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Process for DL4000 & Fibre Channel Integration
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Technical Resources The following table shows additional documentation available for reference. Hardware Component DL4000 AppAssure QLogic 2562 HBA Emulex LPE 12002 HBA Brocade 6505 MD3600f Software / Document or Resource Title DL4000 Manuals and Documentation Knowledge Article 118407 Knowledge Article 119910 QConvergeConsole OneCommand Manager EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide Dell PowerVault MD3600f and MD3620F Storage Arrays Deployment Guide Configuring Fibre Channel With Dell MD3600f/3620f/MD3660f Series Storage Arrays Location Product Support Support.software.dell.com Support.software.dell.com driverdownlaods.qlogic.com Emulex.com/products Product Support Product Support Product Support Process for DL4000 & Fibre Channel Integration The procedure to integrate and use fibre channel storage as a DL4000 backup repository follow these 7 general steps as outlined by this whitepaper: 1. Connect the DL4000 fibre channel HBA to a SAN switch. 2. Install the QLogic or Emulex HBA management software on the DL4000 3. Install the storage array multi path software on the DL4000 4. Fibre Channel Zoning: a. Inventory the DL4000 and storage array WWNs (World Wide Names). b. Zone the fibre channel fabric to allow the DL4000 to access the storage array. 5. Create a fibre channel LUN to be assigned and used as a DL4000 repository. 6. Mount the fibre channel storage LUN to the DL4000, 7. Configure the DL4000 fibre channel storage as a backup repository. 1. Connect the DL4000 fibre channel HBA to a SAN switch Refer to the "Configuring Fibre Channel with Dell MD3600f/3620f/MD3660f Series Storage Arrays Guide" found on dell.com/support. Consult with your SAN administrator for guidance connecting any fibre channel device into your fabric. 2. Install the QLogic or Emulex HBA management software on the DL4000 Download QLogic QConvergeConsole or Emulex OneCommand Manager HBA management software and install on the DL4000. 6 Document Classification (for non-Titus systems) | DL4XXX - Fibre Channel Implementation | Document numbers, revision numbers, and other document identifiers can be placed in the footer.