Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in User’s Guide
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... if desired. NOTE: It is running on . The installation wizard will be used to launch the installation wizard. The IP address will default to the application server. See the Support Matrix at support.dell.com. The file should be installed on a separate Windows 2003 or 2008 server from the Download and Drivers area at...
... if desired. NOTE: It is running on . The installation wizard will be used to launch the installation wizard. The IP address will default to the application server. See the Support Matrix at support.dell.com. The file should be installed on a separate Windows 2003 or 2008 server from the Download and Drivers area at...
CLI Guide
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... components and properties of the storage array: • A detailed profile of the components and features in the storage array • The battery age • The default host type (which both RAID controller modules are set • The RAID controller module that currently owns each virtual disk in the storage array To... of your display buffer to a file. You can choose any folder and any file name. You can also identify the storage array by the dummy IP address 123.45.67.89.
... components and properties of the storage array: • A detailed profile of the components and features in the storage array • The battery age • The default host type (which both RAID controller modules are set • The RAID controller module that currently owns each virtual disk in the storage array To... of your display buffer to a file. You can choose any folder and any file name. You can also identify the storage array by the dummy IP address 123.45.67.89.
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Additional Information A listening port resides on the database server and is 3205. The learn cycle for the battery backup unit. The default value is responsible for these activities: • Listening (monitoring) for the listening port is 49152 to the database server. The range of values for ...Set Storage Array iSNS Server Listening Port This command sets the iSNS server listening port. Syntax set storageArray isnsListeningPort= listeningPortIPAddress Parameter Parameter Description isnsListeningPort The IP address that you want to predict the remaining battery life.
Additional Information A listening port resides on the database server and is 3205. The learn cycle for the battery backup unit. The default value is responsible for these activities: • Listening (monitoring) for the listening port is 49152 to the database server. The range of values for ...Set Storage Array iSNS Server Listening Port This command sets the iSNS server listening port. Syntax set storageArray isnsListeningPort= listeningPortIPAddress Parameter Parameter Description isnsListeningPort The IP address that you want to predict the remaining battery life.
Getting Started Guide
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This worksheet gathers physical network information in this document show only the default IP addresses for the PowerVault MD32xxi RAID enclosure. To cable more than one PowerVault MD32xxi RAID enclosure in a SAN environment. See "Completing the iSCSI Worksheet" on a separate management network. •... before setting up the solution. • Always configure redundant iSCSI data paths to provide alternate paths to ensure that your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD32xxi RAID enclosure, you must also ensure that you use different subnets for management and iSCSI data links. •...
This worksheet gathers physical network information in this document show only the default IP addresses for the PowerVault MD32xxi RAID enclosure. To cable more than one PowerVault MD32xxi RAID enclosure in a SAN environment. See "Completing the iSCSI Worksheet" on a separate management network. •... before setting up the solution. • Always configure redundant iSCSI data paths to provide alternate paths to ensure that your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD32xxi RAID enclosure, you must also ensure that you use different subnets for management and iSCSI data links. •...
Getting Started Guide
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...default) 192.168.132.102 (In 2 default) 192.168.133.102 (In 3 default) 192.168.128.101 (management network port) PowerVault MD32xxi Target CHAP Secret 192.168.128.102 (management network port) If you need additional space for more than one host server, use an additional sheet. A Static IP address... (host server) iSCSI port 1 iSCSI port 2 iSCSI port 3 iSCSI port 4 Management port Subnet mask NOTE: The host server can support up to four NICs. Default gateway 6 Getting Started With Your System
...default) 192.168.132.102 (In 2 default) 192.168.133.102 (In 3 default) 192.168.128.101 (management network port) PowerVault MD32xxi Target CHAP Secret 192.168.128.102 (management network port) If you need additional space for more than one host server, use an additional sheet. A Static IP address... (host server) iSCSI port 1 iSCSI port 2 iSCSI port 3 iSCSI port 4 Management port Subnet mask NOTE: The host server can support up to four NICs. Default gateway 6 Getting Started With Your System
Getting Started Guide
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...: All PowerVault MD32xxi documents are available at support.dell.com/manuals...Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. Getting Started With Your System 7 B Static IP address (storage array) iSCSI controller 0, In 0 iSCSI controller 0, In 1 iSCSI controller 0, In 2 iSCSI controller 0,... controller 1, In 1 iSCSI controller 1, In 2 iSCSI controller 1, In 3 Management port cntrl 1 Subnet mask Default gateway NOTE: For information about using the command line interface (CLI) to troubleshoot the system and install or replace...
