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2.1 What is iSCSI?

iSCSI (internet SCSI) is a protocol that encapsulates SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) commands and data in TCP/IP packets for linking storage devices with servers over common IP infrastructures. By using iSCSI, you can supply high performance SANs (Storage Area Networks) using standard IP networks like LAN, MAN, WAN or the Internet.

iSCSI solutions are based on a separate operating system and often also on a special hardware. Typically, this operating system allows operating iSCSI technology.

iSCSI solutions allow users to add additional disk devices to existing networks quickly, easily, and cost-efficiently.

iSCSI is a client-server architecture. Clients of an iSCSI interface are called "initiators". Initiators issue iSCSI "commands" to request services from components, logical units, of a server known as a "target". The "device server" on the logical unit accepts iSCSI commands and processes them.

2.2 Description of the functions

Open-E iSCSI is one of the easiest ways of implementing an iSCSI technology in your network. Through its simple architecture; it is a flash memory with an IDE interface and Open-E iSCSi as its operating system, Open-E iSCSI can be used with all x86 PCs containing an IDE controller. Older computers may also be used.

To begin working with Open-E iSCSI, all you need to do is to assign an IP address to the iSCSI Target, either automatically through an existing DHCP server or by assigning it manually. All other settings are handled via a web front-end, which can be easily accessed through the IP address of Open-E iSCSI using the encrypted https protocol.

Open-E iSCSI allows users of client stations to delegate disk devices and aggregation and form iSCSI Targets and their local mounting from any site in the network.

2.3 Why Open-E iSCSI?

Often, storage in network environments is expanded the following way: File servers have to be shut down in order to install additional drives. In the next step, they need to be reconfigured. It is tedious work data often has to be copied manually onto larger drives, consuming a lot of time and money.

With Open-E iSCSI, you can:

•Consolidated storage and backups for multiple servers.

•Improve data availability and efficiency.

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Contents Manual Ver .61 May 02 Description of functions Hardware installationConfiguration Before you get startedTroubleshooting Guide Appendix a Appendix B Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer Before you get started Content of this packageSystem requirements Required tools Safety precautionsSupported clients Supported network protocolsDescription of the functions FeaturesWhat is iSCSI? Why Open-E iSCSI?RAID types Installing Open-E iSCSI Hardware installationGetting ready Page Basic configuration of the iSCSI computer ConfigurationFirst-time operation of Open-E iSCSI Logging into Open-E iSCSI Enterprise Page Create RAID Units Adding Disk Units Creating iSCSI targets volumePage Configuring end user workstation How to connect iSCSI in Windows 2000/XP/2003 Description of functions Server Functions of Open-E iSCSI via browser accessF1, F2 and F5 Shutting down and restartingNetwork Function Language SettingsSet bonding Function IP addressFunction Ipsec Function BondingMii AdministratorPrimary Function Administrator Access Function Administrator PasswordFunction E-mail notification Function SSL Certificate Authority How to retrieve information from SNMP?Function USE Snmp You can get information by Function Remote accessHardware Function UPS configuration Function Clock settings Target Manager Function Unit Manager Function Power button settingsFunction Set time Function Motherboard infoFunction Disks Localizer Function iSCSI Volume ManagerFunction Units Assigned Function Number of snapshots Function Snapshot definition Function Create new target Function Chap User Target AccessFunction Target IP Access Function Target Volume ManagerFunction Target Rename Function Chap User Target Snapshot AccessFunction Target Remove Function Snapshot rename Function Target Snapshot AccessFunction Create new Chap user Function Delete Chap user Function Edit Chap userUsing snapshot with Open-E iSCSI Function Schedule for shutdown Shutdown Function System ShutdownFunction System Restart Snapshot Function Connection resetMiscellaneous Software Update During update from CD please follow this steps Function Update downloaderFailed 2.5 S.M.A.R.T Function S.M.A.R.T. e-mail notificationHardware Page Function S.M.A.R.T. unit’s health status 3.3 S.M.A.R.TFunction S.M.A.R.T. info Function S.M.A.R.T. test Function 3ware administrations4.1 H/W Raid Function Create new S/W RAID unit Function Qlogic administrationFibre Channel 4.3 S/W RaidAvailable Raids RAID 6 layout parity-algorithm RAID 5 layout parity-algorithmFunction S/W RAID E-mail notification RAID Function „ManagerFunction „Software RAID unit remove Function „InfoPage Error passwords do not match Troubleshooting GuideOpen-E iSCSI does not boot, keyboard LEDs are flashing Error values are not validIntellectual Property Rights Appendix aOpen-E Software License agreement Ownership and CopyrightWaiver Authorized ServiceDisclaimer of Warranties Limitation of LiabilityGNU General Public License Appendix BPage Page Page Page Page No Warranty How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries