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A snapshot linked target creates a new target from an existing snapshot. This is useful when you need fast access to a snapshot without cloning the entire source target.

Creating Snapshot Linked Target Device

Follow the steps below to create a snapshot linked target device:

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

Choose Advanced Device in the device type group.

Press the Next button to continue.

Step 2. Select Snapshot Linked Target Device in the iSCSI advanced device window.

Press the Next button to continue.

Step 3.  Configure the snapshot linked target.

Choose the base target from the drop-down list.

Then choose the snapshot that the new linked target should reference.

Click Next 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.