targetcli

What targetcli is

targetcli is a free, Linux-based tool for provisioning storage in an on-premises environment. It provides storage access through several protocols: iSCSI, Fibre Channel, iSER, SRP, and loopback. Organizations can use it to prepare storage resources and expose them through the protocol that fits their infrastructure. Because targetcli runs on Linux and is deployed on premises, it is suited to environments where storage services are managed within local systems rather than through a hosted platform. The software is available from the OpenStack targetcli-fb project website. Its free plan makes the core storage-provisioning capability available without a listed charge. Protocol coverage includes both iSCSI and Fibre Channel, along with iSER, SRP, and loopback options, giving administrators multiple ways to connect storage resources. targetcli’s defined role is storage provisioning, and its deployment model keeps that work on the organization’s own infrastructure. Teams choosing it should therefore have Linux systems and an on-premises setup ready for use.

Who it suits

targetcli suits teams managing storage on Linux systems deployed on premises. It is relevant when storage must be provisioned through iSCSI, Fibre Channel, iSER, SRP, or loopback protocols.

Getting started

1. Open the targetcli-fb project website
2. Use a Linux platform
3. Prepare an on-premises deployment
4. Provision storage with the required supported protocol

Verdict

Choose targetcli if you need free storage provisioning on Linux infrastructure that you operate on premises. Its support for iSCSI, Fibre Channel, iSER, SRP, and loopback makes it useful across those protocol requirements. Look elsewhere if you need a hosted service or a platform beyond Linux.