Dell EMC AX4-5I manual Configuring the Shared Storage System

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4In the Choose Language Setup screen, select the required language, and click OK.

5In the Welcome window of the setup wizard, click Next.

6In the CLARiiON AX-serieswindow, select PowerPath and click Next. Follow the on-the-screen instructions to complete the installation.

7Click Yes to reboot the system.

Configuring the Shared Storage System

To install and configure the DellEMC storage system in your cluster:

1Install and use Navisphere Storage System Initialization Utility from a node or management station to initialize your AX4-5i storage system. During initialization, configure the network settings and create a user account to manage the AX4-5i storage system from the network.

2If applicable, install the expansion pack using Navisphere Express.

3Install the Navisphere Server Utility on each cluster node.

4Configure the iSCSI Initiator on each cluster node.

5Assign the virtual disks to the cluster nodes.

Installing the Navisphere Storage System Initialization Utility

The Navisphere Storage System Initialization Utility provides a user interface to initialize your AX4-5i storage system. Using the utility, you can configure the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway address for the storage system’s SPs, and assign user names and passwords for storage system access.

To install the software from the support media that is shipped with the storage system:

1Insert the support media in the CD/DVD drive of the cluster node or the management station.

2If prompted, select the language.

3Click Install Products.

4From the Install Products menu, click Navisphere Storage System Initialization Utility.

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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 RequirementsIdentical Cluster NodesCluster Node Requirements Component Minimum Requirement Requirement Cluster StorageCluster Storage Requirements Supported Cluster Configurations Ethernet Switches Dedicated to iSCSINICs Dedicated to iSCSI Direct-Attached ClusterISCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Private network ISCSI connections Storage systemPrivate network Ethernet switch Storage systemOther Documents You May Need Page Cabling the Power Supplies Cabling Your Cluster HardwareCabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor Cabling Your Cluster HardwareOne AC PDU not shown Cabling Your Cluster for Public and Private Networks Private network Cluster node Cabling the Public NetworkNetwork Connections Description Private Network Hardware Components and Connections Method Cabling the Private NetworkNIC Teaming Cabling the Storage Systems Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached ClusterCabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling Storage for Your iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Gigabit EthernetPorts 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 InitiatorStart the Registry Editor. a Select Start→ Run Modifying the TCP Registry SettingsInstalling EMC PowerPath 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 valueClick Services Services windowCluster Services 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 Index Storage systems, 25 connecting to one shared storageIndex Mscs