If you converted all host ports from FC to iSCSI, you must
configure iSCSI networking.
- Configure the
switches.
You should configure the switches used to transport iSCSI traffic
according to the vendor’s recommendations for iSCSI. These recommendations
might include both configuration directives as well as code updates.
- From ThinkSystem System
Manager,
select .
- Select the port
settings.
You can set up your iSCSI network in many ways. Consult your
network administrator for tips on selecting the best configuration
for your environment.
- Update the host
definitions in ThinkSystem System
Manager.
Note: If you
need instructions for add hosts or host clusters, refer to the online
help for ThinkSystem System
Manager.
- Select .
- Select
the host to which the port will be associated, and click View/Edit Settings.
The Host Settings dialog box appears.
- Click
the Host Ports tab.
- Click Add, and use the Add Host Port dialog box to associate a new host port identifier to the host.
The length of the host port identifier name is determined by
the host interface technology. FC host port identifier names must
have 16 characters. iSCSI host port identifier names have a maximum
of 223 characters. The port must be unique. A port number that has
already been configured is not allowed.
- Click Delete, and use the Delete Host Port dialog box to remove (unassociate) a host port identifier.
The Delete option does not physically
remove the host port. This option removes the association between
the host port and the host. Unless you remove the host bus adapter
or the iSCSI initiator, the host port is still recognized by the controller.
- Click Save to apply your changes to the host port identifier
settings.
- Repeat
these steps to add and remove any additional host port identifiers.
- Reboot the host
or perform a rescan so that the host properly discovers the LUNs.
- Remount volumes
or start using block volume.
