Windows Server: Removing Windows iSCSI Sessions that are not in use
Summary: Information about how to safely remove unused iSCSI connections in Windows when there are multiple iSCSI Sessions per target.
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Instructions
In order to safely remove the sessions, there must be no devices connected to the session. If there is a device connected, it will then require an outage of that resource in order to disconnect that resource, followed by the session, and then reconnecting the device.
- Open iSCSI initiator and select target.
- Open Properties
- Select a session and choose the devices button
- Verify that no devices are listed for the session that you want to remove.
- If no devices then select the disconnect option.
- Maintain one session per connector for connectivity.
Warning: Do not disconnect a session that has active devices. Only disconnect if there are no devices on the session.
Additional Information
For command-line steps to disconnect and remove iSCSI targets see the links below:
Affected Products
Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2025Products
Modular Infrastructure, Rack Servers, Tower ServersArticle Properties
Article Number: 000120974
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 24 Jan 2025
Version: 4
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