Dell PowerVault MD3600i User Manual

Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 63
6 Test the connection by performing a ping command on each iSCSI storage
array port.
Step 3: Perform Target Discovery From the iSCSI
Initiator
This step identifies the iSCSI ports on the storage array to the host server.
Select the set of steps in one of the following sections (Microsoft Windows or
Linux) that corresponds to your operating system.
If you are using Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 GUI
version:
1
Click Start  Programs  Microsoft iSCSI Initiator or click Start  All
Programs
 Administrative Tools  iSCSI Initiator .
2 Click the Discovery tab.
3 Under Target Portals , click Add and enter the IP address or DNS name of
the iSCSI port on the storage array.
4 If the iSCSI storage array uses a custom TCP port, change the Port
number. The default is 3260.
5 Click Advanced and set the following values 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 header information be compiled during transmission
to assist in troubleshooting.
•
CHAP logon information —Leave this option unselected and do not
enter CHAP information at this point, unless you are adding the
storage array to a Storage Area Network (SAN) that has target CHAP
already configured.
NOTE: IPSec is not supported.
6 Click OK to exit the Advanced menu and click OK again to exit the Add
Targ et Porta ls
screen.
7 To exit the Discovery tab, click OK .
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Dell PowerVault MD3600i Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	PowerVault MD3600i
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Introduction

System Requirements

Details minimum hardware and software requirements for deploying the storage arrays.

Management Station Requirements

Lists system requirements for the management station used with MDSM.

Introduction to Storage Arrays

Provides an overview of storage array components and their function.

Hardware Installation

Storage Configuration Planning

Guides planning considerations before installing the storage array, including data needs and backups.

Storage Array Connections and Cabling

Explains connections, direct-attached, and network-attached cabling configurations for the storage array.

Cabling Expansion Enclosures

Covers connecting PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosures to the MD3600i Series storage array.

Software Installation

Installing MD Storage Software

Outlines the installation of core software, providers, and utilities for managing the storage array.

Installation Methods

Details graphical, console, and silent installation procedures for the storage software.

Post Installation Tasks

Preparation and Planning

Covers pre-configuration steps like worksheets and general network guidelines for iSCSI setup.

IP Address Configuration

Details setting up IPv4 and IPv6 addresses for host and storage array network interfaces.

Host Operating System Setup

Provides steps for configuring network interfaces on Windows and Linux hosts for iSCSI connectivity.

iSCSI Configuration and Connectivity

Guides configuring iSCSI on the storage array and host, using MDCU for automated setup.

Post Connection Establishment

Outlines final tasks after iSCSI connectivity, including virtual disk creation and mapping.

Uninstalling Software

Uninstalling From Microsoft Windows

Provides procedures for uninstalling Modular Disk Storage Software on various Windows versions.

Uninstalling From Linux

Describes how to uninstall MD Storage Manager from a Linux operating system.

Manual Configuration of iSCSI

iSCSI Configuration Overview

Maps iSCSI configuration steps to host server and storage array tasks.

Discovering the Storage Array

Details out-of-band discovery methods, including default port settings and discovery types.

Configuring Storage Array iSCSI Ports

Guides the configuration of iSCSI ports on the storage array, including IP settings and advanced options.

Host iSCSI Initiator Configuration

Covers target discovery, host access configuration, and CHAP authentication setup on the initiator.

Establishing Host to Array Connection

Provides steps for connecting the host server's iSCSI initiator to the storage array target.

Setting Up In-Band Management

Optional procedure for configuring in-band management for the storage array.

Load Balancing

Load Balance Policy Overview

Explains policies for selecting I/O paths to optimize performance in multi-path configurations.

Load Balance Policy Types

Describes Round Robin, Least Queue Depth, and Least Path Weight policies for I/O distribution.

Changing Load Balance Policies

Guides changing load balance policies using Windows Server 2008 device or disk management.

Increasing Bandwidth With iSCSI Sessions

Discusses how multiple iSCSI sessions can increase bandwidth and provide load balancing.

Using Internet Storage Naming Service (iSNS)

Stopping iSCSI Services in Linux