KERNSAFE - iSCSI SAN Software and Storage Virtualization

Physical disk device is mapping the physical disk to an iSCSI disk. In this case, user can perform low level disk operation to the iSCSI disk, for example, changing the partition of the disk and format a partition with new file system. All the disk operations to iSCSI disk will be bridged to the real physical disk.

Creating A Physical Disk Device

Follow the steps below to create a disk device:

Step 1. Select Service-> Create Target from the Storage pop-up menu on the main interface of KernSafe iSCSI SAN Management Console.

Choose Hard Disk in the iSCSI Device Type group.

Press the Next button to continue.

Choose Physical Disk in the iSCSI Device Type group.

Press the Next button to continue.

Step 2. Select a physical disk form the list.

Option: Persistent exclusive access on this device, when this device is selected as target, it will denied access from server itself, it is a recommend option when you share the storage for read-write purpose.

Step 3. Set the Authorization Mode.

Select an authorization mode, if you don't know how to do it, you can see the topic Authorization Mechanism.

Press the Next button to continue.

Step 4. Enter the Target Name.

Press the Finish button to complete iSCSI target device creation.