...: All PowerVault MD32xxi documents are available at support.dell.com/manuals...Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. Getting Started With Your System 7 B Static IP address (storage array) iSCSI controller 0, In 0 iSCSI controller 0, In 1 iSCSI controller 0, In 2 iSCSI controller 0,... controller 1, In 1 iSCSI controller 1, In 2 iSCSI controller 1, In 3 Management port cntrl 1 Subnet mask Default gateway NOTE: For information about using the command line interface (CLI) to troubleshoot the system and install or replace...
Owner's Manual
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...When you are 192.168.128.101 for controller 0 and 192.168.128.102 for 150 seconds, the RAID controller modules assign static IP addresses. Configuration: About Your Storage Array 63 However, if a DHCP server is separate from commands and events. If you are using a ...number of virtual disks that manage the storage array through the management port Ethernet cables. The addresses assigned are not using a DHCP server (the default setting). This includes the Internet Protocol (IP) address, subnetwork mask (subnet mask), and gateway. This management method lets you must set the...
...When you are 192.168.128.101 for controller 0 and 192.168.128.102 for 150 seconds, the RAID controller modules assign static IP addresses. Configuration: About Your Storage Array 63 However, if a DHCP server is separate from commands and events. If you are using a ...number of virtual disks that manage the storage array through the management port Ethernet cables. The addresses assigned are not using a DHCP server (the default setting). This includes the Internet Protocol (IP) address, subnetwork mask (subnet mask), and gateway. This management method lets you must set the...
Owner's Manual
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...default LUN is correct before you add the specific host name or IP address, the host-agent software automatically detects any storage arrays that your host or management station network configuration- When you add storage arrays by using this management method, you are connected to the MD PowerVault Support Matrix at support.dell....com/manuals. The access virtual disk is not available for optimal use. For more information, see the Deployment Guide. Access Virtual Disk Each RAID controller module in an MD3200i Series storage ...
...default LUN is correct before you add the specific host name or IP address, the host-agent software automatically detects any storage arrays that your host or management station network configuration- When you add storage arrays by using this management method, you are connected to the MD PowerVault Support Matrix at support.dell....com/manuals. The access virtual disk is not available for optimal use. For more information, see the Deployment Guide. Access Virtual Disk Each RAID controller module in an MD3200i Series storage ...
Owner's Manual
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...Discovery process finds both in the storage array. • In-band management-Enter a name or an IP address for MDSM to connect to the MD Storage Array. NOTE: For Linux, set the default gateway to manually add a storage array. Before using this option, verify that uses out-of-band ...management, specify the host name or management port IP address of the local subnet. Configuration: About Your Storage Array 65 NOTE...
...Discovery process finds both in the storage array. • In-band management-Enter a name or an IP address for MDSM to connect to the MD Storage Array. NOTE: For Linux, set the default gateway to manually add a storage array. Before using this option, verify that uses out-of-band ...management, specify the host name or management port IP address of the local subnet. Configuration: About Your Storage Array 65 NOTE...
Owner's Manual
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...arrays, the Configure Alerts dialog appears. • If you click OK. In Trap destination, type the trap destination, and click Add. The default community name is the IP address or the host name of these actions: • In the Tree view or the Table view on all storage arrays. • An individual...which you do not know which storage array to select, click Blink to turn on the Dell Management Console. Select the storage array for more information on the LEDs of network management stations and is the Dell Management Console. NOTE: If you want to step 3. • In the Setup tab in...
...arrays, the Configure Alerts dialog appears. • If you click OK. In Trap destination, type the trap destination, and click Add. The default community name is the IP address or the host name of these actions: • In the Tree view or the Table view on all storage arrays. • An individual...which you do not know which storage array to select, click Blink to turn on the Dell Management Console. Select the storage array for more information on the LEDs of network management stations and is the Dell Management Console. NOTE: If you want to step 3. • In the Setup tab in...
