Start the iscsi initiator, Configure the iscsi port, Configure the iscsi target – HP 3PAR Operating System Software User Manual

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1.

Click Configure.

2.

If the wizard displays the Reboot when finished checkbox, 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.

If the MPIO device ID is already configured on the host system, the wizard does not display
the Reboot when finished checkbox.

3.

Click Next.

Troubleshooting Task Completion

If SmartStart displays the message Failed to validate whether the current Windows task is complete,
click Configure again.

If the problem persists, contact HP support. For more information, see

“Support and Other Resources”

(page 50)

.

Start the iSCSI Initiator

NOTE:

SmartStart only supports the Microsoft iSCSI initiator.

1.

Click Start.

2.

Click Next.

Configure the iSCSI Port

1.

From the System list in the General pane, 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 pattern: 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 pane, 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 (maximum transmission unit) 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 Target

1.

Select the IP address of the iSCSI initiator on the host system.

2.

Click Configure.

3.

Click Next.

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