Dell MD3200, MD3220 manual Host Server Vs. Storage Array, Manager

Table 4-2. Host Server Vs. Storage Array

This Step is Performed on the Host Server This Step is Performed on the Storage Using the Microsoft or Linux iSCSI Initiator Array Using PowerVault MD Storage

Manager

1 Discover the storage array

2 Configure the iSCSI ports on the storage array

3Perform target discovery from the iSCSI initiator

4 Configure host access

5 (Optional) Configure CHAP authentication on the storage array

6 (Optional) Configure CHAP authentication on the host server

7 Connect to the storage array from the host server

8 (Optional) Set up in-band management

NOTE: It is recommended that you use the PowerVault Modular Disk Configuration Utility (MDCU) for iSCSI configuration. The PowerVault MDCU wizards guides you through the configuration steps described above. If you want to perform a manual configuration, see "Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI" on page 53.

Automatic Configuration Using the Modular Disk Configuration Utility

NOTE: If MDCU is not installed, it can be installed from the MD series resource media.

The MDCU provides a consolidated approach for configuring the iSCSI network of host servers and iSCSI-based storage arrays using a wizard-driven interface. This utility also enables the user to configure the iSCSI sessions of the host server according to the best practices and to achieve load-balanced paths with the storage array iSCSI host ports. If you select Launch the MDCU after reboot during the installation of the host software, the utility automatically launches after the next host server reboot. This utility can also be launched manually.

The utility has a context sensitive online help to guide you through each step of the wizard.

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