KERNSAFE - iSCSI SAN Software and Storage Virtualization

The virtual tape image feature creates an iSCSI tape device backed by a Virtual Tape Library (VTL) image file. It is useful when you want to keep backup media as files, validate backup software without physical tape hardware, or publish a removable tape target to initiators on the network.

Creating A Virtual Tape Image Device

Follow the steps below to create a virtual tape image device:

Step 1. Select Service-> Create Target from the Storage pop-up menu on the main interface of KernSafe iSCSI SAN Management Console.

Choose Tape in the iSCSI Device Type group.

Press the Next button to continue.

Choose Virtual Tape Image in the iSCSI Medium Type group.

Press the Next button to continue.

Step 2. Specify the virtual tape image file.

You can create a new tape image file or use an existing one.

Browse to the image file path and specify the Device Capacity in MBs.

Press the Next button to continue.

Step 3. Set the Authorization Mode.

Select an authorization mode. If you do not know how to do it, see Authorization Mechanism.

Press the Next button to continue.

Step 4. Enter the Target Name.

Optionally choose whether the target should be reported as a readonly device when an initiator cannot get write access.

If you need tape sharing or clustering scenarios, select Enable multiple initiators with full access connected.

Press the Finish button to complete iSCSI target creation.