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8 Configure the desired settings, then click OK.

9 Click OK.

10 Click Close.

11 Click Close.

12 Navigate to File Sharing - Folder Setup.

13 Click Create Folder.

14 Configure the settings.

15 Select the volume that you created and click OK.

Using the TeraStation as an iSCSI Device

Introduction

iSCSI is a protocol for carrying SCSI commands over IP networks. Unlike traditional SAN protocols such as fibre

channel, which requires special-purpose cabling, iSCSI can be run over long distances using existing network

infrastructure. Normal Windows formatting such as NTFS is supported.

Differences Between NAS and iSCSI

With iSCSI, the TeraStation is connected to a single computer, such as a server. Other computers on the network

access files on the TeraStation through the computer it's connected to. The TeraStation can be used as a local drive

from Windows Server. Features of Windows Server such as Active Directory can be used normally.

As a NAS, the TeraStation is a server, and computers (including other servers) on the network can access shared

folders on it directly. A separate server is not required, and features such as backup are built-in.

Network Configuration

Use gigabit or faster network equipment with iSCSI. For best results, a dedicated network for iSCSI is recommended,

separate from the regular network. Use fixed IP addresses for storage devices such as the TeraStation.