Dell PowerVault MD3260i Series, Deployment Manual

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Post Installation Tasks
Before using the storage array for the first time, complete a number of 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. Gathering this type of information about your network before starting the
configuration steps helps you to complete the process more efficiently.
iSCSI Configuration Terminology
Term Definition
CHAP (Challenge
Handshake
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 .
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.
iSCSI initiator The iSCSI-specific software installed on the host server that controls communications
between the host server and the storage array.
iSCSI host port The iSCSI port (two per controller) on the storage array.
iSNS (Microsoft
Internet Storage
Naming Service) An automated discovery, management and configuration Storage Naming Service) tool used by
some iSCSI devices.
Management station The system from which you manage your host server/storage array configuration.
Storage array The enclosure containing the storage data accessed by the host server.
Target An iSCSI port on the storage array that accepts and responds to requests from the iSCSI
initiator installed on the host server.
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