Guidelines For Configuring Your Network For iSCSI
This section provides general guidelines for setting up your network environment and IP addresses for use with the iSCSI ports on your host server and storage array. In order for hosts to communicate with management and/or iSCSI ports of storage arrays, local NICs must be configured with IP addresses capable of communication with the addresses listed in the IPv4/IPv6 worksheet. Your specific network environment may require different or additional steps than shown here, so make sure you consult with your system administrator before performing this setup.
Microsoft Windows Host Setup
To set up a Windows host network, you must configure the IP address and netmask of each iSCSI port connected to the storage array. The specific steps depend on whether you are using a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, static IP addressing, Domain Name System (DNS) server, or Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) server.
NOTE: The server IP addresses must be configured for network communication to the same IP subnet as the storage array management and iSCSI ports.
Using A DHCP server
1In the Control Panel, select Network connections or Network and Sharing Center and then click Manage network connections.
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3On the General tab (for a local area connection) or the Networking tab (for all other connections), select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
4Select Obtain an IP address automatically, then click OK.
Using static IP addressing
1In the Control Panel, select Network connections or Network and Sharing Center and then click Manage network connections.
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Post Installation Tasks