Dell MD3220, MD3200 manual Storage Array Configuration

The MDCU performs:

•Storage array configuration

•Host configuration

Storage Array Configuration

Before a host iSCSI initiator and an iSCSI-based storage array can communicate, they must be configured with information such as which IP addresses and authentication method to use. Since iSCSI initiators establish connections with an already configured storage array, the first task is to configure your storage arrays to make them available for iSCSI initiators.

This utility requires network access to the management ports of the storage arrays you wish to configure. You must have a properly functioning network infrastructure before attempting to configure your storage arrays. If your storage arrays are already configured, you can skip directly to the host configuration.

This configuration task generally involves the following steps:

1Discover available storage array(s) for configuration.

2Select a storage array to configure.

3Set a storage array name and password.

4Configure the IP protocols and addresses for the management ports.

5Configure the IP protocols and addresses for the iSCSI ports.

6Specify the CHAP authentication method.

7Apply the settings after reviewing a summary.

8Repeat the process starting from step 2 to configure additional arrays.

Host Configuration (Host Connectivity Configuration)

After you have completed configuring your iSCSI-based storage arrays, the next task is to run this utility on all hosts that need to access the storage arrays. Depending on your network configuration, your host may be the same machine you use to manage your storage arrays, or it may be on a completely separate network.

The option to configure a host is disabled if the machine on which the utility is running does not have an iSCSI initiator or the required driver components installed. When the option is disabled, the utility also displays an

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