Microsoft iSCSI Initiator

Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft iSCSI Initiator enables you to connect a Windows host to an external iSCSI storage array using Ethernet network interface cards (NICs). You can use Microsoft iSCSI Initiator in your existing network infrastructure to enable block-based Storage Area Networks (SANs) which provide iSCSI target functionality without having to invest in additional hardware.

This help file explains the tabs on the Properties dialog box and other common tabs in the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator interface.

This help file includes the following topics:

• Targets Properties

• Discovery Properties

• Favorite Targets properties

• Volumes and Devices Properties

• RADIUS Properties

• Configuration Properties

• IPsec Advanced Settings

• Properties Details

• Devices - Targets