Do one of the following:

1. • Click Server Manager> Tools> iSCSI initiator.

   • A message window displays, To start the service now and have the service start automatically each time the computer restarts, click the Yes button. Click Yes to confirm.

2. Alternatively, to enable the iSCSI service from the administrative tools:

   • Open Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Open Services .

   • Find Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service.

   • Right-click on it and click on Start.

   Note:

   The default option for this service is Manual. Change the setting to Automatic to auto start the service running when you reboot.

3. If you plan to use Nutanix iSCSI segmented network, See About support for Nutanix segmented iSCSI network. for the backup host network configuration details.