Dell 3000i manual Expanding with Previously Configured MD1000 Enclosures

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Expanding with Previously Configured MD1000 Enclosures

Use this procedure if your MD1000 is now directly attached to and configured on a Dell PERC 5/E system. Data from virtual disks created on a PERC 5 SAS controller cannot be directly migrated to an MD3000i or to an MD1000 expansion enclosure connected to an MD3000i.

NOTICE: If an MD1000 that was previously attached to PERC 5 SAS controller is used as an expansion enclosure to an MD3000i, the physical disks of the MD1000 enclosure will be reinitialized and data will be lost. All data on the MD1000 must be backed up before attempting the expansion.

Perform the following steps to attach previously configured MD1000 expansion enclosures to the MD3000i:

1Back up all data on the MD1000 enclosure(s).

2While the enclosure is still attached to the PERC 5 controller, upgrade the MD1000 firmware to version A03 or above. Windows systems users can reference the DUP.exe package; for Linux kernels, users can reference the DUP.bin package.

3Before adding the MD1000 enclosure(s), make sure the MD3000i software is installed and up to date. For more information, refer to the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i Support Matrix available on support.dell.com.

a Install or update (to the latest version available on support.dell.com) the MD Storage Manager on each host server. Install or update (to the latest version available on support.dell.com) the multipath drivers on each host server. The multipath drivers are bundled with Modular Disk Storage Management install. On Windows systems, the drivers are automatically installed when a Full or Host selection is made.

b Using the MD Storage Manager, update the MD3000i RAID controller firmware to the latest version available on support.dell.com (Support→ Download Firmware→ Download RAID Controller Module Firmware) and the NVSRAM (Support→ Download Firmware→ Download RAID Controller Module NVSRAM).

4Stop I/O and turn off all systems:

a Stop all I/O to the array and turn off affected host systems attached to the MD3000i. b Turn off the MD3000i.

c Turn off the MD1000 enclosure(s).

5Referencing the applicable configuration for your rack (Figure 2-1 through Figure 2-5), cable the MD1000 enclosure(s) to the MD3000i.

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Contents Systems Installation Guide February Contents If you are using Windows Server 2008 Core Version Configuring iSCSI on your Storage ArrayIf you are using Rhel 5 or Sles 10 SP1 Guidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSI Contents Introduction System RequirementsManagement Station Hardware Requirements IntroductionIntroduction to Storage Arrays Storage Configuration Planning Hardware InstallationAbout the Enclosure Connections Cabling the Enclosure Direct-Attached SolutionsRedundancy vs. Nonredundancy Two-node cluster Ethernet Two host server Private network Controller Hardware InstallationMD3000i RAID Controllers Four host server PortCorporate, public or private network Network-Attached Solutions Enclosure dual Private network ControllersIP SAN Gigabit Ethernet Host servers Ethernet switch Attaching MD1000 Expansion Enclosures Expanding with Previously Configured MD1000 Enclosures Expanding with New MD1000 Enclosures Hardware Installation System Assembly and Startup Software InstallationSoftware Installation Installing the iSCSI Initiator on a Windows Host Server Installing the iSCSI Initiator on a Linux Host ServerTo install the iSCSI initiator during Rhel 4 installation To install the iSCSI initiator after Rhel 4 installationTo install the iSCSI initiator during Rhel 5 installation To install the iSCSI initiator after Rhel 5 installationTo install the iSCSI initiator during Sles 9 installation To install the iSCSI initiator after Sles 9 installationInstalling MD Storage Software Software Installation Command to manually mount CD is When the installation completes, click Done Installing a Dedicated Management Station Windows and Linux Installing the Manuals Viewing Resource CD ContentsDocumentation for Windows Systems Documentation for Linux Systems Insert the CDInstalling the Manuals Before You Start Array Setup and iSCSI ConfigurationTerminology ISCSI Configuration Worksheet Management stationStorage array TargetSubnetDefault gateway Setting Up Your iSCSI Storage Array Static IP address storage arrayISCSI controller 0, ISCSI controller 1,MD3000i Target ChapConfiguring iSCSI on Your Storage Array Using iSNSArray Default Management Port Settings Discover the Storage Array Out-of-band management onlyAutomatic Storage Array Discovery Manual Storage Array DiscoverySet Up the Array Initial Setup Tasks→ Configure Update your management stationAddresses on each controller Ethernet Management Ports, thenConfigure the iSCSI Ports on the Storage Array Start the iSCSI service sc start msiscsi If you are using Windows Server 2008 Core VersionPerform Target Discovery from the iSCSI Initiator If you are using Linux Server If you are using Rhel 5 or Sles 10 SP1 Etc/init.d/iscsi restartIscsiadm -m node -T initiatorusername -p targetip -u Configure Host Access Understanding Chap Authentication What is CHAP?Target Chap Mutual ChapChap Definitions How Chap Is Set UpChap Types Defined Description Configuring Target Chap Authentication on the Storage Array Configure Chap Authentication on the Storage Array optionalChap Settings Selection Description None Configuring Mutual Chap Authentication on the Storage Array Configure Chap Authentication on the Host Server optional IPaddressofiSCSIportonstoragearray CHAPusername CHAPpassword Setting Up Your iSCSI Storage Array If you are using Rhel 5 or Sles 10 SP1 If you are using SLES10 SP1 via the GUI Connect to the Target Storage Array from the Host Server TCPPortNumberOfTargetPortal is If you are using a Linux Server Iscsicli SessionListViewing the status of your iSCSI connections Optional Set Up In-Band Management Premium Features Troubleshooting ToolsSetting Up Your iSCSI Storage Array Uninstalling From Windows Uninstalling SoftwareUninstalling Software Uninstalling From Linux Uninstalldellmdstoragemanager and press EnterWindows Host Setup Guidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSINetwork Configuration Guidelines Linux Host Setup Configuring TCP/IP on Linux using Dhcp root users only NETWORKING=yes HOSTNAME=mymachine.mycompany.comNetwork Configuration Guidelines Linux, 64 static IP, 63 Wins IndexIndex RAID

3000i specifications

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