Dell PowerVault MD3600i and

MD3620i Storage Arrays

Deployment Guide

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 Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Management Station Requirements . . . . . . . . . 7

Introduction to Storage Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storage Configuration Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About the Storage Array Connections . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cabling the Storage Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Redundant and Non-Redundant
Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Direct-Attached Configurations . . . . . . . . . . 13
Network-Attached Configurations . . . . . . . . . 20

Cabling PowerVault MD1200 Series

Expansion Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Expanding With Previously Configured
PowerVault MD1200 Series
Expansion Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Expanding With New PowerVault MD1200 Series
Expansion Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing MD Storage Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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 Graphical Installation (Recommended) . . . . . . . 30
Console Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Silent Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4 Post Installation Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

iSCSI Configuration Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

IPv4 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
IPv6 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Guidelines for Configuring NICs on

Your Host Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Microsoft Windows Host Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Linux Host Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage Array . . . . . . . . 42

Automatic Configuration Using the
Modular Disk Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . 43

Post Connection Establishment Steps . . . . . . . . . . 52

5 Uninstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Uninstalling From Microsoft Windows . . . . . . . . . 55

Uninstalling From Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

A Appendix—Manual Configuration
of iSCSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Step 1: Discover the Storage Array
(Out-of-band Management Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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 Default Management IPv4 Port Settings . . . . . . 58
Automatic Storage Array Discovery . . . . . . . . 59
Manual Storage Array Discovery . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting Up the Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Step 2: Configure the iSCSI Ports on the

Storage Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Step 3: Perform Target Discovery From the

iSCSI Initiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Step 4: Configure Host Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Understanding CHAP Authentication . . . . . . . . . . 66

What is CHAP? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Target CHAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Mutual CHAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
CHAP Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Step 5: Configure CHAP Authentication on the

Storage Array (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configuring Target CHAP Authentication
on the Storage Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configuring Mutual CHAP Authentication
on the Storage Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Step 6: Configure CHAP Authentication on the

Host Server (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Step 7: Connect to the Target Storage Array From the

Host Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Step 8: (Optional) Set Up In-Band Management . . . . 77

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 B Appendix—Using Internet Storage
Naming Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

C Appendix—Load Balancing . . . . . . . . . . 81
Load Balance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Round Robin With Subset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Least Queue Depth With Subset . . . . . . . . . . 82
Least Path Weight With Subset. . . . . . . . . . . 82
Changing Load Balance Policies on the
Windows Server 2008 Operating System . . . . . . 82
Increasing Bandwidth With Multiple
iSCSI Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

D Appendix—Stopping iSCSI Services

in Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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 1
Introduction
This guide provides information about deploying Dell PowerVault MD
MD3600i and MD3620i storage arrays. The deployment process includes:
• Hardware installation
• Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) software installation
• Initial system configuration
Other information provided include system requirements, storage array
organization, and utilities.
NOTE: For more information on product documentation, see
support.dell.com/manuals.
MDSM enables an administrator to configure and monitor storage arrays for
optimum usability. The version of MDSM included on the MD3600i Series
resource media can be used to manage both the MD3600i Series and the
earlier generation MD3200i and MD3000i Series storage arrays. MDSM is
compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.

System Requirements
Before installing and configuring the MD3600i Series hardware and software,
ensure that the minimum system requirements are met, and the supported
operating system is installed. For more information, see the Dell PowerVault
Support Matrix available on support.dell.com/manuals.

Management Station Requirements

A management station uses MDSM to configure and manage storage arrays
across the network, and must meet the following minimum system
requirements:
• Intel Pentium or an equivalent processor (333 MHz or faster) with 512 MB
RAM (1024 MB recommended)
• 1 GB disk space
• Display resolution of 1024x768 with 16 million colors (1280x1024 32-bit
recommended)

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 • Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server. Operating system installations can be either native or
hypervisor guest configurations. Supported hypervisors include Microsoft
Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and VMware. For information about the
supported versions, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com.
• Administrator or equivalent permissions.

