Locating Your Host Initiator IQN for ENAS
When configuring iSCSI storage, each connecting host requires a unique identifier called an IQN (iSCSI Qualified Name). ENAS uses this identifier to recognize your host and control storage access. Follow the instructions below to locate the IQN for your operating system or platform.
Key Reminders
- IQNs are case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as shown.
- Copy and paste the IQN directly to avoid configuration errors.
Windows
- Open the Start Menu and search for iSCSI Initiator.
- Launch the application.
- If prompted to start the iSCSI service, click Yes.
- In the iSCSI Initiator Properties window, select the Configuration tab.
- Locate your IQN under Initiator Name. (Example format: iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:hostname)
Windows Failover Cluster
In a clustered environment, each node has its own IQN.
- Collect all IQNs: Repeat the steps above on each cluster node.
- Allow all nodes: Add every node’s IQN to the ENAS access list.
Failure to include all nodes may result in connectivity issues.
Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)
- Open a terminal.
Run the following command:
cat /etc/iscsi/initiatorname.iscsi
- Locate the line starting with InitiatorName=. The value after this is your IQN.
macOS
macOS does not include a native iSCSI initiator. A third-party application is required.
- Open System Settings (or System Preferences).
- Launch your installed iSCSI software (such as globalSAN or ATTO Xtend SAN).
- Locate the IQN in the main interface or under General / About.
Citrix Hypervisor (XenServer)
- Access the host using SSH or the local console.
Run the following command:
xe host-list params=other-config --is-local-node | grep iscsi_iqn
- The returned value is your IQN.
VMware ESXi
- Log in to the vSphere Client.
- Select your host and navigate to Configure > Storage > Storage Adapters.
- Select the iSCSI Software Adapter.
- Click Configure iSCSI.
- Locate the IQN under Name & Alias.