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Step 6: Configure CHAP Authentication on the Host Server (optional)

If you configured CHAP authentication in Step 5: Configure CHAP Authentication on the Storage Array

(optional), complete the following steps. If not, skip to Step 7: Connect to the Target Storage Array from the Host Server.

Select the set of steps in one of the following sections (Windows or Linux) that corresponds to your operating system.

If you are using Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 GUI version

1Click Start→ Programs→ Microsoft iSCSI Initiator or Start→ All Programs→ Administrative Tools→ iSCSI Initiator.

2If you are NOT using mutual CHAP authentication:

•skip to the step 4 below

3If you are using mutual CHAP authentication:

•click the General tab

•select Secret

•at Enter a secure secret, enter the mutual CHAP secret you entered for the storage array

4Click the Discovery tab.

5Under Target Portals, select the IP address of the iSCSI port on the storage array and click Remove.

The iSCSI port you configured on the storage array during target discovery should disappear. You will reset this IP address under CHAP authentication in the steps that immediately follow.

6Under Target Portals, click Add and re-enter the IP address or DNS name of the iSCSI port on the storage array (removed above).

7Click Advanced and set the following values on the General tab:

•Local Adapter: Should always be set to Microsoft iSCSI Initiator.

•Source IP: The source IP address of the host you want to connect with.

•Data Digest and Header Digest: Optionally, you can specify that a digest of data or header information be compiled during transmission to assist in troubleshooting.

•CHAP logon information: Enter the target CHAP authentication username and secret you entered (for the host server) on the storage array.

•Perform mutual authentication: If mutual CHAP authentication is configured, select this option.

NOTE: IPSec is not supported.

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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 System Requirements IntroductionManagement 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 Enclosure dual Private network Controllers Network-Attached SolutionsIP 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 Linux Host Server Installing the iSCSI Initiator on a Windows Host ServerTo install the iSCSI initiator during Rhel 4 installation To install the iSCSI initiator after Rhel 4 installationTo install the iSCSI initiator after Rhel 5 installation To install the iSCSI initiator during Rhel 5 installationTo install the iSCSI initiator after Sles 9 installation To install the iSCSI initiator during 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 Insert the CD Documentation for Linux SystemsInstalling the Manuals Before You Start Array Setup and iSCSI ConfigurationTerminology Management station ISCSI Configuration WorksheetStorage array TargetStatic IP address storage array SubnetDefault gateway Setting Up Your iSCSI Storage ArrayISCSI controller 0, ISCSI controller 1,Target Chap MD3000iConfiguring iSCSI on Your Storage Array Using iSNSArray Discover the Storage Array Out-of-band management only Default Management Port SettingsAutomatic Storage Array Discovery Manual Storage Array DiscoverySet Up the Array Update your management station Initial Setup Tasks→ ConfigureAddresses 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 Etc/init.d/iscsi restart If you are using Rhel 5 or Sles 10 SP1Iscsiadm -m node -T initiatorusername -p targetip -u Configure Host Access What is CHAP? Understanding Chap AuthenticationTarget 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 Iscsicli SessionList If you are using a Linux ServerViewing the status of your iSCSI connections Optional Set Up In-Band Management Troubleshooting Tools Premium FeaturesSetting Up Your iSCSI Storage Array Uninstalling From Windows Uninstalling SoftwareUninstalling Software Uninstalldellmdstoragemanager and press Enter Uninstalling From LinuxWindows Host Setup Guidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSINetwork Configuration Guidelines Linux Host Setup NETWORKING=yes HOSTNAME=mymachine.mycompany.com Configuring TCP/IP on Linux using Dhcp root users onlyNetwork Configuration Guidelines Linux, 64 static IP, 63 Wins IndexIndex RAID

3000i specifications

The Dell 3000i is a powerful and versatile storage solution designed to meet the needs of modern businesses. Known for its flexibility and efficiency, this entry-level storage array offers a range of features that cater to small to medium enterprises and branch offices, providing them with reliable, scalable, and high-performance data management capabilities.

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