Introduction to Storage Arrays

A storage array includes various hardware components, such as physical disks,
RAID controller modules, fans, and power supplies, gathered into enclosures.
An enclosure containing physical disks accessed through RAID controller
modules is called a storage array.
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 between the
host(s) and the storage array so that loss of any single path (for example,
through failure of a host server port) does not result in loss of access to data
on the storage array.
The storage array is managed by MDSM running on a:
• Host server—On a host server, MDSM and the storage array communicate
management requests and event information using iSCSI ports.
• Management station—On a management station, MDSM communicates
with the storage array either through an Ethernet connection to the
storage array management port or though an Ethernet connection to a
host server, which passes management information between the
management station and the storage array using iSCSI ports.
Using MDSM, you can configure the physical disks in the storage array into
logical components called disk groups and then divide the disk groups into
virtual disks. Disk groups are created in the unconfigured capacity of a storage
array. Virtual disks are created in the free capacity of a disk group.
Unconfigured capacity comprises physical disks not already assigned to a disk
group. When a virtual disk is created using unconfigured capacity, a disk
group is automatically created. If the only virtual disk in a disk group is
deleted, the disk group is also deleted. Free capacity is space in a disk group
that is not assigned to any virtual disk.

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 Data is written to the physical disks in the storage array using RAID
technology. RAID levels define the way in which data is written to physical
disks. Different RAID levels offer different levels of accessibility, redundancy,
and capacity. You can set a specified RAID level for each disk group and
virtual disk on your storage array.
For more information about using RAID and managing data in your storage
solution, see the Owner’s Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.

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Hardware Installation
Before using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the:
• Getting Started Guide—The Getting Started Guide that shipped with
the storage array provides information to configure the initial setup of
the system.
• Planning section of the Owner’s Manual—The planning section provides
information about important concepts you should know before setting
up your storage solution at support.dell.com/manuals.

Storage Configuration Planning

Consider the following before installing your storage array:
• Evaluate data storage needs and administrative requirements.
• Calculate availability requirements.
• Decide the frequency and level of backups, such as weekly full backups
with daily partial backups.
• Consider storage array options, such as password protection and e-mail
alert notifications for error conditions.
• Design the configuration of virtual disks and disk groups according to a
data organization plan. For example, use one virtual disk for inventory, a
second for financial and tax information, and a third for customer
information.
• Decide whether to allow space for hot spares, which automatically replace
failed physical disks.

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 About the Storage Array Connections
The storage array is connected to a host using two hot-swappable RAID
controller modules. The RAID controller modules are identified as RAID
controller module 0 and RAID controller module 1.
Each RAID controller module has two iSCSI In port connectors that provide
Ethernet connections to the host server or switches. Each RAID controller
module also contains an Ethernet management port and a SAS Out port. The
Ethernet management port allows you to install a dedicated management
station (server or stand-alone system). The SAS Out port allows you to
connect the storage array to optional PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion
enclosures for additional storage capacity.
Each PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array can be expanded to a
maximum of 96 physical disks through a maximum of seven MD1200 Series
expansion enclosures.

Cabling the Storage Array

The iSCSI interface enables different host-to-controller configurations. The
figures in this chapter are grouped according to the following categories:
• Direct-attached configurations (no Ethernet switches are used)
• Network-attached (SAN) configurations (Ethernet switches are used)

Redundant and Non-Redundant Configurations

Non-redundant configurations are configurations that provide only a single
data path from a host to the storage array. This type of configuration is only
recommended for non-critical data storage. Path failure from a failed or
removed cable, a failed NIC, or a failed or removed RAID controller module
results in loss of host access to storage on the storage array.
Redundancy is established by installing separate data paths between the host
and the storage array, in which each path is to one of the two RAID controller
modules installed in the storage array. Redundancy protects the host from
losing access to data in the event of path failure, because both RAID
controller modules can access all the disks in the storage array.

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 Direct-Attached Configurations
You can connect the Ethernet ports of the host servers directly to the storage
array RAID controller module iSCSI ports.

Single Path Data Configurations

With a single path configuration, a group of heterogeneous hosts can be
connected to the storage array through a single physical Ethernet port. Since
there is only one port, there is no redundancy, although each iSCSI portal
supports multiple connections. This configuration is supported for both
single controller and dual controller modes.

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 Figure 2-1 shows a non-redundant cabling configuration to the RAID
controller modules using a single path data configuration.

Figure 2-1. Two Hosts Connected to a Single Controller

Server 1 Server 2

Storage array

Corporate, public,
or private network

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 Figure 2-2 shows one host connected to a single controller array.

