Create a Virtual Disk

This topic describes how to create an iSCSI virtual disk and configure the access server.

Before you begin

You must first configure the iSCSI target server.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the iSCSI target server.
  2. Go to Start > Administrative Tools > Server Manager.
  3. Go to File and Storage Services > iSCSI.
  4. From the TASKS drop-down menu, select New iSCSI Virtual Disk.
  5. Complete New iSCSI Virtual Disk Wizard with these options:
    Section What To Do
    iSCSI Virtual Disk Location The iSCSI target server and volume details are displayed.
    iSCSI Virtual Disk Name Enter a name for the virtual disk. For example, sharedDisk
    iSCSI Virtual Disk Size
    1. Enter the disk size. For example, 10GB. The disk size depends on your database utilization and number of users.
    2. Select Dynamically expanding.
    iSCSI Target Select New iSCSI target.

    If the target is new, then it should be assigned later as described in step 8.
    Target Name and Access Enter a name for the iSCSI target server. For example, hauaatarget
    Access Servers Add the iSCSI initiators (Node1 and Node2) and enable them to access the iSCSI virtual disk. Follow these steps to add the servers one at a time:
    1. Select Add. The Add initiator ID screen appears.
    2. Select Enter a value for the selected type.
    3. From the Type drop-down menu, choose any of the following options to enter a value:
      • If you select DNS Name, enter the DNS name of the computer where the iSCSI initiator is installed.
      • If you select IP Address, then enter the IP address of the computer where the iSCSI initiator is installed.
      • If you select Mac Address, then enter the MAC address of the computer where the iSCSI initiator is installed.
    4. Select OK to exit.
    5. To add Node2, repeat the above steps.
    Enable authentication Skip to the next section.
    Confirmation Select Create.
    When the iSCSI virtual disk is created successfully, select Close to exit the wizard.
  6. In Server Manager, go to File and Storage Services > iSCSI and verify the newly created virtual disk is listed under iSCSI virtual disks.
    The virtual disk status appears as Not Connected. This occurs when a new iSCSI target is selected during iSCSI virtual disk creation.
  7. Right-click the Not Connected iSCSI virtual disk and select Assign iSCSI Virtual Disk.
  8. Complete Assign iSCSI Virtual Disk Wizard with these options:
    Section What To Do
    iSCSI Target Select Existing iSCSI target and select the target server to connect.
    Confirmation Select Assign.
    When the iSCSI virtual disk is assigned successfully, select Close to exit the wizard.