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Guidelines For Configuring Your Network
For iSCSI
This section provides general guidelines for setting up your network environment and IP addresses for
use with the iSCSI ports on your host server and storage array. Your specific network environment may
require different or additional steps than shown here, so make sure you consult with your system
administrator before performing this setup.
NOTE: Ensure all your network components have flow control enabled.
Microsoft Windows Host Setup
To set up a Windows host network, you must configure the IP address and netmask of each iSCSI port
connected to the storage array. The specific steps depend on whether you are using a Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, static IP addressing, Domain Name System (DNS) server, or
Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) server.
NOTE: The server IP addresses must be configured for network communication to the same IP
subnet as the storage array management and iSCSI ports.
Using A DHCP server
If you are using a DHCP server:
1.
In the
Control Panel
, select
Network connections or Network and Sharing Center
and then click
Manage 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
Obtain an IP address automatically
, then click
OK
.
Using A Static IP Address
1.
In the
Control Panel
, select
Network connections
or
Network and Sharing Center
and then click
Manage 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.
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