NOTE:
By default, iLO obtains the management
IP address and subnet mask from the DHCP
server in your network. The hostname found on
the iLO tag is automatically registered with DNS
server in your network. If the DHCP configuration
is not possible or the system is not found in DNS,
use the direct attach method to configure iLO with
a static IP address.
e.
Using the default user information provided on the
iLO Network Settings tag, log on to iLO and
launch a remote console to the storage system.
NOTE:
In the event that the initial configuration is for a
two node cluster, ensure you have either a direct
connection or iLO connection to both file controllers.
For detailed instructions about access methods, see the
HPE Storage File Controller Administrator Guide
.
Cabling for the cluster heartbeat connection
A two-node Storage File Controller fail over cluster is
configured during initial setup. An ethernet cable is
connected to port 4 between the two file controllers as
depicted in the figure below. This is also known as the
cluster network interconnect. During the setup, you will
be prompted to set up a two-node cluster. This network
connection is used for establishing the initial
communication between the servers.
Figure 5: Connecting the servers
Connecting HPE 3PAR Storage array
Connect the 3PAR storage array to:
•
•
3PAR storage array management connection
Connecting HPE 3PAR Storage array to Storage
File Controllers
Before you begin the HPE Storage File Controllers
installation, ensure that other storage connections (Fibre
Channel or iSCSI) for the HPE 3PAR Storage Array are
connected. Use the suggested cabling guidelines to
connect the 3PAR storage array. For more information
on cabling, see the
HPE 3PAR StoreServ Cabling
Configuration Guide
.
Connecting HPE 3PAR Storage array to 3PAR
storage array management connection
Connect the HPE 3PAR Storage array management
network connections to the network. The 3PAR array
management IP address and login credentials is needed
during the initial configuration tasks (ICT) of the Storage
File Controllers. During the configuration in ICT, the
Storage File Controllers are able to communicate with
the 3PAR storage array management IP address. For
more information, see the
HPE Storage File Controller
Administrator Guide
.
Connecting HPE MSA Storage
Connect the MSA array to:
•
•
(Recommended) A remote management host
Connect the MSA Storage to Storage File
Controllers
Direct connect and switch connect environments are
supported between the MSA storage and the file
controllers. The MSA storage host connection ports can
be either Fibre Channel or iSCSI for clustered
environments. For switch-connect configurations,
connect cables from the MSA controller host connection
ports to the switch ports and from the switch ports to the
file controllers.
For cabling examples, including connecting directly to a
server, see the
HPE MSA Cabling Configuration Guide
.
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