How to connect a Dedibox to RPN SAN

Reviewed on February 17, 2025

RPN SAN is a performance-oriented SAN storage network solution (Storage Area Network) accessible in block mode and available in iSCSI through the RPN private network of your Dedibox.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Dedibox account logged into the console
• A Dedibox dedicated server
• An RPN SAN

How to authorize servers to connect to a SAN

1. Enter the RPN SAN configuration by clicking Storage > RPN SAN. The list of your SANs displays.
2. Click Manage next to the SAN you want to configure: Open Image over content
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3. Configure access to the SAN. You can allow connections either by using the server ID or by their RPN IP address. Then Click Save to validate the configuration. Open Image over content
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The allowed server(s) are listed on the SAN overview page.

How to add a SAN to an RPN group

1. Access the RPN group configuration by clicking RPN > RPN groups The list of your RPN groups displays.
2. Click Create group. The group creation form displays. Enter a name for the new group and tick the checkboxes of your Dedibox and the RPN SAN you want to grant access to. Then click Create group to confirm. The RPN group is scheduled for creation.
3. Once the status of your group changes to Active the group is ready to be used and your Dedibox is able to communicate with the SAN. Open Image over content
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