Initialize iSCSI Volume

This topic describes how to initialize a virtual disk on the iSCSI initiator nodes, which are the server nodes in a cluster.

Before you begin

Create iSCSI Virtual Disk

About this task

In the following steps to initialize a virtual disk, you will prepare the newly created disk for use, making it recognizable and accessible by the operating system.
Remember: Perform these steps only once on any of the iSCSI initiator nodes. The changes apply to the other nodes in the cluster. For example, if you initialize a virtual disk on Node1, then there is no need to repeat the process on Node2.

Procedure

  1. Log in to any of the server nodes in a cluster (Node1 or Node2).
  2. Go to Control Panel > Administrator Tools > Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management.
  3. Look for the unknown disk, right-click and select Online.
    If the unknown disk is offline, you must bring it online.
  4. Right-click the unknown disk again and select Initialize disk.
    The Initialize Disk screen appears.
  5. Select OK.
  6. Right-click the unallocated space on the disk, and select New Simple Volume.
    The New Simple Volume Wizard screen appears.
  7. Complete the steps in the wizard to create a new volume.
    You need to:
    • Specify the size of the volume you want to create in megabytes (MB).
    • Assign a drive letter to identify the partition.
    • Format the volume with default settings.

Results

The newly created volume should appear under This PC on whichever node you are logged in.