Dell PowerVault MD3800i - Manual (Page 45)

3. Configure the iSCSI ports on the storage array.
NOTE: Using static IPv4 addressing is recommended, although DHCP is supported.
The following settings are available (depending on the configuration) by clicking the Advanced
button:
– Virtual LAN (VLAN) support—A VLAN is a network of different systems that behave as if they are
connected to the same segments of a local area network (LAN) and are supported by the same
switches and routers. When configured as a VLAN, a device can be moved to another location
without being reconfigured. To use VLAN on your storage array, obtain the VLAN ID from your
network administrator.
– Ethernet priority—This parameter is set to determine a network access priority.
– TCP listening port—The port number on the storage array that listens for iSCSI logins from host
server iSCSI initiators.
NOTE: The TCP listening port for the iSNS server is the port number the storage array
controller uses to connect to an iSNS server. This allows the iSNS server to register the iSCSI
target and portals of the storage array so that the host server initiators can identify them.
– Jumbo frames—Jumbo Ethernet frames are created when the maximum transmission units
(MTUs) are larger than 1500 bytes per frame. This setting is adjustable port-by-port.
4. To enable ICMP PING responses for all ports, select Enable ICMP PING responses.
5. Click OK when all iSCSI storage array port configurations are complete.
6. Test the connection by performing a ping command on each iSCSI storage array port.
Step 3: Performing Target Discovery From The iSCSI
Initiator
This step identifies the iSCSI ports on the storage array to the host server. Select the set of steps in one of
the following sections (Microsoft Windows or Linux) that corresponds to your operating system.
Perform Target Discovery From The iSCSI Initiator Using Windows Server
GUI Version
1. Click Start → All Programs → Administrative Tools → iSCSI Initiator.
2. Click the Discovery tab.
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 custom TCP port, change the Port number. The default is 3260.
5. Click Advanced and set the following values on the General tab:
– Local Adapter—Must be set to Microsoft iSCSI Initiator.
– Source IP—The source IP address of the host you want to connect with.
– Data Digest and Header Digest—Optionally, you can specify that a digest of data or header
information be compiled during transmission to assist in troubleshooting.
– CHAP logon information—Leave this option unselected and do not enter CHAP information at
this point, unless you are adding the storage array to a Storage Area Network (SAN) that has target
CHAP already configured.
NOTE: IPSec is not supported.
6. Click OK to exit the Advanced menu and click OK again to exit the Add Target Portals screen.
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