Establishing communication – Overland Storage REO 9000 User Manual
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Configuring the Systems Involved in the Backup Process
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Configuring the Systems
Involved in the Backup Process
The main steps involved in configuring the backup servers include:
Step 1
Mapping the REO Appliance to a drive letter to simplify access to the
console and other installation and management tools.
Step 2
Installing software client drivers or storage adapters for iSCSI or FC
access.
Mapping a Network Drive to the REO Appliance
(Windows Only)
To access the components used for installation and configuration of the
REO Appliance, you must map a network drive from the system to a
folder located on the REO Appliance.
1
Make sure that the REO Appliance is still powered on and that the REO
SoftKey is still inserted in a USB port.
2
Perform the steps previously outlined under
the REO Appliance (Windows Only)
3
Repeat these steps for each system that will access storage on the REO
Appliance.
Establishing Communication
If you are using iSCSI connectivity, iSCSI initiators are required to
communicate with the iSCSI targets (REO Devices) on the REO
Appliance. Each backup server that uses the REO Appliance must be
equipped with a software initiator, such as the Microsoft iSCSI Software
Initiator, or an IP storage HBA, such as the Intel PRO/1000 T IP Storage
Adapter.
Note:
You do not need TOE-equipped (Transmission Control Protocol
[TCP] Offload Engine) or special iSCSI-capable GbE HBAs to work
with software initiators. Any standard Network Interface Card (NIC)
can serve as an iSCSI network interface device; however, Overland
Storage strongly recommends that you use GbE for enhanced
performance.
If you are using FC connectivity, make sure that the applicable FC
initiator is installed.