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ReadyNAS iSCSI Initiator - setup
Hi there
I have a Windows SBS Server 2k11 and a ReadyNAS DUO. I need to set up Windows Backup to use the ReadyNAS, and the only way it seems possible, is to install and setup an iSCSI initiator addon.
I have installed "EnableRootSSH_1.0.bin" successfully and can Telnet onto the DUO.
I have installed "iSCSItarget_1.4.20.2-readynas-1.0.5.bin"
Updated Raidiator to "RAIDiator-4.1.8".
I have followed the guide found here: http://readynasfreeware.org/projects/nas-iscsi-target/wiki/New_Version
and have created an 800Gb file ready to be connected to.
The iSCSI daemon is running i think.... when i issue the start command on Telnet I just get:
When I start the initiator on Windows, and add the portal to the "Discovery Portal" section... it just fails to detect a target?
I cant seem to find any documentation on installation or troubleshooting this addin - and it was last updated nearly 3 years ago - so I came on here hoping somebody might have some experience with the addon?
Thanks in advance
Kev
I have a Windows SBS Server 2k11 and a ReadyNAS DUO. I need to set up Windows Backup to use the ReadyNAS, and the only way it seems possible, is to install and setup an iSCSI initiator addon.
I have installed "EnableRootSSH_1.0.bin" successfully and can Telnet onto the DUO.
I have installed "iSCSItarget_1.4.20.2-readynas-1.0.5.bin"
Updated Raidiator to "RAIDiator-4.1.8".
I have followed the guide found here: http://readynasfreeware.org/projects/nas-iscsi-target/wiki/New_Version
and have created an 800Gb file ready to be connected to.
The iSCSI daemon is running i think.... when i issue the start command on Telnet I just get:
Starting iSCSI Target: ietd.
When I start the initiator on Windows, and add the portal to the "Discovery Portal" section... it just fails to detect a target?
I cant seem to find any documentation on installation or troubleshooting this addin - and it was last updated nearly 3 years ago - so I came on here hoping somebody might have some experience with the addon?
Thanks in advance
Kev
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- Hi.
I have the add-on and have used it a bit and it works for me.
How did you edit the /etc/ietd.conf file? Did you use the "vi" command or some other method?
EnableRootSSH enables SSH access for the 'root' user not telnet. SSH is secure whereas telnet is not.
Welcome to the forum! - doh.... yup I am a complete noob when it comes to ssh and linux. I was brought up on MSDOS and Windows ;)
I am using Putty to ssh as root into the unit.
I havent edited the ietd.conf file - but listing the dirctory shows the default file does exist. The guide only seemed to give instructions for downloading a default configuration so didnt realise it needed amending.
How do I edit/view the conf file on the command line... and what should I be looking for?
And thank you for the response and the welcome to the forum :)
thanks again
kev - Have another look at the instructions they tell you what to add.
You can add it using "vi". The MAN page (google for this) for "vi" explains how to use it.
To open the file for editing you would do:
# vi /etc/ietd.conf - Ok thank you. I'll be able to figure out the VI command. Have found a couple of guides to help me with syntax.
Looking at the example conf file... it looks as though I only really need two line? the others are all remarked out..
The IQN needs to be globally unique, but the NAS box is sitting inside the firewall and not accessible via the internet - so does it matter whether the IQN is globally unique? Does the name get looked up?
I think I need to add the following lines:Target iqn.2012-07.uk.co.drewclark:readyduo.iscsi.target0
Lun 0 Path=/c/iscsi_0,Type=fileio
Does this look right?
I really appreciate your guidance,
many thanks,
Kev. - I have used vi to edit the file, it was surprisingly easy :)
My file now contains:Target iqn.2012-07.uk.co.drewclark:readyduo.iscsi.target0
Lun 0 Path=/c/iscsi_0,Type=fileio:
However, I think I am missing something because when I stop the target I get:Stopping iSCSI Target: ietdNo /usr/sbin/ietd found running; none killed.
Starting just gives me:Starting iSCSI Target: ietd.
Sorry for the stupid questions... I am learning all this on the fly... :( - Is the file you created /c/iscsi_0?
You still can't see the target in Windows? - Yes i checked and its definitely in that folder. I didnt check in Windows admittedly, as it looked as though the service wasn't actually starting. I will check now though.
revvin76 wrote:
My file now contains:Target iqn.2012-07.uk.co.drewclark:readyduo.iscsi.target0
Lun 0 Path=/c/iscsi_0,Type=fileio:
It should be
Lun 0 Path=/c/iscsi_0,Type=fileio
not
Lun 0 Path=/c/iscsi_0,Type=fileio:nas-B8-A4-80:/etc/iet# cd /
nas-B8-A4-80:/# cd c
nas-B8-A4-80:/c# ls
aquota.group aquota.user backup home iscsi_0 lost+found
nas-B8-A4-80:/c#
I just checked and iscsi_0 is definitely in the /c folder
I just checked the Scsi Initiator in Windows, and clicked "Refresh", but it still doesnt find it.
In the discovery tab I have 192.168.1.3 port:3260 listed as a Portal.
I am still connected to SSH from the server - so the portal is connectable.- yes i noticed that when I pasted it into this forum page - it must have been added by the clipboard. the file itself doesn't have a colon at the end.
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