Backing up your reo softkey (post-configuration), Configuring the iscsi initiator with, Target (external device) and initiator assignments – Overland Storage REO 9000 User Manual

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Backing Up Your REO SoftKey (Post-Configuration)

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In the iSCSI Initiator Name box, enter a unique name (up to 223
alphabetical or numerical characters) of an authorized initiator for the
target.

4

(Optional) In the Initiator IP Address box, if you want to use an
additional level of authentication, use dotted decimal notation to enter
the IP address of the backup server.

If present, the IP address of the initiator is compared with the IP address
you enter here.

5

From the REO Device ID list, select the ID for the target to which you
are assigning this initiator.

6

Click Submit.

7

Repeat step 2 through step 6 for each target.

Configuring the iSCSI Initiator with

Target (External Device) and Initiator Assignments

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On each applicable server, use the management tool that came with your
iSCSI initiator to specify the target (External Device) information.

Backing Up Your REO SoftKey (Post-Configuration)

Make another backup copy of all the files on the REO SoftKey.

1

Transfer the REO SoftKey to a USB port on a Windows 2000, 2003, or XP
system that contains active virus-protection software.

2

If you are using Windows, double-click My Computer on your desktop
(or use Windows Explorer), and browse to the software-key disk drive.

The name of this disk varies based on your system configuration, but it
will be called something like Removable Disk (G:).

3

Make a backup copy of all the data on the REO SoftKey, and store the
copy in a secure location.

Enter the unique
name of the
initiator, select the
ID, and click Submit.

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