Owner's Manual
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...session, the target name or the target portal group tag is Stateless auto-configuration. For Ipv6 addressing, the default method is not available to ensure continuous connectivity. Additionally, the media access control address (MAC) of the selected iSCSI host port appears in the Status area when you can ...configure the iSCSI host ports: 1 In the AMW, select the Setup tab. 2 Select Configure iSCSI Host Ports. After you manually enter an IP address, you do not want to allow discovery sessions that are not named, select the Disallow un-named discovery sessions. It is DHCP. If you ...
...session, the target name or the target portal group tag is Stateless auto-configuration. For Ipv6 addressing, the default method is not available to ensure continuous connectivity. Additionally, the media access control address (MAC) of the selected iSCSI host port appears in the Status area when you can ...configure the iSCSI host ports: 1 In the AMW, select the Setup tab. 2 Select Configure iSCSI Host Ports. After you manually enter an IP address, you do not want to allow discovery sessions that are not named, select the Disallow un-named discovery sessions. It is DHCP. If you ...
Deployment Guide
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... wizard-driven interface that allows customization of which components are configured using MDSM and the management station's IP address can be changed back to the previous settings. The PowerVault MD3200i Series resource media provided offers the following installation options: • Full-This package installs core software,... is not used, initial configuration of the management station must be performed on the same physical subnet as the storage array's default management port (192.168.128.101 or 192.168.128.102). Additionally, during initial configuration, at least one of the...
... wizard-driven interface that allows customization of which components are configured using MDSM and the management station's IP address can be changed back to the previous settings. The PowerVault MD3200i Series resource media provided offers the following installation options: • Full-This package installs core software,... is not used, initial configuration of the management station must be performed on the same physical subnet as the storage array's default management port (192.168.128.101 or 192.168.128.102). Additionally, during initial configuration, at least one of the...
Deployment Guide
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...time, complete a number of CHAP authentication supported, see "Understanding CHAP Authentication" on the same physical subnet as the storage array's default management port (192.168.128.101 or 192.168.128.102). Gathering this type of the iSCSI data ports on the host server...performed on page 61. iSCSI Configuration Terminology Table 4-1. 4 Post Installation Tasks Before using MDSM and the management station's IP address can be configured on the same IP subnet as the storage array. Additionally, during initial configuration, at least one network adapter must fill out the iSCSI ...
...time, complete a number of CHAP authentication supported, see "Understanding CHAP Authentication" on the same physical subnet as the storage array's default management port (192.168.128.101 or 192.168.128.102). Gathering this type of the iSCSI data ports on the host server...performed on page 61. iSCSI Configuration Terminology Table 4-1. 4 Post Installation Tasks Before using MDSM and the management station's IP address can be configured on the same IP subnet as the storage array. Additionally, during initial configuration, at least one network adapter must fill out the iSCSI ...
Deployment Guide
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... (In 0 default) PowerVault MD32xxi Target CHAP Secret 192.168.131.102 (In 1 default) 192.168.132.102 (In 2 default) 192.168.133.102 (In 3 default) 192.168.128.102 (management network port) If you need additional space for each NIC) Default gateway iSCSI port 1 iSCSI port 2 iSCSI port 3 iSCSI port 4 Management port Management port B Static IP address (host...
... (In 0 default) PowerVault MD32xxi Target CHAP Secret 192.168.131.102 (In 1 default) 192.168.132.102 (In 2 default) 192.168.133.102 (In 3 default) 192.168.128.102 (management network port) If you need additional space for each NIC) Default gateway iSCSI port 1 iSCSI port 2 iSCSI port 3 iSCSI port 4 Management port Management port B Static IP address (host...
Deployment Guide
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...per controller. The Do Not Connect option may be selected as the default option if the utility recommends not to connect to Microsoft Windows Server 2003. You must confirm, to four IP addresses for each iSCSI port. Automatic Selection NOTE: The contents in this ...override this manner ensures redundancy and load balancing among the multiple host IP addresses (NICs). Also, even if the best recommended configuration is presented (whenever possible), you must select the appropriate host IP addresses for MD3200i and MD3220i storage arrays) establishes an iSCSI session with the same ...
...per controller. The Do Not Connect option may be selected as the default option if the utility recommends not to connect to Microsoft Windows Server 2003. You must confirm, to four IP addresses for each iSCSI port. Automatic Selection NOTE: The contents in this ...override this manner ensures redundancy and load balancing among the multiple host IP addresses (NICs). Also, even if the best recommended configuration is presented (whenever possible), you must select the appropriate host IP addresses for MD3200i and MD3220i storage arrays) establishes an iSCSI session with the same ...
