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1.Start the Remote Setup Wizard.

2.In the Welcome dialog box, select Configure MPIO settings for this computer, and click Next. The Configure MPIO Settings dialog box is displayed.

3.By default, all host adapters on all subnets that are accessible by the PS Series group are configured for multipath I/O. If you want to exclude a subnet, move it from the left panel to the right panel. Also, select whether you want to enable balancing the I/O load across the adapters.

NOTE: To exclude a specific IP address on a subnet, manually edit the registry variables. For more information, see

the Host Integration Tools Release Notes.

4.Click Finish to complete the multipath I/O configuration. Click Back to make changes, if required.

Changes to the list of included or excluded subnets are effective immediately for new connections, while changes to existing connections may take several minutes.

Configuring Firewall To Allow ICMP Echo Requests

If you are using Windows firewall on your system, configure your firewall to allow Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo requests for ICMPv4.

To configure your firewall:

NOTE: This procedure is applicable for Windows Server 2008 only. For other versions of Windows operating systems, see the documentation that is shipped with your system.

1.Click Start → Administrative Tools → Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.

2.Click Inbound Rules in the Main pane and New Rule in the Actionspane.

3.Check Custom and click Next.

4.Check All programs and click Next.

5.Select ICMPv4 from the Protocol type drop-down menu.

6.Click Customize Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings.

7.Check Specific ICMP types and then check Echo request.

8.Click OK and then, Next.

9.Specify the local and remote IP addresses. For each type (local or remote), check Any IP Address or These IP addresses. If you check the latter, you must also type in one or more IP addresses. Click Next when you have finished specifying IP addresses.

10.Check Allow the connection, and click Next. Look for the options under the label: When does this rule apply?

11.Check one of the following options:

–Domain

–Private

–Public

12.Click Next.

13.Enter a name for this rule and an optional description.

14.Click Finish.

Installing The Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator

This section is applicable to those Windows Server 2003 operating systems where the Host Integration Tools are not used to install the initiator. The Host Integration Tools include a version of the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator. For information on the supported iSCSI Software Initiator version, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. If the version in the Host Integration Tools is not listed in the Support Matrix, download and install the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator using the following steps:

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Contents Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Page Contents Page Connectivity Cluster SolutionCluster Hardware Requirements Cluster NodesCluster Storage Cluster Storage Requirements Network Switches Dedicated To iSCSIDell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array Requirements NICs Dedicated To iSCSINetwork Configuration Recommendations Supported Cluster Configurations Other Documents You May NeedISCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Page Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling Information Power Supplies Cabling InformationCluster Cabling Information For Public And Private Networks Network Connection Description Public networkPrivate network For Public Network For Private NetworkMethod Hardware Components NIC Teaming Storage Arrays Cabling InformationCabling The Storage For Your iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Dual-Port Network Adapters UsageTwo-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Sixteen-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage ArraysFor 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 Preparing Your Systems For Clustering Configuring a ClusterInstallation Overview Additional Information For Installing iSCSI NICsHost Integration Tools Running The Remote Setup Wizard Installing The Host Integration ToolsArray Configuration EqualLogic PS Series Arrays And GroupsInitializing An Array And Creating a Group Group ConfigurationMember Successfully Added to Group Initializing An Array And Expanding a GroupEnabling Computer Access To a Group Computer Access To a GroupConfiguring Multipath I/O Between a Computer And a Group Configuring Group Access dialog box, click FinishConfiguring Firewall To Allow Icmp Echo Requests Installing The Microsoft iSCSI Software InitiatorConfiguration Overview Of Shared Storage Arrays Modifying The Registry SettingsClick Volumes and Create volume Creating VolumesRunning The Group Manager GUI Group Manager GUI ComponentsCreating Access Control Records Connecting Hosts To Volumes Advanced Storage FeaturesSnapshots Creating SnapshotsRestoring Snapshots Cloning Volumes VolumesRestoring Volumes Clone Volume Space Reserve dialog box is displayedReplication Replicating VolumesVolume Collections Installation And Configuration Of a Failover ClusterCreating Volume Collections Thin ProvisioningPage Support.microsoft.com Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionSelect Advanced → Minimum ClusterSelect Modify Volume Settings Problem Probable CauseClick Cluster Services ServiceDo you want to proceed y/nn Additional Networks Cluster InformationPage ISCSI Configuration Worksheet
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