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Discovering targets by using YaST2 on SUSE 10, 11, and 12 series on iSCSI

If you are running SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, 11, or 12 series you can use YaST2 to discover and configure iSCSI connections. By using YaST2, you can enable the iSCSI initiator at boot time, add new targets to the system, and discover iSCSI targets in the network. You can also view the iSCSI targets that are currently connected.

About this task

For more information about using YaST2, see the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 series documentation available at the Novell web site.

Steps

  1. Enter the following command: yast2
  2. Click Network Services > iSCSI Initiator > Discovered Targets > Discovery in the YaST2 window.
  3. If necessary, change the port number to 3260.
  4. Enter the IP address of the iSCSI target.
  5. If you have an authentication mechanism in place, enter the credentials.
  6. Click Next to start the discovery.
  7. After discovering the targets, use Login to activate the target.
  8. Enter the authentication credentials required for using the selected iSCSI target.
  9. Click Next to finish the configuration.
    The target now appears in Connected Targets.
  10. Click Connected Targets.
  11. Change the startup option to Manual or Automatic, depending on your requirement, by using the Toggle Start-Up button for all the discovered targets.