Getting Started Guide
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... 6 Other Documentation and Media You May Need . . . . . 7 Preparing the Host Server 8 Supported Operating Systems 8 Additional NICs for iSCSI 8 NIC Configuration 9 Installation and Configuration 9 Unpacking the System 9 Installing the Rails and System in a Rack 9 Connecting the Power Cable(s 10... the Power Cable(s 10 Cabling Your Expansion Enclosure 11 Turning On the Enclosure 11 Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts 12 Cabling Your SAN-Attached Hosts 13 Installing the Bezel 15 Installing the MD Storage Software 15 Enabling Premium Features (Optional 16 Locating Your Service Tag ...
... 6 Other Documentation and Media You May Need . . . . . 7 Preparing the Host Server 8 Supported Operating Systems 8 Additional NICs for iSCSI 8 NIC Configuration 9 Installation and Configuration 9 Unpacking the System 9 Installing the Rails and System in a Rack 9 Connecting the Power Cable(s 10... the Power Cable(s 10 Cabling Your Expansion Enclosure 11 Turning On the Enclosure 11 Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts 12 Cabling Your SAN-Attached Hosts 13 Installing the Bezel 15 Installing the MD Storage Software 15 Enabling Premium Features (Optional 16 Locating Your Service Tag ...
Getting Started Guide
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... required). • It is recommeded that you use different subnets for management and iSCSI data links. • Throughout the network, always use a dedicated IP SAN for the PowerVault MD32xxi RAID enclosure. NOTE: The illustrations in this document show only the default IP...worksheet gathers physical network information in a single source. • After completing the iSCSI worksheet, draw the configuration before configuring iSCSI. Before You Begin Before setting up your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD32xxi RAID enclosure, you must also ensure that critical network components are ...
... required). • It is recommeded that you use different subnets for management and iSCSI data links. • Throughout the network, always use a dedicated IP SAN for the PowerVault MD32xxi RAID enclosure. NOTE: The illustrations in this document show only the default IP...worksheet gathers physical network information in a single source. • After completing the iSCSI worksheet, draw the configuration before configuring iSCSI. Before You Begin Before setting up your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD32xxi RAID enclosure, you must also ensure that critical network components are ...
Getting Started Guide
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... each NIC directly connected to the MD32xxi must be on the number of the rack and the PowerVault MD12xx expansion enclosures above it is recommended that you use two or four unique subnets for iSCSI traffic. For direct-attached storage environments, each item with the packing list that came with the system... your system. Installation and Configuration WARNING: Before performing the following the safety instructions and the rack installation instructions provided with your system. NIC Configuration In a SAN environment, depending on a separate subnet.
... each NIC directly connected to the MD32xxi must be on the number of the rack and the PowerVault MD12xx expansion enclosures above it is recommended that you use two or four unique subnets for iSCSI traffic. For direct-attached storage environments, each item with the packing list that came with the system... your system. Installation and Configuration WARNING: Before performing the following the safety instructions and the rack installation instructions provided with your system. NIC Configuration In a SAN environment, depending on a separate subnet.
Deployment Guide
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The RAID controller modules are configurations that provide Ethernet connections to optional PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosures for non-critical data storage. Each RAID controller module has four iSCSI In port connectors that provide only a single data path from a host to...grouped according to the following categories: • Direct-attached configurations (no Ethernet switches are used) • Network-attached (SAN) configurations (Ethernet switches are used) Redundant and Non-Redundant Configurations Non-redundant configurations are identified as RAID controller module 0 ...
The RAID controller modules are configurations that provide Ethernet connections to optional PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosures for non-critical data storage. Each RAID controller module has four iSCSI In port connectors that provide only a single data path from a host to...grouped according to the following categories: • Direct-attached configurations (no Ethernet switches are used) • Network-attached (SAN) configurations (Ethernet switches are used) Redundant and Non-Redundant Configurations Non-redundant configurations are identified as RAID controller module 0 ...
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Figure 2-6 shows up to 32 stand-alone servers attached (using an IP SAN, the PowerVault MD3200i Series storage array can support up to the RAID controller module iSCSI ports through a network. An iSCSI configuration that have a second Ethernet connection to a dual RAID controller module configuration. 20 Hardware Installation or dual-path data ...physical paths for each host, which ensures full redundancy if one of the paths fail. By using multiple sessions) to as an IP SAN. Network-Attached Configurations You can also cable the host servers to 32 hosts simultaneously.
Figure 2-6 shows up to 32 stand-alone servers attached (using an IP SAN, the PowerVault MD3200i Series storage array can support up to the RAID controller module iSCSI ports through a network. An iSCSI configuration that have a second Ethernet connection to a dual RAID controller module configuration. 20 Hardware Installation or dual-path data ...physical paths for each host, which ensures full redundancy if one of the paths fail. By using multiple sessions) to as an IP SAN. Network-Attached Configurations You can also cable the host servers to 32 hosts simultaneously.
Deployment Guide
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...this point, unless you are adding the storage array to a SAN that corresponds to the host server. Step 3: Perform Target Discovery from the iSCSI Initiator This step identifies the iSCSI ports on the storage array. 4 If the iSCSI storage array uses a custom TCP port, change the Port number....supported. 58 Appendix-Manual Configuration 3 To enable ICMP PING responses for all ports, select Enable ICMP PING responses. 4 Click OK when all iSCSI storage array port configurations are complete. 5 Test the connection by performing a ping command on the General tab: • Local Adapter-Must ...
...this point, unless you are adding the storage array to a SAN that corresponds to the host server. Step 3: Perform Target Discovery from the iSCSI Initiator This step identifies the iSCSI ports on the storage array. 4 If the iSCSI storage array uses a custom TCP port, change the Port number....supported. 58 Appendix-Manual Configuration 3 To enable ICMP PING responses for all ports, select Enable ICMP PING responses. 4 Click OK when all iSCSI storage array port configurations are complete. 5 Test the connection by performing a ping command on the General tab: • Local Adapter-Must ...