VDC storage — model and architecture
How block storage works inside a VDC: a root dataset on a pool, volumes, an iSCSI target and LUNs, initiator and portal groups, roles, and the feature flag
How to create a VDC with Unified Storage
Creating a virtual data center with storage enabled and the first SDS volume
How to create, read, and delete VDC volumes
VDC storage volumes: creation with quota checks, a volume list and card with live zvol metrics, deletion, and a cluster volume table spanning VDCs
How to configure an iSCSI target and CHAP password protection
Configuring the VDC storage access point: creating an iSCSI target, CHAP credential sets, assigning protection to the target, and the target card with a session count
How to manage initiator and portal groups
VDC storage access rules: initiator groups with IQNs and authorized networks, immutable pool portal groups, membership changes, and deletion
How to map a volume over iSCSI and remove the mapping
Mapping a VDC volume as a LUN to an initiator group: the sequence of controller steps, LUN masking and isolation, removing the mapping, and troubleshooting failures