Hi thereI 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_Versionand 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 advanceKev

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 againkev

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=fileioDoes 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... :(

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revvin76
Aspirant
Jul 30, 2012
Anybody else perhaps have any suggestions? I am sure its probably something simple I have missed - but i have no prior knowledge of any of this unfortunately :(

Anybody able to help me troubleshoot why the service doesn't seem to be starting on the ReadyNAS? Is it something I have done with the config file? Perhaps the IQN needs to be resolvable over the internet?

Should it work in a closed environment?

I can ping the ReadyNAS, and SSH onto it from the Windows Server. I suspect the issue is something stopping the service starting on the ReadyNAS - but with pretty much zero knowledge of Unix/Linux commandline I really have no idea where to start? :(

Thanks guys

kev
revvin76
Aspirant
Aug 02, 2012
Just wanted to say a big thank you publicly to mdgm who resolved this issue for me and I now have a fully functional iSCSI service on my ReadyNAS Duo :)

There was a rogue process running still, which when killed, allowed everything to start properly.
Khelben
Aspirant
Oct 05, 2012
Hi Guys!

Two Weeks ago i get my new ReadyNas Duo V2. I thought that i could use it for saving some of my files with an backup job. So i installed the HDD. but as i searched for an iscsi options i don't find anything. So i try to get help in our www. and thanks to google i found you. I download the files you talked about but when i try to install this addons on my nas i get an error message Architecture is bad.

My Firmware is the latest one: Raidinator 5.3.6

Has anyone an idea how to get this thing work as an iscsi target?

Please let me know!

Thx
mdgm-ntgr
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Oct 05, 2012
The iSCSI add-on is for the Duo (v1) not the Duo v2. That's why it won't install on your Duo v2.
Khelben
Aspirant
Oct 05, 2012
Okay thats the problem! Is there any way to get the iScsi target worked on an duo v2?
Marto731
Aspirant
Oct 29, 2012
I don't think the Home units support iSCSI. You need to look to Pro range.
Rgds Marto
OOM-9
NETGEAR Expert
Oct 29, 2012
Mario is correct, the Duo v2s will not have the iSCSI support.
There is an option between the Pro and Duo v2.... The Ultra will have the iSCSI support.

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