Dell MD3200i Guidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSI, Microsoft Windows Host Setup

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Guidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSI

This section provides general guidelines for setting up your network environment and IP addresses for use with the iSCSI ports on your host server and storage array. Your specific network environment may require different or additional steps than shown here, so make sure you consult with your system administrator before performing this setup.

Microsoft Windows Host Setup

To set up a Windows host network, you must configure the IP address and netmask of each iSCSI port connected to the storage array. The specific steps depend on whether you are using a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, static IP addressing, Domain Name System (DNS) server, or Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) server.

NOTE: The server IP addresses must be configured for network communication to the same IP subnet as the storage array management and iSCSI ports.

If you are using a DHCP server:

1In the Control Panel, select Network connections or Network and Sharing Center and then click Manage network connections.

2Right-click the network connection you want to configure and select Properties.

3On the General tab (for a local area connection) or the Networking tab (for all other connections), select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

4Select Obtain an IP address automatically, then click OK.

If you are using static IP addressing:

1In the Control Panel, select Network connections or Network and Sharing Center and then click Manage network connections.

2Right-click the network connection you want to configure and select Properties.

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Contents Deployment Guide 2011 Rev. A01 Contents Disk Configuration Utility ISCSI Configuration WorksheetMicrosoft Windows Host Setup Uninstalling Dell PowerVault MD StorageConfigure the iSCSI Ports on Uninstalling PowerVault MD Storage SoftwareConfigure Host Access Configure Chap Authentication onConnect to the Target Storage Array From Appendix-Load BalancingSystem Requirements IntroductionManagement Station Requirements Introduction to Storage Arrays Introduction Introduction Planning the Storage Configuration Hardware InstallationRedundant and Non-Redundant Configurations Connecting the Storage ArrayCabling the Storage Array Single Path Data Configurations Direct-Attached ConfigurationsFour Hosts Connected to a Single Controller Shows two hosts connected to a single controller array Eight Hosts in a Dual-Controller Configuration Dual-Path Data Configuration Four Hosts Connected to Two Controllers Four Hosts Connected in a Dual-Controller Configuration Network-Attached Configurations Servers Connected to a Single Controller Servers Connected to Two Controllers Cabling PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures Hardware Installation Click Tools→ Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware Click Advanced→ Maintenance→ Download→ EMM Firmware Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software Graphical Installation Recommended Select Install MD Storage Software Silent Installation Console InstallationUpgrading PowerVault MD Storage Software Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration Definition Post Installation TasksBefore You Begin ISCSI Configuration Worksheet Chap Secret IPv4 SettingsMutual Chap Target Chap IPv6 SettingsFE80 0000 0000 Host Server Vs. Storage Array Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage ArrayManager Storage Array Configuration Host Configuration Host Connectivity Configuration Configure the Storage Array Using PowerVault Mdcu Post Installation Tasks Post Installation Tasks Post Installation Tasks Configure the Host Connectivity Using PowerVault Mdcu Source Port Selection for iSCSI Host Ports Automatic Selection Post Connection Establishment Steps Microsoft Windows Host Setup Guidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSIControl Panel, select Network connections Edit the /etc/sysconfig/network file Linux Host SetupHWADDR=XXXXXXXXXXXX GATEWAY=192.168.1.1 Click Change/Remove Uninstalling PowerVault MD Storage SoftwareRun the file Uninstall Dell MD Storage Uninstalling PowerVault MD Storage Software From LinuxTable A-1. Host Server Vs. Storage Array Appendix-Manual Configuration of iSCSIDiscover the Storage Array Out-of-band Management Only Default Management Port SettingsAutomatic Storage Array Discovery Setting Up the ArrayManual Storage Array Discovery Table A-2. Initial Setup Tasks Dialog Box Purpose Configure the iSCSI Ports on the Storage ArrayAppendix-Manual Configuration of iSCSI Perform Target Discovery From the iSCSI Initiator Set the iSCSI initiator service to start automatically Configure Host Access What is CHAP? Understanding Chap AuthenticationTarget Chap Mutual ChapChap Definitions Configure Chap Authentication on the Storage Array OptionalTable A-3. Chap Types Defined Description Table A-4. Chap Setting Option Description Configuring Target Chap Authentication on the Storage ArrayConfiguring Mutual Chap Authentication on the Storage Array Configure Chap Authentication on the Host Server OptionalIf you are using Windows Server 2008 Core version Add the target portal with Chap defined Discovery.sendtargets.auth.authmethod = Chap Connect to the Target Storage Array From the Host Server Local Adapter-Must be set to Microsoft iSCSI Initiator TCPPortNumberOfTargetPortal is For example, your log on command might look like this Optional Set Up In-Band Management Appendix-Using Internet Storage Naming Service Appendix-Using Internet Storage Naming Service Load Balance Policy Appendix-Load BalancingRound Robin With Subset Least Queue Depth With Subset Least Path Weight With SubsetIncreasing Bandwidth With Multiple iSCSI Sessions ISCSI Sessions TCP ConnectionsAppendix-Load Balancing Appendix-Load Balancing Appendix-Stopping and Starting iSCSI Services in Linux Appendix-Stopping and Starting iSCSI Services in Linux
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MD3200i, MD3220i specifications

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