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5Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

6To initialize the storage system:

a From the cluster node or management station launch the Navisphere Storage System Initialization Utility that you installed. Go to Start→ Programs→ EMC→ Navisphere→ Navisphere Storage System Initialization.

b Read the license agreement, click I accept, and then click Next.

c From the Uninitialized Systems list, select the storage system to be initialized, and click Next.

d Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initialization.

Installing the Expansion Pack Using Navisphere Express

Each storage system in the cluster is centrally managed by one host system (also called a management station) running EMC® Navisphere™ Express—a centralized storage management application used to configure DellEMC storage systems.

If you have an expansion pack option for the storage system and it has not been installed, install it at this time:

1From the management host, open a web browser.

2Enter the IP address of an SP in the storage system.

3Log in to Navisphere Express with the username and password that you specified during the storage system initialization.

4Go to System→ Navisphere Express navigation pane and click Software.

5In the System Software window, click Upgrade Software.

6Insert the expansion pack media into the CD/DVD drive on the host from which you are running Navisphere Express.

7Browse the media for the expansion tier enabler software file (.ena file), and click Upgrade.

You can use Navisphere Express to perform tasks such as creating disk pools, binding the virtual disks, and downloading the firmware. Additionally, you can use Snapshot Management to capture point-in-time images of a virtual disk for backups or testing without affecting the contents of the source virtual disk. You can also use the SAN Copy feature in Navisphere Express to move data from the virtual disks on one storage system to the virtual disks on another storage system without using the host CPU cycles.

Preparing Your Systems for Clustering

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Contents Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide April Contents Installing the Microsoft iSCSI Cluster Configuration OverviewIntroduction IntroductionCluster Hardware Requirements Cluster SolutionCluster Nodes Cluster Node Requirements Component Minimum RequirementIdentical Cluster Storage Cluster Storage RequirementsRequirement Ethernet Switches Dedicated to iSCSI Supported Cluster ConfigurationsNICs Dedicated to iSCSI Direct-Attached ClusterPrivate network ISCSI connections Storage system ISCSI SAN-Attached ClusterEthernet switch Storage system Other Documents You May NeedPrivate network Page Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling the Power SuppliesCabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor 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 Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster Cabling the Storage SystemsCabling Your Cluster Hardware Gigabit Ethernet Cabling Storage for Your iSCSI SAN-Attached ClusterPorts AX4-5i storage arrayStorage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Public network Private network Gigabit Ethernet switch Storage systemCabling Your Cluster Hardware AX4-5i storage system Page Storage systems Obtaining More InformationPreparing Your Systems for Clustering Cluster Configuration OverviewPreparing Your Systems for Clustering Installation Overview Installing the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Installing the iSCSI NICsModifying 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 On the cluster node Open the Navisphere Server Utility Configuring the iSCSI Initiator without iSNSApply Page Installing and Configuring a Failover Cluster Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSupport.microsoft.com Support.microsoft.com Minimum value Check all cable connectionsServices window Click ServicesCluster Services Window, click the RecoverySupport.microsoft.com Public IP Address Private IP Address Cluster Data Form Cluster Data FormNumber of Attached DAEs Virtual Disks ISCSI Configuration Worksheet ISCSI Configuration Worksheet Storage systems, 25 connecting to one shared storage IndexIndex Mscs
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