Figure 2-2. One Host Connected to a Single Controller

Server

Storage array

Corporate, public,
or private network

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 Figure 2-3 shows four stand-alone hosts supported in a dual controller array
configuration with a single data path.

Figure 2-3. Four Hosts in a Dual-Controller Configuration

Server 1 Server 2 Server 3 Server 4

Storage array

Corporate, public,
or private network

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 Dual-Path Data Configuration
In Figure 2-4, up to two servers are directly attached to the RAID controller
modules. If the host server has a second Ethernet connection to the array,
it can be attached to the iSCSI ports on the array's second controller.
This configuration provides improved availability by allowing two separate
physical paths for each host, which ensures full redundancy if one of the
paths fail.
In Figure 2-5, up to two cluster nodes are directly attached to two RAID
controller modules. Since each cluster node has redundant paths, loss of a
single path would still allow access to the to the storage array through the
alternate path.

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 Figure 2-4. Two Hosts Connected to Two Controllers

Server 1 Server 2

Storage array

Corporate, public,
or private network

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 Figure 2-5. Two Hosts Connected in a Dual-Controller Configuration

Two node cluster server

Storage array

Corporate, public,
or private network

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 Network-Attached Configurations
You can also cable the host servers to the RAID controller module iSCSI ports
through industry-standard 10G or 1G Ethernet switches. An iSCSI
configuration that uses Ethernet switches is frequently referred to as an IP
SAN. By using an IP SAN, the PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array can
support up to 64 hosts simultaneously. This configuration supports either
single- or dual-path data configurations and either single or dual controller
modules.
Figure 2-6 shows up to 64 stand-alone servers attached (using multiple
sessions) to a single RAID controller module through a network. Hosts that
have a second Ethernet connection to the 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 switches for more redundancy. However,
single switch configuration is also supported. Figure 2-7 shows how the same
number of hosts can be similarly attached to a dual RAID controller module
configuration.
Figure 2-8 shows up to 64 stand-alone servers attached (using multiple
sessions) to a single RAID controller module through a network using a 1G to
10G aggregation scheme. The NICs on the servers are 1G NICs and the
uplink ports on the 1G switches are 10G. Hosts that have a second Ethernet
connection to the 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 switches for more redundancy. However, single switch configuration is
also supported.
Figure 2-9 shows how the same number of hosts can be similarly attached to a
dual RAID controller module configuration. Hardware redundancy is
achieved in this configuration, in case of any switch failure.

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 Figure 2-6. 64 Servers Connected to a Single Controller

Up to 64 hosts

Switch

Storage array

Corporate, public,
or private network

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 Figure 2-7. 64 Servers Connected to Two Controllers

Up to 64 hosts

Storage array

Corporate, public,
or private network

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 Figure 2-8. 64 Servers Connected to a Single RAID Controller

Up to 64 hosts

1G NICs

1G Switches

10G Uplinks

10G Switch

Storage array

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 Figure 2-9. 64 Servers Connected to Two RAID Controllers

Up to 64 hosts

1G NICs

1G Switches

10G Uplinks

10G Switches

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 Cabling PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion
Enclosures
You can expand the capacity of your PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array
by adding PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosures. You can expand
the physical disk pool to a maximum of 96 physical disks using a maximum of
seven expansion enclosures.

Expanding With Previously Configured PowerVault MD1200 Series

Expansion Enclosures
Use this procedure if your expansion enclosure is directly attached to and
configured on a Dell PERC H800 adapter. Data from virtual disks created on
a PERC H800 adapter cannot be directly migrated to a PowerVault MD3600i
Series storage array or to a PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosure
connected to a PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array.
CAUTION: If a PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosure that was
previously attached to PERC H800 adapter is used as an expansion enclosure to a
PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array, the physical disks of the expansion
enclosure are reinitialized and data is lost. You must backup all data on the
expansion enclosure before attempting the expansion.
To attach previously configured PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion
enclosures to the PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array:
1 Back up all data on the expansion enclosure(s).
2 While the enclosure is still attached to the PERC H800 controller,
upgrade the expansion enclosure firmware to the latest version
at support.dell.com.
Windows systems users can reference the DUP.exe package and Linux
kernel users can reference the DUP.bin package.

