Dell ISCSI manual

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Contents Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Page Contents Page Cluster Solution ConnectivityCluster Storage Cluster Hardware RequirementsCluster Nodes Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array Requirements Network Switches Dedicated To iSCSICluster Storage Requirements NICs Dedicated To iSCSINetwork Configuration Recommendations ISCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Supported Cluster ConfigurationsOther Documents You May Need Page Power Supplies Cabling Information Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling InformationPrivate network Cluster Cabling Information For Public And Private NetworksNetwork Connection Description Public network Method Hardware Components For Public NetworkFor Private Network 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 ClusteringHost Integration Tools Installation OverviewAdditional Information For Installing iSCSI NICs 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 VolumesRestoring Snapshots SnapshotsCreating 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