)

5.Assign a target name. This name will used as a part of the iSCSI Qualified name (IQN)- The MaxNAS R8 will

create the IQN based target name, month and year, and LUN ID specified.iSCSI Qualified Names follow a iqn.yyyy-mm.{reversed domain name} nomenclature (e.g. iqn.2001-04.com. acme:storage.tape.sys1.xyz). iSCSI Target Names must be unique and can contain only lower case and numeric characters.

6.Set the current year and month.

7.Set a unique LUN ID. Each iSCSI volume on the MaxNAS R8 must have a unique LUN ID number. The menu will automatically increment the LUN ID for each new volume created.

8.If you wish to enable CHAP authentication you can do so under “Authentication” and assign a user name and password here. CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) is a standard security mechanism used by iSCSI to ensure authenticated access

between host and target.

9. Click OK to save any settings changes here.

4.3.2 Modify an existing iSCSI Volume.

To modify an existing iSCSI volume, select the volume you wish to modify and click

in the top-bar. The Modify menu is very similar to the create menu, except that some menu items are unavailable. You can also go to this menu after a target volume has been created

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Contents MaxNAS R8 Table of Contents ITunes Server Management Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC Compliance StatementFederal Communications Commission Warranty Limitations of Warranty and LiabilityTechnical Support Policy Returning MaterialsMicroNet Technology WelcomeWelcome From MicroNet Technology Features and Benefits Getting StartedGetting Started System Requirements and CompatibilitySafety Warnings What’s IncludedInstalling your MaxNAS R8 in a rack Unpacking the MaxNAS R8MaxNAS R8 interface components Front ViewVisual and Audible Indicators Hot plug Drive ReplacementConnecting the MaxNAS R8 Connecting the MaxNAS R8Accessing System Administration for the first time Connect Your MaxNAS R8Wizard Installation and Usage Logging USB Copy Management ModeLCD Operation Adding External Disks Administering the MaxNAS R8 Administering the MaxNAS R8Administering the MaxNAS R8 Main Menu Navigation Tree System and Services Status System InformationSystem Information System LogsFirmware Upgrade Scheduled Power On/OffSystem Management TimeUPS Settings Snmp ConfigurationWake on LAN UtilitiesNetwork Configuration LAN1 WAN ConfigurationSize packets, please Verify LAN2 Configuration Network Services ConfigurationAdministering the MaxNAS R8 FTP Storage Configuration Disks InfoInstalled in the corresponding RAID MenuAdministering the MaxNAS R8 Administering the MaxNAS R8 ISCSI Space Allocation Click Shared Folder Management Administering the MaxNAS R8 ISCSI Stacking Configuration Mount and Share ISO disk image User and Group Configuration ADS Authentication ConfigurationGroup Administration Local User ConfigurationUSERNAME, PASSWORD, Groupcr Batch User and Group CreationApplication Service Controls Module ManagementPrint Server Management ITunes Server ManagementBackup and Synchronization Services Creating a backup Task Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another DeviceRestoring from backup Editing an existing backup TaskConnecting Users Connecting UsersSMB/CIFS User Access Configuration Mapping a Network Drive WindowsMapping a Network Drive OS-X Using Webdisk Webdisk control interface Uploading Pictures to Albums Using the Photo BrowserCreating Albums Controlling Album Properties Deleting and Modifying Pictures in an AlbumSlide Shows On the iSCSI Initiator Properties Using iSCSIISCSI on Microsoft Windows 2000 and newer Enable Chap OS-X 10.4.10 Host Setup Your MaxNAS R8 iSCSI volume is ready to use Windows Vista/7 Connecting to MaxNAS R8 Attached PrintersWindows XP SP2 Http//MaxNAS R8IPAddress631/printers/usb-printer MacOS Understanding RAID Understanding RAIDRAID 1 Disk Mirroring Hot Spare Drives General Use Precautions TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Resetting the MaxNAS R8 Frequently Asked QuestionsAlways Back UP Your Data Appendix a Getting Help How To Contact MicroNet Technology, IncGetting Help RAID Level Comparison Table Appendix B RAID Level Comparison TableActive Directory Appendix C Active DirectorySupport UPS List Appendix D Supported UPS ListAqua Sola Glossary Appendix E GlossaryGlossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary System Architecture Product SpecificationsAppendix F Product Specifications System Features MaxNAS R8 DimensionsWeight Power RequirementsLicence and Copyright Appendix G Licence and CopyrightSource Code Availability Copyrights Cgic License TermsGNU General Public License PreambleLicence and Copyright Licence and Copyright Licence and Copyright MicroNet Techology Manhattan Place Torrance, CA