Cloud Storage Gateway:User guide for iSCSI gateways

Gateway management and performance optimization

• Manage iSCSI gateways

  In the CSG console, you can efficiently manage iSCSI gateways deployed on Alibaba Cloud. For example, you can create, rename, and delete a gateway, and query the gateway status and performance. For more information, see Manage an iSCSI gateway.

• Manage tags

  You can add tags to gateways to categorize gateways for efficient gateway management and resource search. For more information, see Manage tags.

• Upgrade gateway specifications

  If existing gateway specifications no longer meet your changing business needs, you can upgrade the gateway specifications to achieve better gateway performance. For more information, see Upgrade gateway specifications.

Data management and access

• Manage cache disks

  Each iSCSI volume is associated with a cache disk for accelerating data uploads and downloads. Appropriate cache disk configurations can significantly improve data access speed and system performance. For more information, see Manage cache disks.

• Manage iSCSI volumes

  You can manage iSCSI volumes based on your needs. For example, you can create, change, and delete iSCSI volumes, and configure Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) authentication. For more information, see Manage iSCSI volumes.

• Use iSCSI volumes

  • Use volumes on a Windows ECS instance

    To use volumes as local disks on Windows, you need to install the Microsoft iSCSI initiator and connect to the iSCSI target on the gateway. For more information, see Use volumes on a Windows ECS instance.

  • Use volumes on a Linux ECS instance

    To use volumes on Linux, you need to discover and connect to the iSCSI target by using the command-line tool iscsiadm, format the volumes, and mount the volumes. For more information, see Use volumes on a Linux ECS instance.

Network and log management

• Configure networks

  Proper network settings are essential for gateways to effectively communicate with external networks. For more information, see Configure network settings.

• Manage logs

  You can upload logs in the CSG console for troubleshooting and analysis purposes. Effective log management is essential for troubleshooting and optimizing performance. For more information, see Manage logs.

Monitoring

You can monitor the gateway status, performance metrics (such as CPU usage, memory usage, and network traffic), and storage usage in real time. For more information, see Monitoring.

Gateway updating

Regularly updating your gateways ensures that you can use the latest features and security patches. For more information, see Update gateways.

FAQ

The FAQ topic provides answers to frequently asked questions, such as:

• Which OSS bucket storage classes do iSCSI gateways support?

• How do I use iSCSI gateways to create file systems and synchronize data to iSCSI volumes?

• What considerations do I need to pay close attention to when an iSCSI gateway transmits data?

• What are the limits on mounting iSCSI volumes?