Description
This install verifies that unauthenticated access to and installation with an iSCSI [1] block device works properly. While this test can be performed on systems with iBFT [2] support, it is intended for systems that do not support booting iSCSI volumes. For a more exhaustive test iSCSI strategy, refer to QA:iSCSI_Installation_Test_plan.
Setup
If a hardware' iSCSI target is unavailable, you may setup a software iSCSI target following the instructions at Scsi-target-utils_Quickstart_Guide#Up_and_running_in_3_steps.
How to test
- Start installation using any available means (CD, DVD,
boot.iso
etc...) - Advance to Storage Devices screen.
- Choose Specialized Storage Devices and click Next.
- To add an iSCSI volume, click Add Advanced Target. On the ensuing Advanced Storage Options dialog, select Add iSCSI Target.
- Configure iSCSI parameters and click Add target button. Under Other SAN Devices, select all detected iSCSI volumes
- Proceed to the partitioning screen, and select Use all space. Click Next to proceed.
- Select all local and remote iSCSI volumes as Install Target Devices. Be sure the iSCSI volumes are not selected as the Boot volume. Click Next to proceed
- Complete installation as desired.
Expected Results
- The installer connects to the iSCSI target without error
- All expected iSCSI disks are included in list of available disks.
- Installation completes without error.
- The installed system boots with all filesystems on the iSCSI device mounted. For assistance troubleshooting network boot issues, consult How_to_debug_Dracut_problems.