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A physical CD/DVD device target exports a real optical drive from the server to iSCSI clients. After the target is connected, the remote system can use the drive almost as if it were attached locally.

Creating a CD/DVD-ROM/RW Device

Follow the steps below to create a CD/DVD-ROM/RW device:

Step 1. Click New on the toolbar to open the Create iSCSI Target wizard.

Choose Optical Device in the iSCSI Device Type group.

Press the Next button to continue.

Step 2. Select Physical Drive in the Select CD Type group:

Press the Next button to continue. 

Step 3. Select the physical CD/DVD drive from the list:

Persistent exclusive access on this device allows the exported drive to be used exclusively by the iSCSI initiator.

Press the Next button to continue. 

Step 4. Finish creating the iSCSI target.

Enter the target name.

Select an authorization mode. If you need more information, see Authorization Mechanism.

Global Authorization: The target inherits CHAP and IP filter settings from the global configuration. If this option is cleared, the target uses its own authorization settings.

Concurrent Access: Allows multiple initiators to access the target concurrently when the workload supports shared access.

Report Readonly: Reports the target as read-only when the initiator does not have write permission.

Click Finish to complete target creation.