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 3 Before adding the expansion enclosure(s), ensure that the storage array
software is installed and is up to date. For more information, see the
Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.
a Install the software and driver package included on the PowerVault
MD3600i Series resource media. For information about installing the
software, see "Software Installation" on page 29.
b Using MDSM, update the RAID controller module firmware and
NVSRAM to the latest versions available at support.dell.com. In the
Enterprise Management Window (EMW), Click Tools Upgrade
RAID Controller Module Firmware.
4 Stop all I/O and turn off the system.
a Stop all I/O to the storage array and turn off the host systems attached
to the storage array.
b Turn off the storage array.
c Turn off the expansion enclosure(s) in the affected system.
5 Cable the expansion enclosure(s) to the storage array.
6 Turn on attached units:
a Turn on the expansion enclosure(s). Wait for the enclosure status
LED to light blue.
b Turn on the storage array and wait for the status LED to indicate that
the unit is ready:
• If the status LEDs light solid amber, the storage array is still
coming online.
• If the status LEDs are blinking amber, there is an error that can be
viewed using the MDSM.
• If the status LEDs light solid blue, the storage array is ready.
c After the storage array is online and ready, turn on any attached host
systems.
7 After the PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosure is configured as
an expansion enclosure of the storage array, restore the data that was
backed up in step 1.
After the expansion enclosures are online, they can be accessed as a part of
the storage array.

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 Expanding With New PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures
Perform the following steps to attach new PowerVault MD1200 Series
expansion enclosures to a PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array:
1 Before adding the expansion enclosure(s), ensure that the storage array
software is installed and up to date. For more information, see the Support
Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.
a Install the software and driver package included on the PowerVault
MD3600i Series resource media.
b Set up the MD1200 Series expansion enclosure(s). For information
about setting up the MD1200 Series expansion enclosure(s), see the
Hardware Owner’s Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
c Using MDSM, update the RAID controller module firmware and
NVSRAM to the latest versions available on support.dell.com.
From the Enterprise Management Window (EMW), Click
Tools Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware.
2 Stop I/O and turn off all systems:
a Stop all I/O to the storage array and turn off affected host systems
attached to the storage array.
b Turn off the storage array.
c Turn off any expansion enclosure(s) in the affected system.
3 Cable the expansion enclosure(s) to the storage array.
4 Turn on attached units:
a Turn on the expansion enclosure(s). Wait for the enclosure status
LED to light blue.
b Turn on the storage array and wait for the status LED to indicate that
the unit is ready:
• If the status LEDs light solid amber, the storage array is still
coming online.
• If the status LEDs are blinking amber, there is an error that can be
viewed using MDSM.
• If the status LEDs light solid blue, the storage array is ready.
c After the storage array is online and ready, turn on any attached host
systems.

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 5 Using MDSM, update all attached expansion enclosure firmware if it is out
of date:
a From the EMW, select the enclosure that you want to update and
enter the Array Management Window (AMW). Click Advanced
Maintenance DownloadEMM Firmware.
b Select Select All to update all the attached expansion enclosures
simultaneously.

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 3
Software Installation
The Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series resource media contains software and
drivers for both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
The root of the media contains a readme.txt file covering changes to the
software, updates, fixes, patches, and other important data applicable to both
Linux and Windows operating systems. The readme.txt file also specifies
requirements for accessing documentation, information regarding versions of
the software on the media, and system requirements for running the software.
For more information on supported hardware and software for Dell PowerVault
systems, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.
NOTE: It is recommended that you install all the latest updates available at
support.dell.com.

Installing MD Storage Software

The PowerVault MD3600i Series storage software installer provides features that
include the core software, providers, and optional utilities. The core software
feature includes the host-based storage agent, multipath driver, and Modular
Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) application used to configure, manage, and
monitor the storage array solution. The providers feature includes providers for
the Microsoft Virtual Disk Service (VDS) and Microsoft Volume Shadow-Copy
Service (VSS) framework. The Modular Disk Configuration Utility (MDCU) is
an optional utility that provides a consolidated approach for configuring the
management ports, iSCSI host ports, and creating sessions for the iSCSI Modular
Disk storage arrays. It is recommended that you install and use the MDCU to
configure iSCSI on each host connected to the storage array.
NOTE: For more information about the Microsoft VDS and Microsoft VSS providers,
see the MD3600i Owner's Manual. To install the software on a Windows or Linux
system, you must have administrative or root privileges.

