Dell MD3220i, MD3200i manual Least Queue Depth With Subset, Least Path Weight With Subset

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Least Queue Depth With Subset

The least queue depth with subset policy is also known as the least I/Os or least requests policy. This policy routes the next I/O request to a data path that has the least outstanding I/O requests queued. For this policy, an I/O request is simply a command in the queue. The type of command or the number of blocks that are associated with the command are not considered.

The least queue depth with subset policy treats large block requests and small block requests equally. The data path selected is one of the paths in the path group of the RAID controller module that owns the virtual disk.

Least Path Weight With Subset

The least path weight with subset policy assigns a weight factor to each data path to a virtual disk. An I/O request is routed to the path with the lowest weight value to the RAID controller module that owns the virtual disk. If more than one data path to the virtual disk has the same weight value, the round-robin with subset path selection policy is used to route I/O requests between the paths with the same weight value. The least path weight with subset load balance policy is not supported on Linux operating systems.

Changing Load Balance Policies on the Windows Server 2008 Operating System

Load balancing with the MD3200i series storage array is only available for Windows Server 2008 and later versions of the operating system. You can change the load balance policies from the default round robin with subset by using either the:

Device manager

Disk management

To change the load balance policy using Windows Server 2008 device manager:

1From the desktop of the host, right-click My Computer and select Manage to open the Computer Management dialog.

2Click Device Manager to show the list of devices attached to the host.

3Right-click on the multi-path disk device for which you want to set the load balance policies, then select Properties.

4From the MPIO tab, select the load balance policy that you want to set for this disk device.

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Contents Deployment Guide 2011 Rev. A01 Contents Microsoft Windows Host Setup ISCSI Configuration WorksheetDisk Configuration Utility Uninstalling Dell PowerVault MD StorageConfigure Host Access Uninstalling PowerVault MD Storage SoftwareConfigure the iSCSI Ports on Configure Chap Authentication onAppendix-Load Balancing Connect to the Target Storage Array FromIntroduction System RequirementsManagement Station Requirements Introduction to Storage Arrays Introduction Introduction Hardware Installation Planning the Storage ConfigurationConnecting the Storage Array Redundant and Non-Redundant ConfigurationsCabling the Storage Array Direct-Attached Configurations Single Path Data 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 Console Installation Silent 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 IPv4 Settings Chap SecretIPv6 Settings Mutual Chap Target ChapFE80 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 Guidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSI Microsoft Windows Host SetupControl Panel, select Network connections Linux Host Setup Edit the /etc/sysconfig/network fileHWADDR=XXXXXXXXXXXX GATEWAY=192.168.1.1 Uninstalling PowerVault MD Storage Software Click Change/RemoveUninstalling PowerVault MD Storage Software From Linux Run the file Uninstall Dell MD StorageAppendix-Manual Configuration of iSCSI Table A-1. Host Server Vs. Storage ArrayDefault Management Port Settings Discover the Storage Array Out-of-band Management OnlySetting Up the Array Automatic Storage Array DiscoveryManual Storage Array Discovery Configure the iSCSI Ports on the Storage Array Table A-2. Initial Setup Tasks Dialog Box PurposeAppendix-Manual Configuration of iSCSI Perform Target Discovery From the iSCSI Initiator Set the iSCSI initiator service to start automatically Configure Host Access Target Chap Understanding Chap AuthenticationWhat is CHAP? Mutual ChapConfigure Chap Authentication on the Storage Array Optional Chap DefinitionsTable A-3. Chap Types Defined Description Configuring Target Chap Authentication on the Storage Array Table A-4. Chap Setting Option DescriptionConfigure Chap Authentication on the Host Server Optional Configuring Mutual Chap Authentication on the Storage ArrayIf 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 Path Weight With Subset Least Queue Depth With SubsetIncreasing Bandwidth With Multiple iSCSI Sessions TCP Connections ISCSI SessionsAppendix-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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