lsblk Assume /dev/sdb is our 100GB disk to share. Launch targetcli:

By following this guide, you’ve not only installed iSCSI on CakeOS 18 but also learned how to secure, tune, and troubleshoot your storage network. As a next step, consider exploring multipathing (iSCSI MPIO) or integrating with virtualization platforms like Proxmox or Xen.

But what exactly is "CakeOS 18"? While not a mainstream Linux distribution like Ubuntu or Fedora, CakeOS 18 often appears in niche communities as a customized, minimal-build Linux variant (sometimes based on CentOS 8 or Debian 18 “Buster”). It is favored for its small footprint, stability, and suitability for storage appliances.

saveconfig exit sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=3260/tcp --permanent sudo firewall-cmd --reload sudo systemctl enable target --now Your iSCSI target on CakeOS 18 is now live! Part 3: Installing iSCSI Initiator on Client (Another CakeOS 18 or any Linux) The iscsi cake 18 install is incomplete without a working initiator. Let’s set up a client machine. Step 3.1: Install Initiator Packages sudo apt install open-iscsi -y # Debian-based sudo dnf install iscsi-initiator-utils -y # RHEL-based Step 3.2: Set Initiator Name Edit /etc/iscsi/initiatorname.iscsi :