Configuring the MD3000i iSCSI Host Ports

Use the configuration dialog for the iSCSI host ports to set up the MD3000i iSCSI host ports to use with storage arrays in a storage area network (SAN).

1Click the iSCSI tab, and then click Configure iSCSI Host Ports.

2Select the controller in the iSCSI host port field, and then use one of these methods to configure the port:

a Automatically obtain the configuration using one of the following methods:

IPv4 — Obtain the configuration from the DHCP server, or refresh DHCP.

IPv6 — Obtain the configuration automatically from a router.

bManually specify the configuration using one of the following methods:

IPv4 — Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the host port.

IPv6 — Enter the IP address, routable IP addresses, and router IP address.

After you manually enter an IP address, you also can click Advanced to set the advanced parameters for the iSCSI target discovery.

Advanced iSCSI Host Ports Settings

NOTE: Configuring the advanced iSCSI host ports settings is optional.

Use the advanced settings for the individual iSCSI host ports to specify the TCP frame size, the virtual LAN, and the network priority.

Table 3-2. Advanced iSCSI Host Port Settings

Setting

Description

 

 

Virtual LAN (VLAN)

A method of creating independent logical networks within

 

a physical network. Several VLANs can exist within a

 

network. VLAN 1 is the default VLAN.

 

NOTE: For more information on creating and configuring a

 

VLAN with MD Support Manager, click the Support tab, then

 

click View Online Help.

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