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 NOTE: If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is not used, initial configuration
of 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 MDSM and the management station’s IP address can be
changed back to the previous settings.
The PowerVault MD3600i Series resource media provided offers the following
three installation methods:
• Graphical Installation (Recommended)—This is the recommended
installation procedure for most users. The installer presents a graphical
wizard-driven interface that allows customization of which components
are installed.
• Console Installation—This installation procedure is useful for Linux users
that do not desire to install an X-Window environment on their supported
Linux platform.
• Silent Installation—This installation procedure is useful for users that
prefer to create scripted installations.

Graphical Installation (Recommended)

1 Depending on your configuration, insert the resource media in either the
management station or the host server.
Depending on the autorun settings of the operating system, the Dell
PowerVault MD36xxi Resource DVD window may be displayed or a
prompt may be displayed to run the md_launcher.exe file. If the
PowerVault MD launcher is not displayed and there is no prompt to run
the md_launcher.exe file, perform the following steps:
• For Windows-based systems, navigate to the root of the resource
media and run the md_launcher.exe file.
• For Linux-based systems, navigate to the root of the resource media
and run the autorun file.
NOTE: By default, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) mounts the resource
media with the –noexec mount option which does not allow you to run
executable files. For more information and to change the settings, see
“Release Notes” in the Readme.txt file. The Readme.txt file is located in the
root of the resource media.

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 2 Select Install MD36xxi Storage Software.
3 Install the MD Storage Manager software. Select one of the following
installation options:
• Full (recommended)—This package installs core software, providers,
and utilities. It includes the necessary host-based storage agent,
multipath driver, MD Storage Manager, providers, and optional
utilities.
• Host Only—This package includes the host-based storage agent,
multipath drivers, and optional utilities required to configure the host.
• Management Station—This package includes the MD Storage
Manager, providers, and optional utilities.
• Custom—This option allows you to select specific components.
4 Reboot each host server.
5 Launch the MDCU if it does not appear automatically after rebooting the
host server. To launch the MDCU:
• In a Windows-based operating system, click Start Dell Modular
Disk Configuration Utility.
• In a Linux-based operating system, double-click the Modular Disk
Configuration Utility icon on the desktop.
6 Follow the instructions on the screen and proceed to the next step.
7 Start the Modular Disk Storage Manager Client and discover the array(s).
8 Perform the remaining post-installation tasks.
NOTE: The installer automatically installs the required drivers, initiators, and
operating system patches/hotfixes. All the drivers are also available at
support.dell.com.

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 Console Installation
NOTE: Console installation only applies to Linux systems that are not running a
graphical environment.
The autorun script in the root of the resource media detects when there is no
graphical environment running and automatically starts the installer in a
text-based mode. This mode provides the same options as graphical
installation with the exception of the MDCU specific options. The MDCU
requires a graphical environment to operate.
NOTE: The console mode installer provides the option to install the MDCU.
However, a graphical environment is required to utilize the MDCU.

Silent Installation
This option allows you to install the software in an unattended mode. To run
silent installation in a Windows system, perform the following steps:
1 To begin the installation with all the default options, navigate to the
windows folder on the resource media and run the following command:
md36xxi_install -i silent
2 To specify which features are to be installed silently, modify the
custom_silent.properties file located in the same directory and copy it to a
writable location on the host server. This file contains a list of supported
features and their descriptions. To utilize the modified
custom_silent.properties file, run the command:
md36xxi_install -f
C:\path\to\custom_silent.properties

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 To run silent installation in a Linux system, perform the following steps:
1 To begin the installation with all the default options, navigate to the linux
folder on the resource media and run the following command:
./md36xxi_install.bin –i silent
2 To specify which features are to be installed silently, you must modify the
custom_silent.properties file located in the same directory and copy it to a
writable location on the host server. This file contains a list of supported
features and their descriptions. To utilize the modified
custom_silent.properties file, run the command:
./md36xxi_install.bin -f
/path/to/custom_silent.properties

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Post Installation Tasks
Before using the storage array for the first time, complete a number of initial
configuration tasks in the order shown. These tasks are performed using the
MD Storage Manager (MDSM) or, optionally, the Modular Disk
Configuration Utility (MDCU) software.
NOTE: If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is not used, perform the initial
configuration using the management station 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 MDSM and the management station’s IP address can be changed
back to the previous settings.

