Adding statically-discovered iSCSI targets from a flat file into ODM

You can use SMIT to import a flat file's information into ODM.

  1. Enter smit iscsi at the AIX® command prompt.
    The iSCSI screen displays.
  2. Select iSCSI Target Device Parameters in ODM from the iSCSI screen.
    The iSCSI Target Device Parameters in ODM screen displays.
  3. Select Add an iSCSI Target Device in ODM from the iSCSI screen.
    The Add an iSCSI Target Device in ODM screen displays.
  4. Select Add iSCSI Target Device Data in ODM from a File from the iSCSI screen.
    The Add iSCSI Target Device Data in ODM from a File screen displays.
  5. Select the iSCSI adapter that you want to configure from the list.
    The Add iSCSI Target Device Data in ODM from a File screen for the iSCSI adapter that you selected displays.
  6. Enter the appropriate information in the fields.
    Below is an example.
                                                               [Entry Fields]
     
      iSCSI Protocol Device                                iscsi3
    
      iSCSI Group                                         [static]      + 
    
      Filename of iSCSI Targets                           [/etc/iscsi/targetshw]      +
    Note: If you have a question about the purpose of a particular field, place the cursor in the field and press F1 for help.