Dell PowerVault MD3200i Deployment Guide - Page 38
Host Configuration Host Connectivity Configuration, Before Starting the Configuration Process
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5 Configure the IP protocols and addresses for the iSCSI ports. 6 Specify the CHAP authentication method. 7 Apply the settings after reviewing a summary. 8 Repeat the process starting from step 2 to configure additional arrays. Host Configuration (Host Connectivity Configuration) After you have completed configuring your iSCSI-based storage arrays, the next task is to run this utility on all hosts that need to access the storage arrays. Depending on your network configuration, your host may be the same machine you use to manage your storage arrays, or it may be on a completely separate network. The option to configure a host is disabled if the machine the utility is running on does not have an iSCSI initiator or the required driver components installed. When the option is disabled, the utility also displays an informational message. If you are running the utility on a host which is not connected to the iSCSI-based storage array (or which you do not wish to connect to the array), the informational message can be ignored. The task generally involves the following steps: 1 Discover available storage array(s) for connection. 2 Select a storage array to connect to. 3 Specify the CHAP secret. 4 Select the iSCSI ports the host's initiator uses to log on. 5 Repeat the process starting from step 2 to connect to additional arrays. 6 Repeat these steps on each host that needs access to the storage array(s). Before Starting the Configuration Process Before you start configuring the storage array or host connectivity, it is recommended that you fill out the iSCSI configuration worksheet to help you plan your configuration. You may need to use several worksheets depending on your configuration. 38 Post Installation Tasks