Dell MD3200, MD3220 manual Upgrading PowerVault MD Storage Software

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# md_prereq_install.sh

1Copy the custom_silent.properties file in the /windows folder of the installation media or image to a writable location on the host server.

2Modify the custom_silent.properties file to reflect the features, models and installation options to be used.

3Save the file.

4Once the custom_silent.properties file is revised, run the following command to begin the installation:

./mdss_install.bin –f

<host_server_path>/custom_silent.properties

Upgrading PowerVault MD Storage Software

To upgrade from a previous version of the PowerVault MD Storage Manager application, uninstall the previous version (see "Uninstalling MD Storage Software From Windows" on page 45), and then follow the instructions in "Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software" on page 27 to install the new version.

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Contents Deployment Guide Dell Inc Contents ISCSI Configuration Worksheet Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage ArrayLocating Your System Service Tag Windows Load Balance PolicyDiscover the Storage Array Out-of-band Management Only Configure Chap Authentication on Configure the iSCSI Ports onConfigure Host Access Understanding Chap Authentication Configuring Target Chap Authentication onIntroduction System RequirementsManagement 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 Post Installation Tasks Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration DefinitionBefore 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 StepsUsing a Dhcp server Guidelines For Configuring Your Network For iSCSIMicrosoft Windows Host Setup Using static IP addressingUsing a DNS server Using a Wins ServerLinux Host Setup Using DhcpUsing 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.exeLocating Your System Service Tag Getting HelpContacting Dell Documentation Feedback Appendix-Load Balancing Windows Load Balance PolicyRound Robin With Subset Least Queue Depth With Subset Changing Load Balance Policies in Windows SeverSetting 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 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 Target Chap Understanding Chap AuthenticationWhat is CHAP? Mutual ChapChap Definitions Configure Chap Authentication on the Storage Array OptionalConfiguring Target Chap Authentication on the Storage Array 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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