Dell MD3220, MD3200 manual Post Installation Tasks, Before You Begin

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Post Installation Tasks

Before using the storage array for the first time, complete the initial configuration tasks in the order shown. These tasks are performed using the MD Storage Manager.

NOTE: If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is not used, initial configuration using the management station must be performed on the same physical subnet as the storage array. Additionally, during initial configuration, at least one network adapter must be configured on the same IP subnet as the storage array’s default management port (192.168.128.101 or 192.168.128.102). After initial configuration, the management ports are configured using MD Storage Manager and the management station’s IP address can be changed back to the previous settings.

Before You Begin

NOTE: Before you begin configuring iSCSI, it is recommended that you fill out the IPv4 or IPv6 iSCSI configuration worksheet available in this document, see "IPv4 Settings—Worksheet" on page 33 and "IPv6 Settings—Worksheet" on page 34. Gathering this type of information about your network before starting the configuration steps helps you to complete the process more efficiently.

iSCSI Configuration Terminology

Table 4-1. Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration

Term

Definition

 

 

CHAP (Challenge Handshake

An optional security protocol used to control

Authentication Protocol)

access to an iSCSI storage system by restricting

 

use of the iSCSI data ports on both the host

 

server and storage array. For more information

 

on the types of CHAP authentication

 

supported, see "Understanding CHAP

 

Authentication" on page 62.

Host or host server

A server connected to the storage array using

 

iSCSI ports.

Host server port

SCSI port on the host server used to connect

 

it to the storage array.

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Contents Deployment Guide Dell Inc Contents Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage Array ISCSI Configuration WorksheetWindows Load Balance Policy Locating Your System Service TagDiscover 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 onSystem Requirements IntroductionManagement 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 Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration Definition Post Installation TasksBefore 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 serverUsing Dhcp Linux Host SetupUsing 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 LinuxGetting Help Locating Your System Service TagContacting Dell Documentation Feedback Windows Load Balance Policy Appendix-Load BalancingRound Robin With Subset Changing Load Balance Policies in Windows Sever Least Queue Depth With SubsetSetting 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 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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