/backstores/block> cd /iscsi /iscsi> create iqn.2024-08.com.example:cake-storage-target
Navigate to iSCSI and create a new target with a unique IQN.
The diskless workstation or client computer. It connects to the server via a software initiator (like the native Windows iSCSI Initiator) or via network card boot ROMs (such as iPXE or gPXE) to treat the network target as a local SATA/NVMe drive. 2. Server-Side Prerequisites and System Requirements iscsi cake 18 install
Choose to add a physical disk, a partition, or a virtual disk file (VHD). Enable Super Client
Run a discovery against the target server’s IP address. /backstores/block> cd /iscsi /iscsi> create iqn
: Uses a "Hold and Update" mechanism so that standard client reboots clear any temporary data, keeping the server image clean. High Compatibility
For high availability, install multipath tools: : Uses a "Hold and Update" mechanism so
The process, while initially intimidating, becomes straightforward once you understand the building blocks: backstore → target → LUN → ACL → portal. CakeOS 18, with its minimal overhead, is an excellent choice for iSCSI storage nodes — whether you’re building a home lab, a hyperconverged infrastructure, or a low-cost SAN.
Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019 or Windows XP/7/10 (64-bit architecture is highly recommended).