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Graphical Installation (Recommended)

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1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

System Requirements	7
Management Station Requirements	7
Introduction to Storage Arrays	8

2 Hardware Installation	11
Planning the Storage Configuration	11
Connecting the Storage Array	12
Cabling the Storage Array	12
Redundant and Non-Redundant Configurations . .	13
Single Controller Configurations	13
Dual Controller Configurations	16
Cabling PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion
Enclosures	22
Expanding With Previously Configured
PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion	22
Enclosures	22
Expanding With New PowerVault MD1200
Series Expansion Enclosures	24

3Installing PowerVault MD Storage

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Contents Deployment Guide Dell Inc Contents Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage Array ISCSI Configuration WorksheetLocating Your System Service Tag Windows Load Balance PolicyDiscover the Storage Array Out-of-band Management Only Configuring Target Chap Authentication on Configure the iSCSI Ports onConfigure Host Access Understanding Chap Authentication Configure Chap Authentication onIntroduction System RequirementsManagement Station Requirements Introduction to Storage Arrays Introduction Introduction Planning the Storage Configuration Hardware InstallationCabling the Storage Array Connecting the Storage ArraySingle Controller Configurations Redundant and Non-Redundant ConfigurationsTwo Hosts Connected to a Single Controller Four Hosts Connected to a Single Controller Two Hosts Connected to Two Controllers Dual Controller ConfigurationsFour 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 Select Install MD Storage Software Graphical Installation RecommendedSilent Installation Console InstallationUpgrading PowerVault MD Storage Software Post Installation Tasks Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration DefinitionBefore You Begin ISCSI Configuration Worksheet Secret IPv4 Settings-WorksheetMutual Chap Target Chap IPv6 Settings-WorksheetConfiguring iSCSI on Your Storage Array Manager Host Server Vs. Storage ArrayStorage Array Configuration Before Starting the Configuration Process Post Connection Establishment Steps Configure the Storage Array Using MdcuUsing static IP addressing Guidelines For Configuring Your Network For iSCSIMicrosoft Windows Host Setup Using a Dhcp serverUsing a Wins Server Using a DNS serverLinux Host Setup Using DhcpUsing a Static IP Address HWADDR=XXXXXXXXXXXX GATEWAY=192.168.1.1 Post Installation Tasks Uninstalling MD Storage Software From Windows Uninstalling PowerVault MD Storage SoftwareRun the file Uninstall Dell MD Storage Software.exe Uninstalling MD Storage Software From LinuxLocating Your System Service Tag Getting HelpContacting Dell Documentation Feedback Appendix-Load Balancing Windows Load Balance PolicyRound Robin With Subset Changing Load Balance Policies in Windows Sever Least Queue Depth With SubsetSetting Load Balance Policies in Linux Appendix-Load Balancing Appendix-Manual Configuration of iSCSI Array Using MD Storage ManagerTable B-1. Host Server Vs. Storage Array Default Management IPv4 Port Settings Default Management IPv6 Port SettingsDiscover the Storage Array Out-of-band Management Only Automatic Storage Array Discovery Manual Storage Array Discovery Setting Up the ArrayTable B-2. Initial Setup Tasks Dialog Box Purpose Configure the iSCSI Ports on the Storage ArrayAppendix-Manual Configuration of iSCSI Perform Target Discovery From the iSCSI Initiator Set the iSCSI initiator service to start automatically Configure Host Access Mutual Chap Understanding Chap AuthenticationWhat is CHAP? Target ChapTable B-3. Chap Types Defined Description Configure Chap Authentication on the Storage Array OptionalConfiguring Target Chap Authentication on the Storage Array Chap DefinitionsTable B-4. Chap Setting Option Description Configuring Mutual Chap Authentication on the Storage ArrayConfigure Chap Authentication on the Host Server Optional Add the target portal with Chap defined Discovery.sendtargets.auth.authmethod = Chap Appendix-Manual Configuration of iSCSI Local Adapter-Must be set to Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Connect to the Target Storage Array From the Host ServerIf 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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