Before You Begin

Before you begin configuring iSCSI, fill out the iSCSI configuration worksheet.
Gathering this type of information about your network prior to starting the
configuration steps helps you to complete the process in less time.

iSCSI Configuration Terminology

Table 4-1. Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration

Term Definition
CHAP (Challenge Handshake An optional security protocol used to control
Authentication Protocol) 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 66.
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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 Table 4-1. Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration

Term Definition
iSCSI initiator The iSCSI-specific software installed on the
host server that controls communications
between the host server and the storage array.
iSCSI host port The iSCSI port (two per controller) on the
storage array.
iSNS (Microsoft Internet Storage An automated discovery, management and
Naming Service) configuration Storage Naming Service) tool
used by some iSCSI devices.
Management station The system from which you manage your
host server/storage array configuration.
Storage array The enclosure containing the storage data
accessed by the host server.
Target An iSCSI port on the storage array that
accepts and responds to requests from the
iSCSI initiator installed on the host server.

iSCSI Configuration Worksheet

The iSCSI configuration worksheet helps you plan your configuration.
Recording host server and storage array IP addresses at a single location
enables you to configure your setup faster and more efficiently.
"Guidelines for Configuring NICs on Your Host Server" on page 39 provides
general network setup guidelines for both Windows and Linux environments. It
is recommended that you review these guidelines before completing the
worksheet.

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 IPv4 Settings
host server Mutual CHAP
A
Secret

192.168.131.101 (In 1 default) 192.168.128.101 (management network port)

192.168.130.101 (In 0 default) Target CHAP

PowerVault
Secret
B MD36x0i

192.168.130.102 (In 0 default)

192.168.128.102 (management network port)

192.168.131.102 (In 1 default)

If you need additional space for more than one host server, use an additional sheet.
Subnet
A Static IP address (host server) (should be different for each NIC) Default gateway
iSCSI port 1 ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___
iSCSI port 2 ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___
Management port ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___
Management port ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___

B Static IP address (host server) Subnet Default gateway

iSCSI controller 0, In 0 ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___
iSCSI controller 0, In 1 ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___
Management port cntrl 0 ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___
iSCSI controller 1, In 0 ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___
iSCSI controller 1, In 1 ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___
Management port cntrl 1 ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ___

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 IPv6 Settings
host server
A Mutual CHAP

Target CHAP
B

PowerVault MD36x0i

If you need additional space for more than one host server, use an additional sheet.
Host iSCSI port 1 Host iSCSI port 2
A Link local IP address ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ Link local IP address ___ . ___ . ___ . ___

Routable IP address ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ Routable IP address ___ . ___ . ___ . ___

Subnet prefix ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ Subnet prefix ___ . ___ . ___ . ___

Gateway ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ Gateway ___ . ___ . ___ . ___
B
iSCSI controller 0, In 0

IP address FE80 : 0000 : 0000 : 0000 : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Routable IP address 1 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Routable IP address 2 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Router IP address ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

iSCSI controller 0, In 1

IP address FE80 : 0000 : 0000 : 0000 : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Routable IP address 1 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Routable IP address 2 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Router IP address ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

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 iSCSI controller 1, In 0

IP address FE80 : 0000 : 0000 : 0000 : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Routable IP address 1 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Routable IP address 2 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Router IP address ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

iSCSI controller 1, In 1

IP address FE80 : 0000 : 0000 : 0000 : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Routable IP address 1 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Routable IP address 2 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Router IP address ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Guidelines for Configuring NICs on Your Host

Server
This section provides general guidelines for setting up your network
environment and IP addresses for use with the iSCSI ports on your host server
and storage array. In order for hosts to communicate with management and/or
iSCSI ports of storage arrays, local NICs must be configured with IP addresses
capable of communication with the addresses listed in the IPv4/IPv6
worksheet. Your specific network environment may require different or
additional steps than shown here, so make sure you consult with your system
administrator before performing this setup.

