Dell MD3200, MD3220 manual Dual Controller Configurations, Two Hosts Connected to Two Controllers

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Dual Controller Configurations

Figure 2-4 through Figure 2-6 show two and four hosts, each connected to two RAID controller modules. Since each host has redundant paths, loss of a single path would still allow access to the storage array through the alternate path.

Figure 2-4. Two Hosts Connected to Two Controllers

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Storage array

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Contents Deployment Guide Dell Inc Contents ISCSI Configuration Worksheet Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage ArrayWindows Load Balance Policy Locating Your System Service TagDiscover the Storage Array Out-of-band Management Only Configure the iSCSI Ports on Configure Host Access Understanding Chap AuthenticationConfigure Chap Authentication on Configuring Target Chap Authentication onSystem Requirements IntroductionManagement Station Requirements Introduction to Storage Arrays Introduction Introduction Hardware Installation Planning the Storage ConfigurationConnecting the Storage Array Cabling the Storage ArrayRedundant and Non-Redundant Configurations Single Controller ConfigurationsTwo Hosts Connected to a Single Controller Four Hosts Connected to a Single Controller Dual Controller Configurations Two Hosts Connected to Two ControllersFour Hosts Connected to Two Controllers Four Hosts Connected to Two Controllers Eight Hosts Connected to Two Controllers Four Cluster Nodes Connected to Two Controllers Four Cluster Nodes Connected to Two Controllers Cabling PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Click Advanced→ Maintanence→ Download→ EMM Firmware Hardware Installation Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software Graphical Installation Recommended Select Install MD Storage SoftwareConsole Installation Silent InstallationUpgrading PowerVault MD Storage Software Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration Definition Post Installation TasksBefore You Begin ISCSI Configuration Worksheet IPv4 Settings-Worksheet SecretIPv6 Settings-Worksheet Mutual Chap Target ChapConfiguring iSCSI on Your Storage Array Host Server Vs. Storage Array ManagerStorage Array Configuration Before Starting the Configuration Process Configure the Storage Array Using Mdcu Post Connection Establishment StepsGuidelines For Configuring Your Network For iSCSI Microsoft Windows Host SetupUsing a Dhcp server Using static IP addressingUsing a DNS server Using a Wins ServerUsing Dhcp Linux Host SetupUsing a Static IP Address HWADDR=XXXXXXXXXXXX GATEWAY=192.168.1.1 Post Installation Tasks Uninstalling PowerVault MD Storage Software Uninstalling MD Storage Software From WindowsUninstalling MD Storage Software From Linux Run the file Uninstall Dell MD Storage Software.exeGetting Help Locating Your System Service TagContacting Dell Documentation Feedback Windows Load Balance Policy Appendix-Load BalancingRound Robin With Subset Least Queue Depth With Subset Changing Load Balance Policies in Windows SeverSetting Load Balance Policies in Linux Appendix-Load Balancing Array Using MD Storage Manager Appendix-Manual Configuration of iSCSITable B-1. Host Server Vs. Storage Array Default Management IPv6 Port Settings Default Management IPv4 Port SettingsDiscover the Storage Array Out-of-band Management Only Automatic Storage Array Discovery Setting Up the Array Manual Storage Array DiscoveryConfigure the iSCSI Ports on the Storage Array Table B-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 Understanding Chap Authentication What is CHAP?Target Chap Mutual ChapConfigure Chap Authentication on the Storage Array Optional Configuring Target Chap Authentication on the Storage ArrayChap Definitions Table B-3. Chap Types Defined DescriptionConfiguring Mutual Chap Authentication on the Storage Array Table B-4. Chap Setting Option DescriptionConfigure Chap Authentication on the Host Server Optional Add the target portal with Chap defined Discovery.sendtargets.auth.authmethod = Chap Appendix-Manual Configuration of iSCSI Connect to the Target Storage Array From the Host Server Local Adapter-Must be set to Microsoft iSCSI InitiatorIf you are using Windows Server 2008 Core Version TCPPortNumberOfTargetPortal is Optional Set Up In-Band Management Appendix-Manual Configuration of iSCSI Appendix-Manual Configuration of iSCSI
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