> # Enabling iSCSI

> To use the iSCSI feature, you must explicitly enable iSCSI on the required switches in the fabric. Alternatively, you can enable or disable the iSCSI feature directly on the required modules using Cisco DCNM for SAN or Device Manager. By default, this feature is disabled in all switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.

> Caution | When you disable this feature, all related configurations are automatically discarded.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To enable iSCSI on any switch, follow these steps:

> 1. Choose FC Services > iSCSI in the Physical Attributes pane.

> You see the iSCSI tables in the Information pane.

> The Control tab is the default tab. You see the iSCSI enable status for all switches in the fabric that contain IPS ports.

> 2. Choose enable from the Command column for each switch that you want to enable iSCSI on.
> 3. Click the Apply Changes icon to save these changes.

> To enable iSCSI on a module, follow these steps:

> 1. Choose FC Services > iSCSI in the Physical Attributes pane.

> You see the iSCSI tables in the Information pane.

> 2. Click the Module Control tab.

> You see the Module Control dialog box in the information pane.

> 3. Check the Mode Admin check box to enable iSCSI for a specified port on the selected module.
> 4. Click the Apply Changes icon to save these changes.

> To enable iSCSI on a module using Device Manager, follow these steps:

> 1. Choose IP > iSCSI

> You see the iSCSI table.

> 2. Check the Mode Admin check box to enable iSCSI for the specified port on the selected module.
> 3. Click Apply to save these changes.

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