HP 3PAR StoreServ 7450 2-node HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 SmartStart 1.2 User&# - Page 29
Con Multipath I/O (MPIO), Start the iSCSI Initiator, Con the iSCSI Port
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Configure Multipath I/O (MPIO) Multipath I/O (MPIO) helps ensure the stability of the connection between the host and HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage systems. To configure MPIO: 1. Click Configure. 2. If the wizard displays the Reboot when finished check box, select it. In order to complete this MPIO configuration, the wizard will reboot the host system at the end of the iSCSI host configuration process. NOTE: If the MPIO device ID is already configured on the host system, the wizard does not display the Reboot when finished check box. 3. Click Next. Troubleshooting Task Completion If SmartStart displays the Failed to validate whether the current Windows task is complete message, click Configure again. If the problem persists, contact HP support. For more information, see "Support and Other Resources" (page 57). Start the iSCSI Initiator NOTE: SmartStart supports only the Microsoft iSCSI initiator. 1. Click Start. 2. Click Next. Configure the iSCSI Port 1. From the System list in the General group box, select the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage system on which you want to configure an iSCSI port. 2. From the Port list, select the port to configure. NOTE: HP 3PAR storage system ports are designated by the following format: node:slot:port The wizard displays the connected device type and the connected device. For example: Connected Device Type: Host Connected Device: Storage7200-DataCenter2 3. In the IP Settings group box, select whether to obtain the address automatically or enter it manually. To enter the IP address manually, enter the IP address, subnet mask address, and gateway address of the target iSCSI port on your HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage system. 4. From the MTU list, select the MTU size. The MTU size limits the size of data packets transmitted over the connection to ensure an appropriate load and steady flow. • If you are using default frames, use an MTU of 1500. • If you have configured jumbo frames, use an MTU of 9000. 5. Click Next. The system configures the port. When the state of the port is Ready, the wizard displays the next step (Configure the iSCSI target). Configure the iSCSI Host 29