Microsoft Windows Host Setup

To set up a Windows host network, you must configure the IP address and
netmask of each iSCSI port connected to the storage array. The specific steps
depend on whether you are using a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) server, static IP addressing, Domain Name System (DNS) server, or
Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) server.
NOTE: The server IP addresses must be configured for network communication to
the same IP subnet as the storage array management and iSCSI ports.

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 If you are using a DHCP server:
1 In the Control Panel, select Network connections or Network and
Sharing Center and then click Manage network connections.
2 Right-click the network connection you want to configure and
select Properties.
3 On the General tab (for a local area connection) or the Networking tab
(for all other connections), select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then
click Properties.
4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically, then click OK.
If you are using static IP addressing:
1 In the Control Panel, select Network connections or Network and Sharing
Center and then click Manage network connections.
2 Right-click the network connection you want to configure and select
Properties.
3 On the General tab (for a local area connection) or the Networking tab
(for all other connections), select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then
click Properties.
4 Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address, subnet mask,
and default gateway addresses.
If you are using a DNS server:
1 In the Control Panel, select Network connections or Network and Sharing
Center and then click Manage network connections.
2 Right-click the network connection you want to configure and select
Properties.
3 On the General tab (for a local area connection) or the Networking tab
(for all other connections), select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then
click Properties.
4 Select Obtain DNS server address automatically or enter the preferred
and alternate DNS server IP addresses and click OK.
If you are using a WINS server:
NOTE: If you are using a DHCP server to allocate WINS server IP addresses, you
do not need to add WINS server addresses.
1 In the Control Panel, select Network connections.

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 2 Right-click the network connection you want to configure and select
Properties.
3 On the General tab (for a local area connection) or the Networking tab
(for all other connections), select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then
click Properties.
4 Select Advanced WINS tab and click Add.
5 In the TCP/IP WINS server window, type the IP address of the WINS
server and click Add.
6 To enable use of the Lmhosts file to resolve remote NetBIOS names, select
Enable LMHOSTS lookup.
7 To specify the location of the file that you want to import into the
Lmhosts file, select Import LMHOSTS and then select the file in the
Open dialog box.
8 Enable or disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
If using Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Core Version, use the netsh
interface command to configure the iSCSI ports on the host server.

Linux Host Setup

To set up a Linux host network, you must configure the IP address and
netmask of each iSCSI port connected to the storage array. The specific steps
depend on whether you are configuring TCP/IP using DHCP or configuring
TCP/IP using a static IP address.
NOTE: The server IP addresses must be configured for network communication to
the same IP subnet as the storage array management and iSCSI ports.
If you are using DHCP (root users only):
1 Edit the /etc/sysconfig/network file:
NETWORKING=yes HOSTNAME=mymachine.mycompany.com

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 2 Edit the configuration file for the connection you want to configure, either
/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-ethX (for Red Hat Enterprise Linux)
or /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-eth-id-XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (for SUSE
Enterprise Linux).
BOOTPROTO=dhcp
Also, verify that an IP address and netmask are not defined.
3 Restart network services using the following command:
/etc/init.d/network restart
If you are using a static IP address (root users only):
1 Edit the /etc/sysconfig/network file as follows:
NETWORKING=yes HOSTNAME=mymachine.mycompany.com
GATEWAY=255.255.255.0
2 Edit the configuration file for the connection you want to configure, either
/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-ethX (for Red Hat Enterprise Linux)
or /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-eth-id-XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (for SUSE
Enterprise Linux).
BOOTPROTO=static BROADCAST=192.168.1.255 IPADDR=
192.168.1.100 NETMASK=255.255.255.0 NETWORK=
192.168.1.0 ONBOOT=yes TYPE=Ethernet
HWADDR=XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX GATEWAY=192.168.1.1
3 Restart network services using the following command:
/etc/init.d/network restart

Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage Array

The following sections contain step-by-step instructions for configuring
iSCSI on your storage array, using the Modular Disk Configuration Utility
(MDCU).
It is recommended that you use the Modular Disk Configuration Utility
(MDCU) for iSCSI configuration. The MDCU wizard guides you through
the configuration steps described above. If you want to perform a manual
configuration, see "Appendix—Manual Configuration" on page 53.

