Dell PowerVault MD3800i - Manual (Page 33)

iSCSI controller 0, In 1
IP address FE80 : 0000 : 0000 : 0000 : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____
Routable IP address 1 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____
Routable IP address 2 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____
Router IP address ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____
iSCSI controller 1, In 0
IP address FE80 : 0000 : 0000 : 0000 : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____
Routable IP address 1 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____
Routable IP address 2 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____
Router IP address ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____
Configuring iSCSI On Your Storage Array
The following sections contain step-by-step instructions for configuring iSCSI on your storage array.
However, before you begin, it is important to understand where each of these steps occur in relation to
your host server or storage array environment. The following table shows each iSCSI configuration step
and where it occurs.
Table 2. Host Server Vs. Storage Array
This Step is Performed on the Host Server Using
the Microsoft or Linux iSCSI Initiator
This Step is Performed on the Storage Array Using
PowerVault MD Storage Manager
1 Discover the storage array
2 Configure the iSCSI ports on the storage array
3 Perform target discovery from the iSCSI initiator
4 Configure host access
5 (Optional) Configure CHAP authentication on the
storage array
6 (Optional) Configure CHAP authentication on the
host server
7 Connect to the storage array from the host
server
8 (Optional) Set up in-band management
NOTE: It is recommended that you use the PowerVault Modular Disk Configuration Utility (MDCU)
for iSCSI configuration. The PowerVault MDCU wizards guides you through the configuration steps
described above. If you want to perform a manual configuration, see
Manual Configuration Of iSCSI .
Automatic Configuration Using the Modular Disk Configuration Utility
NOTE: If MDCU is not installed, it can be installed from the MD series resource media.
The MDCU provides a consolidated approach for configuring the iSCSI network of host servers and
iSCSI-based storage arrays using a wizard
‑driven interface. This utility also enables the user to configure
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