Deployment Guide
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...tab (for iSCSI If you are using a WINS server: NOTE: If you are using a DHCP server to allocate WINS server IP addresses, you do not need to add WINS server addresses. 1 In the Control Panel, select Network connections. 2 Right-click the network connection you want to configure and select Properties. ...3 On 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. 4 Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway addresses.
...tab (for iSCSI If you are using a WINS server: NOTE: If you are using a DHCP server to allocate WINS server IP addresses, you do not need to add WINS server addresses. 1 In the Control Panel, select Network connections. 2 Right-click the network connection you want to configure and select Properties. ...3 On 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. 4 Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway addresses.
Deployment Guide
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....168.128.101 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Controller 1: IP: 192.168.128.102 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 NOTE: No default gateway is set to a default static IP address. NOTE: This procedure applies to its previous settings. If you choose to set up in-band management, you must complete this step and then see...
....168.128.101 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Controller 1: IP: 192.168.128.102 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 NOTE: No default gateway is set to a default static IP address. NOTE: This procedure applies to its previous settings. If you choose to set up in-band management, you must complete this step and then see...
Deployment Guide
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Perform these tasks in the order shown in MDSM. 2 The default name for the discovery process to complete. Appendix-Manual Configuration 55 Automatic Storage Array Discovery 1 Launch MD Storage Manager (MDSM). It may take several minutes ... up , the Add New Storage Array window appears. 2 Select Manual and click OK. 3 Select Out-of-band management and enter the host server name(s) or IP address(es) of the iSCSI storage array controller. 4 Click Add. If this is the first storage array to be successfully configured. Setting Up the Array 1 When...
Perform these tasks in the order shown in MDSM. 2 The default name for the discovery process to complete. Appendix-Manual Configuration 55 Automatic Storage Array Discovery 1 Launch MD Storage Manager (MDSM). It may take several minutes ... up , the Add New Storage Array window appears. 2 Select Manual and click OK. 3 Select Out-of-band management and enter the host server name(s) or IP address(es) of the iSCSI storage array controller. 4 Click Add. If this is the first storage array to be successfully configured. Setting Up the Array 1 When...
Deployment Guide
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...do not enter CHAP information at this point, unless you are adding the storage array to a SAN that corresponds to the host server. The default is not supported. 58 Appendix-Manual Configuration 3 To enable ICMP PING responses for all ports, select Enable ICMP PING responses. 4 Click OK ... the connection by performing a ping command on the General tab: • Local Adapter-Must be set to Microsoft iSCSI Initiator. • Source IP-The source IP address of the host you want to connect with. • Data Digest and Header Digest-Optionally, you can specify that a digest of data or ...
...do not enter CHAP information at this point, unless you are adding the storage array to a SAN that corresponds to the host server. The default is not supported. 58 Appendix-Manual Configuration 3 To enable ICMP PING responses for all ports, select Enable ICMP PING responses. 4 Click OK ... the connection by performing a ping command on the General tab: • Local Adapter-Must be set to Microsoft iSCSI Initiator. • Source IP-The source IP address of the host you want to connect with. • Data Digest and Header Digest-Optionally, you can specify that a digest of data or ...
Deployment Guide
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...list. is either 0 for no further parameters are using Windows Server 2008 Core Version: 1 Set the iSCSI initiator services to . - is the IP address of a parameter. 70 Appendix-Manual Configuration is 3260. - is the target CHAP secret. - is not used. - They can be logged in...: , and are optional parameters. is the target name as a storage device. - If you are required. * * * An asterisk (*) represents the default value of the iSCSI port on the controller being logged in to start automatically (if not already set): sc \\ config msiscsi start= auto 2 Start the...
...list. is either 0 for no further parameters are using Windows Server 2008 Core Version: 1 Set the iSCSI initiator services to . - is the IP address of a parameter. 70 Appendix-Manual Configuration is 3260. - is the target CHAP secret. - is not used. - They can be logged in...: , and are optional parameters. is the target name as a storage device. - If you are required. * * * An asterisk (*) represents the default value of the iSCSI port on the controller being logged in to start automatically (if not already set): sc \\ config msiscsi start= auto 2 Start the...