informational message. If you are running the utility on a host which is not connected to the
The task generally involves the following steps:
1Discover available storage array(s) for connection.
2Select a storage array.
3Specify the CHAP secret.
4Select the iSCSI ports the host's initiator uses to log on.
5Repeat the process starting from step 2 to connect to additional arrays.
6Repeat these steps on each host that needs access to the storage array(s).
Before Starting the Configuration Process
Before you start configuring the storage array or host connectivity, it is recommended that you fill out the iSCSI configuration worksheet to help you plan your configuration. You may need to use several worksheets depending on your configuration.
Keep the following guidelines in mind for the storage array and host configuration:
•For optimal performance, ensure your network configuration.See the storage array's Support Matrix at dell.com/support/manuals.
•If your host has multiple network interfaces, it is recommended that each network interface uses a separate subnet.
•For redundancy in a dual controller (duplex) configuration, ensure each host network interface is configured to connect to both storage array controllers.
•For optimal load balancing, ensure each host network interface that is used for iSCSI traffic is configured to connect to each storage array controller.
•It is recommended that each host network interface only establishes one iSCSI session per storage array controller.
NOTE: The utility tries to follow the guidelines for the host connectivity whenever possible based on the available host network interfaces and their connectivity with the iSCSI host ports of the storage array.
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Post Installation Tasks