Dell EMC AX4-5I Installing the iSCSI NICs, Installing the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator

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The following sub-sections describe steps that enable you to establish communication between the cluster nodes and your shared DellEMC AX4-5i storage array, and to present disks from the storage array to the cluster. The following installation procedures are discussed in the subsequent sections:

•"Installing the iSCSI NICs" on page 30

•"Installing the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator" on page 30

•"Modifying the TCP Registry Settings" on page 31]

•"Installing EMC® PowerPath®" on page 31

•"Configuring the Shared Storage System" on page 32

•"Installing and Configuring a Failover Cluster" on page 41

Installing the iSCSI NICs

It is recommended that you install the latest supported version of the driver. If the NIC driver requires any service packs or hotfixes to be installed along with the operating system, install them at this time.

For information about supported NICs and drivers, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices located on the Dell High Availability Cluster website at www.dell.com/ha.

Installing the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator

1Use a web browser and go to the Microsoft Download Center website at www.microsoft.com/downloads.

2Search for iscsi initiator.

3Select and download the latest supported initiator software and related documentation for your operating system.

NOTE: For the latest supported Software Initiator version, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices located on the Dell High Availability Cluster website at www.dell.com/ha.

4Double-click the executable file. The installation wizard launches. In the Welcome screen, click Next.

5In the following screens select the Initiator Service, Software Initiator, and Microsoft MPIO Multipathing Support for iSCSI options. Click

Next to continue with the installation.

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Preparing Your Systems for Clustering

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Contents Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide April Contents Cluster Configuration Overview Installing the Microsoft iSCSIIntroduction IntroductionCluster Solution Cluster Hardware RequirementsCluster Nodes Cluster Node Requirements Component Minimum RequirementIdentical Cluster Storage Cluster Storage RequirementsRequirement NICs Dedicated to iSCSI Supported Cluster ConfigurationsEthernet Switches Dedicated to iSCSI Direct-Attached ClusterISCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Private network ISCSI connections Storage systemEthernet switch Storage system Other Documents You May NeedPrivate network Page Cabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor Cabling the Power SuppliesCabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling Your Cluster HardwareOne AC PDU not shown Cabling Your Cluster for Public and Private Networks Cabling the Public Network Network Connections DescriptionPrivate network Cluster node Cabling the Private Network NIC TeamingPrivate Network Hardware Components and Connections Method Cabling the Storage Systems Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached ClusterCabling Your Cluster Hardware Ports Cabling Storage for Your iSCSI SAN-Attached ClusterGigabit Ethernet AX4-5i storage arrayStorage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Gigabit Ethernet switch Storage system Public network Private networkCabling Your Cluster Hardware AX4-5i storage system Page Obtaining More Information Storage systemsCluster Configuration Overview Preparing Your Systems for ClusteringPreparing Your Systems for Clustering Installation Overview Installing the iSCSI NICs Installing the Microsoft iSCSI Software InitiatorModifying the TCP Registry Settings Installing EMC PowerPathStart the Registry Editor. a Select Start→ Run Configuring the Shared Storage System System Software window, click Upgrade Software Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Configuring the iSCSI Initiator using iSNS Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Network Interfaces NICs window Configuring the iSCSI Initiator without iSNS On the cluster node Open the Navisphere Server UtilityApply Page Installing and Configuring a Failover Cluster Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSupport.microsoft.com Support.microsoft.com Check all cable connections Minimum valueCluster Services Click ServicesServices window Window, click the RecoverySupport.microsoft.com Cluster Data Form Public IP Address Private IP Address Cluster Data FormNumber of Attached DAEs Virtual Disks ISCSI Configuration Worksheet ISCSI Configuration Worksheet Storage systems, 25 connecting to one shared storage IndexIndex Mscs