Installing iSCSI initiator utilities

You must install Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) utilities if iSCSI mounted storage devices are directly connected to the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus appliance or to a vSnap server. After the iSCSI initiator utilities are installed, iSCSI mounted storage devices can be connected to the appliance or to the server on which the package is installed.

About this task

iSCSI initiator utilities can be installed on the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus appliance or a vSnap server. The iSCSI initiator utilities are delivered along with IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, but are not installed automatically. To install the utilities, follow the procedure.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the appliance or server that is to be directly connected to the iSCSI mounted storage.
    • For the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus appliance, use the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol and authenticate with the appropriate administrative credentials.
    • For a vSnap server, use SSH or access the server directly and authenticate with the appropriate administrative credentials.
  2. Install the iSCSI initiator utilities by running the following command: 
    sudo /usr/bin/yum --disablerepo=* --enablerepo=base,updates install iscsi-initiator-utils