Post installation tasks, Before you begin – Dell PowerVault MD3200 User Manual

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Post Installation Tasks

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Post Installation Tasks

Before using the storage array for the first time, complete the initial

configuration tasks in the order shown. These tasks are performed using the

MD Storage Manager.

NOTE:

If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is not used, initial configuration

using the management station must be performed on the same physical subnet as the

storage array. Additionally, during initial configuration, at least one network adapter

must be configured on the same IP subnet as the storage array’s default management

port (192.168.128.101 or 192.168.128.102). After initial configuration, the management

ports are configured using MD Storage Manager and the management station’s IP

address can be changed back to the previous settings.

Before You Begin

NOTE:

Before you begin configuring iSCSI, it is recommended that you fill out the

IPv4 or IPv6 iSCSI configuration worksheet available in this document, see "IPv4

Settings—Worksheet" on page 33 and "IPv6 Settings—Worksheet" on page 34.

Gathering this type of information about your network before starting the

configuration steps helps you to complete the process more efficiently.

iSCSI Configuration Terminology

Table 4-1. Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration

Term

Definition

CHAP (Challenge Handshake

Authentication Protocol)

An optional security protocol used to control

access to an iSCSI storage system by restricting

use of the iSCSI data ports on both the host

server and storage array. For more information

on the types of CHAP authentication

supported, see "Understanding CHAP

Authentication" on page 62.

Host or host server

A server connected to the storage array using

iSCSI ports.

Host server port

SCSI port on the host server used to connect

it to the storage array.

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