vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-55-storage-guide

Chapter 11 Configuring iSCSI Adapters and StorageSet Up Dynamic Discovery in the vSphere Web ClientWith Dynamic Discovery, each time the initiator contacts a specified iSCSI storage system, it sends theSendTargets request to the system. The iSCSI system responds by supplying a list of available targets to theinitiator.When you set up Dynamic Discovery, you can only add a new iSCSI system. You cannot change the IPaddress, DNS name, or port number of an existing iSCSI system. To make changes, remove the existingsystem and add a new one.PrerequisitesRequired privilege: Host.Configuration.Storage Partition ConfigurationProcedure1 Browse to the host in the vSphere Web Client navigator.2 Click the Manage tab, and click Storage.3 Click Storage Adapters and select the iSCSI adapter to configure from the list.4 Under Adapter Details, click the Targets tab and click Dynamic Discovery.5 Click Add.6 Type the IP address or DNS name of the storage system and click OK.7 Rescan the iSCSI adapter.After establishing the SendTargets session with the iSCSI system, you host populates the Static Discoverylist with all newly discovered targets.Set Up Static Discovery in the vSphere Web ClientWith iSCSI initiators, in addition to the dynamic discovery method, you can use static discovery andmanually enter information for the targets.When you set up Static Discovery, you can only add new iSCSI targets. You cannot change the IP address,DNS name, iSCSI target name, or port number of an existing target. To make changes, remove the existingtarget and add a new one.PrerequisitesRequired privilege: Host.Configuration.Storage Partition ConfigurationProcedure1 Browse to the host in the vSphere Web Client navigator.2 Click the Manage tab, and click Storage.3 Click Storage Adapters and select the iSCSI adapter to configure from the list.4 Under Adapter Details, click the Targets and click Static Discovery.5 Click Add.6 Enter the target’s information and click OK.7 Rescan the iSCSI adapter.VMware, Inc. 91