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iSCSI Configuration in Windows Server (Pre-Requisite For Failover Clustering)

This document outlines the steps to configure an iSCSI Target server on Windows Server as a prerequisite for setting up a Failover Cluster. It details the requirements, installation of the iSCSI Target Role, creation of an iSCSI virtual disk, and configuration of iSCSI initiators on two cluster nodes. Verification steps ensure the iSCSI disk is accessible on both servers while remaining online on only one to prevent data corruption.

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iSCSI Configuration in Windows Server (Pre-Requisite For Failover Clustering)

This document outlines the steps to configure an iSCSI Target server on Windows Server as a prerequisite for setting up a Failover Cluster. It details the requirements, installation of the iSCSI Target Role, creation of an iSCSI virtual disk, and configuration of iSCSI initiators on two cluster nodes. Verification steps ensure the iSCSI disk is accessible on both servers while remaining online on only one to prevent data corruption.

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TP: iSCSI Configuration in Windows Server (Pre-requisite for Failover Clustering)

Objective:

• Configure an iSCSI Target server.


• Connect iSCSI initiators from two Windows servers.
• Prepare shared iSCSI disks for the creation of a failover cluster.

Requirements
• 3 Windows Server machines (e.g., WS1, WS2 for cluster nodes, WS3 as the iSCSI Target server).
• All machines in the same Active Directory domain (optional but recommended).
• Static IP addresses on all machines.
• GUI installed (for easier configuration).

Steps
1. Install iSCSI Target Role on WS3

On WS3:

1. Open Server Manager > Add roles and features.


2. Add the role File and Storage Services > iSCSI Target Server.
3. Confirm and restart if necessary.

2. Create an iSCSI Virtual Disk

1. Go to File and Storage Services > iSCSI in Server Manager.


2. Click on To create an iSCSI virtual disk, start the New iSCSI Virtual Disk Wizard.
3. Choose a path (e.g., D:\iSCSIVirtualDisks\Disk1.vhdx).
4. Set the disk size (e.g., 5 GB or more as needed).
5. Create a new iSCSI Target named ClusterTarget.
6. Add the initiators (IP addresses or DNS names of WS1 and WS2).
7. Skip CHAP authentication (or configure it if you need added security).

3. Configure iSCSI Initiator on WS1 and WS2

On both WS1 and WS2:

1. Open iSCSI Initiator from the Start menu.


2. Click Yes to start the initiator service if prompted.
3. In the Target tab, enter WS3’s IP address and click Quick Connect.
4. Select the target ClusterTarget and click Connect.
5. Ensure Persistent Connection is enabled.

4. Initialize and Format the iSCSI Disk

On one server only (e.g., WS1):

1. Open Disk Management.


2. The new iSCSI disk should appear as Offline or Not Initialized.
3. Initialize the disk (MBR or GPT), create a new volume (NTFS).
4. Assign a clear name (e.g., ClusterSharedDisk).
5. Once formatted, set the disk to Offline (right-click > Offline).

Then on WS2, verify that the disk appears and leave it offline as well.

Verification

• The iSCSI disk is visible on both servers (but must only be online on one at a time to avoid corruption).
• This setup is required before creating a Failover Cluster, which will handle shared disk access
automatically.

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