
The iSCSI device name can have a maximum of 16 characters, and only alphanumeric characters and hyphens are allowed.
Device Name: Enter a name for the device. A LUN is a logical volume that is mapped to the iSCSI target. The LUN ID (Logical Unit Number) is set to 0 by default for each target you create. The setup process includes the steps to create the device and target. If you would rather use a different server, enter its IP address instead.Ī setup wizard is available in the BlackArmor Manager Web UI to assist in setting up iSCSI. If you enable the iSNS Service, the BlackArmor server is used by default as the iSNS server. Click Enable next to iSNS Service if you want to set up this optional service. The Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) is used for automated discovery of an iSCSI drive over your network. (Optional - These instructions do not use this option.) If the port is changed, confirm it is within the specified port range. In the menu bar, highlight Storage and then click iSCSI Manager.Ĭlick Enable next to iSCSI Target Service.Ĭommunication to and from the server is made through the default port 3260. The BlackArmor NAS Manager page is used to setup an iSCSI Target and DeviceĮnabling the iSCSI Service using the BlackArmor NAS Manager page: The (Free) globalSAN iSCSI Initiator for OS X may not connect when using CHAP Authentication. ISCSI cannot be used with an encrypted volume on the BlackArmor NAS. The iSCSI feature is only available for the BlackArmor NAS 400 Series. Remember to backup any critical data before updating the firmware.
#Globalsan iscsi update
Click here to download firmware version 4000.1211 if necessary.įollow the update procedure listed on that page to update the firmware.The System Status page opens by default and the Firmware Version will be listed.
4000.1211Ĭheck the NAS firmware version by logging into the NAS Manager page as Admin. Update the BlackArmor NAS to the latest firmware ver. Discusses the alternative means of accessing the BlackArmor NAS through iSCSI in MacOS.