Dell MD3200, MD3220 manual ISCSI Configuration Worksheet

Table 4-1. Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration

Term	Definition
iSCSI initiator	The iSCSI-specific software installed on the
	host server that controls communications
	between the host server and the storage array.
iSCSI host port	The iSCSI port (two per controller) on the
	storage array.
iSNS (Microsoft Internet Storage	An automated discovery, management and
Naming Service)	configuration Storage Naming Service) tool
	used by some iSCSI devices.
Management station	The system from which you manage your
	host server/storage array configuration.
Storage array	The enclosure containing the storage data
	accessed by the host server.
Target	An iSCSI port on the storage array that
	accepts and responds to requests from the
	iSCSI initiator installed on the host server.

iSCSI Configuration Worksheet

The "IPv4 Settings—Worksheet" on page 33 and "IPv6 Settings—Worksheet" on page 34 helps you plan your configuration. Recording host server and storage array IP addresses at a single location enables you to configure your setup faster and more efficiently.

"Guidelines For Configuring Your Network For iSCSI" on page 40 provides general network setup guidelines for both Microsoft Windows and Linux environments. It is recommended that you review these guidelines before completing the worksheet.

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Post Installation Tasks