Dell PowerVault MD3660i Series Storage Array Betriebsanweisung

Dell PowerVault MD3660i Series Storage ArraysDeployment Guide

Redundant And Non-Redundant ConfigurationsNon-redundant configurations are configurations that provide only a single data path from a host to the stor

Figure 1. Four Hosts in a Dual-Controller ConfigurationIn the following figure, up to two servers are directly attached to the RAID controller modules

Figure 2. Two Hosts Connected to Two ControllersIn the following figure, up to two cluster nodes are directly attached to two RAID controller modules.

Figure 3. Two Cluster Nodes Connected to Two Controllers13

Network-Attached ConfigurationsYou can also cable the host servers to the RAID controller module iSCSI ports through industry-standard 10 Gbps or 1 Gb

Figure 4. 64 Servers Connected to Two ControllersThe following figure shows up to 64 stand-alone servers attached (using multiple sessions) to a dual

network allow two separate physical paths for each host, which ensures full redundancy if one of the paths fails. It is recommended you use two switch

Cabling PowerVault MD3060e Expansion EnclosuresYou can expand the capacity of your PowerVault MD3660i Series storage array by adding PowerVault MD3060

15. After the PowerVault MD3060e Series expansion enclosure is configured as an expansion enclosure of the storage array, restore the data that was ba

3Installing MD Storage ManagerThe PowerVault MD Series resource media contains software and drivers for both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating sys

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

Graphical Installation (Recommended)The MD Storage Manager configures, manages, and monitors the storage array. To install the MD storage manager:1. I

Silent Installation Silent Installation On WindowsTo run silent installation on a Windows system:1. Copy the custom_silent.properties file in the /win

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4Post Installation TasksBefore using the storage array for the first time, complete a number of initial configuration tasks in the order shown. These

iSCSI Configuration WorksheetThe IPv4 Settings — Worksheet and IPv6 Settings — Worksheet helps you plan your configuration. Recording host server and

Storage Array ConfigurationBefore a host iSCSI initiator and an iSCSI-based storage array can communicate, they must be configured with information su

• For redundancy in a dual controller (duplex) configuration, ensure each host network interface is configured to connect to both storage array contro

5Guidelines For Configuring Your Network For iSCSIThis section provides general guidelines for setting up your network environment and IP addresses fo

3. Restart network services using the following command:/etc/init.d/network restartUsing A DNS ServerIf you are using static IP addressing:1. In the C

NETWORKING=yes HOSTNAME=mymachine.mycompany.com2. Edit the configuration file for the connection you want to configure, either /etc/sysconfig/network-

ContentsNotes, Cautions, and Warnings...21 Introductio

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6Uninstalling MD Storage ManagerUninstalling MD Storage Manager From WindowsUninstall MD Storage Manager From Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Othe

Uninstalling MD Storage Manager From LinuxBy default, PowerVault MD Storage Manager is installed in the /opt/dell/mdstoragemanager directory. If anoth

7Appendix — Manual Configuration Of iSCSIThe following sections contain step-by-step instructions for configuring iSCSI on your storage array. However

You can discover the storage array either automatically or manually.Automatic Storage Array Discovery1. Launch MD Storage Manager.If this is the first

Task Purposedegrades or fails, or an adverse environmental condition occurs.Configure a storage array To create virtual disks and map them to hosts.St

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 cu

d) Save and close the /etc/iscsi/iscsid.conf file.5. From the console, restart the iSCSI service with the following command:service iscsi start6. Veri

Mutual CHAPIn addition to setting up target CHAP, you can set up mutual CHAP in which both the storage array and the iSCSI initiator authenticate each

CHAP Setting DescriptionCHAP If CHAP is selected and None is deselected, the storage array requires CHAP authentication before allowing access.2. To c

Using A DHCP server...

The iSCSI port you configured on the storage array during target discovery disappears.6. Under Target Portals, click Add and re-enter the IP address o

3. If you are using Mutual CHAP authentication, you can set the user name and password for CHAP authentication of the target(s) by the initiator by ed

Step 7: Connect To The Target Storage Array From The Host ServerFor Windows Server 2008 GUI Version1. Click Start → Program → Microsoft iSCSI Initiato

TCP_Port_Number_Of_Target_Portal * * *Login_Flags * * * * * Username PasswordAuthtype * Mapping_Countwhere– <Target_Name> is the target name as

Step 8: (Optional) Set Up In-Band ManagementOut-of-band management (see Step 1: Discover the Storage Array (Out-of-band Management Only) ) is the reco

8Appendix — Using Internet Storage Naming ServiceInternet Storage Naming Service (iSNS) server, supported only on Microsoft Windows iSCSI environments

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9Appendix — Load BalancingWindows Load Balance PolicyMulti-path drivers select the I/O path to a virtual disk through a specific RAID controller modul

The Computer Management window is displayed.2. Click Device Manager to show the list of devices attached to the host.3. Right-click the multi-path dis

Figure 6. Initiator ConfigurationTwo sessions with one TCP connection are configured from the host to each controller (one session per port), for a to

For Windows Server 2008 GUI Version...42For W

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10Appendix — Stopping And Starting iSCSI Services In LinuxTo manually stop the iSCSI services in Linux, certain steps must be followed to maintain par

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11IPv4 Settings — WorksheetNOTE: If you need additional space for more than one host server, use an additional sheet.Static IP address (host server) S

Static IP address (host server) Subnet Default gatewayiSCSI port 1, In 0 ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___iSCSI port 1

12IPv6 Settings — WorksheetNOTE: If you need additional space for more than one host server, use an additional sheet.Host iSCSI port 1Host iSCSI port

Router IP address ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____iSCSI controller 0, In 1IP address FE80 : 0000 : 0000 : 0000 : ____ : ____ : __

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1IntroductionThis guide provides information about deploying Dell PowerVault MD3660i storage arrays. The deployment process includes:• Hardware instal

One or more host servers attached to the storage array can access the data on the storage array. You can also establish multiple physical paths betwee

2Hardware InstallationBefore using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the:•Getting Started Guide—The Getting Started Guide that sh