Dell ISCSI manual

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The Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices provides a list of supported operating systems, hardware components, and driver or firmware versions for your Failover Cluster.

Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software.

Documentation for any hardware and software components you purchased separately provides information to configure and install those options.

The Dell PowerVault tape library documentation provides information for installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library.

Dell EqualLogic documentation:

Release Notes — Provides the latest information about the Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays and/or Host Integration Tools.

QuickStart — Describes how to set up the array hardware and create a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group.

Group Administration — Describes how to use the Group Manager graphical user interface (GUI) to manage a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group.

CLI Reference — Describes how to use the Group Manager command line interface (CLI) to manage a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group and individual arrays.

Hardware Maintenance — Provides information about maintaining the array hardware.

Host Integration Tools Installation and User Guide — Provides information on creating and expanding the Dell EqualLogic PS Series groups, configuring multipath I/O, performing manual transfer replication, and backing up and restoring data.

Host Integration Tools EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager/Microsoft Edition User Guide — Provides information for creating and managing copies of storage objects (such as volumes or databases) located on the Dell EqualLogic PS series groups.

SAN HeadQuarters User Guide — Provides centralized monitoring, historical performance trending, and event reporting for multiple PS series groups.

Online Help — In the Group Manager GUI, expand Tools in the far left panel and then click Online Help for help on both the GUI and the CLI.

Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system or documentation, or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians.

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Contents Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Page Contents Page Cluster Solution ConnectivityCluster Nodes Cluster Hardware RequirementsCluster Storage Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array Requirements Network Switches Dedicated To iSCSICluster Storage Requirements NICs Dedicated To iSCSINetwork Configuration Recommendations Other Documents You May Need Supported Cluster ConfigurationsISCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Page Power Supplies Cabling Information Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling InformationNetwork Connection Description Public network Cluster Cabling Information For Public And Private NetworksPrivate network For Private Network For Public NetworkMethod Hardware Components Cabling The Storage For Your iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Storage Arrays Cabling InformationNIC Teaming Dual-Port Network Adapters UsageTwo-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage Arrays Sixteen-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached ClusterFor more information, see the figures below Dell EqualLogic PS6110 storage system Cluster node Switch Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Storage Arrays Dell EqualLogic PS5000 storage system Dell EqualLogic PS6000 storage system Switch Dell EqualLogic PS6500 storage system Obtaining More Information Page Configuring a Cluster Preparing Your Systems For ClusteringAdditional Information For Installing iSCSI NICs Installation OverviewHost Integration Tools Array Configuration Installing The Host Integration ToolsRunning The Remote Setup Wizard EqualLogic PS Series Arrays And GroupsGroup Configuration Initializing An Array And Creating a GroupInitializing An Array And Expanding a Group Member Successfully Added to GroupConfiguring Multipath I/O Between a Computer And a Group Computer Access To a GroupEnabling Computer Access To a Group Configuring Group Access dialog box, click FinishInstalling The Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Configuring Firewall To Allow Icmp Echo RequestsModifying The Registry Settings Configuration Overview Of Shared Storage ArraysRunning The Group Manager GUI Creating VolumesClick Volumes and Create volume Group Manager GUI ComponentsCreating Access Control Records Advanced Storage Features Connecting Hosts To VolumesCreating Snapshots SnapshotsRestoring Snapshots Restoring Volumes VolumesCloning Volumes Clone Volume Space Reserve dialog box is displayedReplicating Volumes ReplicationCreating Volume Collections Installation And Configuration Of a Failover ClusterVolume Collections Thin ProvisioningPage Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Support.microsoft.comCluster Select Advanced → MinimumClick Cluster Services Problem Probable CauseSelect Modify Volume Settings ServiceDo you want to proceed y/nn Cluster Information Additional NetworksPage ISCSI Configuration Worksheet