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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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