Dell MD3200i, MD3220i manual Automatic Storage Array Discovery, Manual Storage Array Discovery

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Automatic Storage Array Discovery

1Launch MD Storage Manager (MDSM).

If this is the first storage array to be set up, the Add New Storage Array window is displayed.

2Select Automatic and click OK.

It may take several minutes for the discovery process to complete. Closing the discovery status window before the discovery process completes cancels the discovery process.

After discovery is complete, a confirmation screen is displayed. Click Close to close the screen.

Manual Storage Array Discovery

1Launch MDSM.

If this is the first storage array to be set up, the Add New Storage Array window is displayed.

2Select Manual and click OK.

3Select Out-of-band management and enter the host server name(s) or IP address(es) of the iSCSI storage array controller.

4Click Add.

Out-of-band management should now be successfully configured.

After discovery is complete, a confirmation screen is displayed. Click Close to close the screen.

Setting Up the Array

1When discovery is complete, the name of the first storage array found is displayed under the Summary tab in MDSM.

2The default name for the newly discovered storage array is Unnamed. If another name is displayed, click the down arrow next to that name and select Unnamed in the drop-down list.

3Click the Initial Setup Tasks option to see links to the remaining post- installation tasks. For more information about each task, see the Owner’s Manual. Perform these tasks in the order shown in Table 4-3.

Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI

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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 BalancingIntroduction System RequirementsManagement Station Requirements Introduction to Storage Arrays Introduction Introduction Planning the Storage Configuration Hardware InstallationConnecting the Storage Array Redundant and Non-Redundant ConfigurationsCabling 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 Post Installation Tasks Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration DefinitionBefore You Begin ISCSI Configuration Worksheet Chap Secret IPv4 SettingsMutual Chap Target Chap IPv6 SettingsFE80 0000 0000 Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage Array Host Server Vs. 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 SettingsSetting Up the Array Automatic Storage Array DiscoveryManual 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 ChapConfigure Chap Authentication on the Storage Array Optional Chap DefinitionsTable 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 Appendix-Load Balancing Load Balance PolicyRound 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

The Dell MD3220i and MD3200i are part of Dell's extensive line of modular storage solutions, designed to support organizations in optimizing their data management and scalability requirements. These models offer reliable performance and flexible features, making them suitable for various workloads including virtualization, cloud storage, and disaster recovery.

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