Dell 3000i manual Guidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSI, Windows Host Setup

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Guidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSI

This section gives 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.

Windows Host Setup

If you are using a Windows host network, the following section provides a framework for preparing your network for iSCSI.

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 using a DHCP server

1On the Control Panel, select Network connections or Network and Sharing Center. 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 OK.

If using Static IP addressing

1On the Control Panel, select Network connections or Network and Sharing Center. 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.

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Contents Systems Installation Guide February Contents Configuring iSCSI on your Storage Array If you are using Windows Server 2008 Core VersionIf you are using Rhel 5 or Sles 10 SP1 Guidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSI Contents Introduction IntroductionSystem Requirements Management Station Hardware RequirementsIntroduction to Storage Arrays Hardware Installation Storage Configuration PlanningAbout the Enclosure Connections Direct-Attached Solutions Cabling the EnclosureRedundancy vs. Nonredundancy Private network Controller Hardware Installation Two-node cluster Ethernet Two host serverMD3000i RAID Four host server Port ControllersCorporate, 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 Software Installation System Assembly and StartupSoftware Installation To install the iSCSI initiator after Rhel 4 installation Installing the iSCSI Initiator on a Windows Host ServerInstalling the iSCSI Initiator on a Linux Host Server To install the iSCSI initiator during 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 Viewing Resource CD Contents Installing the ManualsDocumentation for Windows Systems Insert the CD Documentation for Linux SystemsInstalling the Manuals Array Setup and iSCSI Configuration Before You StartTerminology Target ISCSI Configuration WorksheetManagement station Storage arrayISCSI controller 1, SubnetDefault gateway Setting Up Your iSCSI Storage ArrayStatic IP address storage array ISCSI controller 0,Target Chap MD3000iUsing iSNS Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage ArrayArray Manual Storage Array Discovery Default Management Port SettingsDiscover the Storage Array Out-of-band management only Automatic Storage Array DiscoverySet Up the Array Ethernet Management Ports, then Initial Setup Tasks→ ConfigureUpdate your management station Addresses on each controllerConfigure the iSCSI Ports on the Storage Array If you are using Windows Server 2008 Core Version Start the iSCSI service sc start msiscsiPerform 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 Mutual Chap Understanding Chap AuthenticationWhat is CHAP? Target ChapHow Chap Is Set Up Chap DefinitionsChap Types Defined Description Configure Chap Authentication on the Storage Array optional Configuring Target Chap Authentication on the Storage ArrayChap 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 Software Uninstalling From WindowsUninstalling Software Uninstalldellmdstoragemanager and press Enter Uninstalling From LinuxGuidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSI Windows Host SetupNetwork Configuration Guidelines Linux Host Setup NETWORKING=yes HOSTNAME=mymachine.mycompany.com Configuring TCP/IP on Linux using Dhcp root users onlyNetwork Configuration Guidelines Index Linux, 64 static IP, 63 WinsIndex RAID

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