iSCSI Helper

Explanation of iSCSI

iSCSI (internet Small Computer System Interface) provides block-level storage over IP networks. iSCSI is popular for making use of storage pools within server virtualization.

How the iSCSI Helper Tool Works

• The iSCSI Helper Tool leads you through a series of steps to help you configure your iSCSI target (server) or initiator (client).
• When you complete all the steps, this tool generates a script based on the information you have entered.
• Run this script to prepare the system for its defined role as an iSCSI target (server) or initiator (client).

Note:
The iSCSI Helper Tool allows for the differences in configuration for all modern Red Hat^® Enterprise Linux versions.

Features of the iSCSI Helper Tool

• You can specify either single or multiple targets for the iSCSI target to create with single or multiple luns.
• You can specify single or multiple targets for the iSCSI initiator.
• This tool also supports ACL control and CHAP authentication.