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 Automatic Configuration Using the Modular Disk Configuration Utility
NOTE: If MDCU is not installed, it can be installed from the MD3600i 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 the iSCSI sessions of the host server
according to the best practices and to achieve load-balanced paths with the
storage array iSCSI host ports.
NOTE: MDCU is only applicable to iSCSI-based MD3600i Series storage arrays.
If you select Launch the MDCU after reboot during the installation of the
host software, the utility automatically launches after the next host server
reboot. This utility can also be launched manually.
The utility has a context sensitive online help to guide you through each step
of the wizard.
The MDCU performs:
• Storage array configuration
• Host configuration

Storage Array Configuration

Before a host iSCSI initiator and an iSCSI-based storage array can
communicate, they must be configured with information such as which IP
addresses and authentication method to use. Since iSCSI initiators establish
connections with an already configured storage array, the first task is to
configure your storage arrays to make them available for iSCSI initiators.
This utility requires network access to the management ports of the storage arrays
you wish to configure. You must have a properly functioning network
infrastructure before attempting to configure your storage arrays. If your storage
arrays are already configured, you can skip directly to the host configuration.
This configuration task generally involves the following steps:
1 Discover available storage array(s) for configuration.
2 Select a storage array to configure.
3 Set a storage array name and password.
4 Configure the IP protocols and addresses for the management ports.

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 5 Configure the IP protocols and addresses for the iSCSI ports.
6 Specify the CHAP authentication method.
7 Apply the settings after reviewing a summary.
8 Repeat the process starting from step 2 to configure additional arrays.

Host Configuration (Host Connectivity Configuration)

After you have completed configuring your iSCSI-based storage arrays, the
next task is to run this utility on all hosts that need to access the storage
arrays. Depending on your network configuration, your host may be the same
machine you use to manage your storage arrays, or it may be on a completely
separate network.
The option to configure a host is disabled if the machine the utility is running
on does not have an iSCSI initiator or the required driver components
installed. When the option is disabled, the utility also displays an
informational message. If you are running the utility on a host which is not
connected to the iSCSI–based storage array (or which you do not wish to
connect to the array), the informational message can be ignored.
The task generally involves the following steps:
1 Discover available storage array(s) for connection.
2 Select a storage array to connect to.
3 Specify the CHAP secret.
4 Select the iSCSI ports the host's initiator uses to log on.
5 Repeat the process starting from step 2 to connect to additional arrays.
6 Repeat these steps on each host that needs access to the storage array(s).

Before Starting the Configuration Process

Keep the following guidelines in mind for the storage array and host
configuration:
• For optimal performance, ensure your network configuration is valid by
consulting the storage array's support matrix.
• If your host has multiple network interfaces, it is recommended that each
network interface uses a separate subnet.

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 • For redundancy in a dual controller (duplex) configuration, ensure each
host network interface is configured to connect to both storage array
controllers.
• For optimal load balancing, ensure each host network interface that is used
for iSCSI traffic is configured to connect to each storage array controller.
• It is recommended that each host network interface only establishes one
iSCSI session per storage array controller.
NOTE: The utility tries to follow the guidelines for the host connectivity whenever
possible based on the available host network interfaces and their connectivity with
the iSCSI host ports of the storage array.

Configure the Storage Array Using MDCU

To configure the iSCSI-based storage array(s) using the MDCU:
1 Launch the utility (if it is not launched automatically) from the server
with access to the management ports of the storage array(s) to be
configured.
For Windows, click StartAll ProgramsDellMD Storage
SoftwareModular Disk Configuration Utility.
For Linux, click the MDCU icon on the desktop or navigate to the
/opt/dell/mdstoragesoftware/mdconfigurationutility directory in a
terminal window and run MDCU.
2 Click Next to continue.
3 Select the configuration task Configure Modular Disk Storage Array and
click Next to continue.
4 Select the method by which the utility should discover the storage arrays
for configuration and click Next.
• Automatic Discovery—Automatic discovery queries the local
sub-network for all iSCSI-based storage arrays and may take several
minutes to complete.

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 • Manual Discovery—Manual discovery allows you to locate
iSCSI-based storage arrays that are outside of the local sub-network.
Manual discovery requires selecting whether your storage array has a
single controller (simplex) or dual controllers (duplex) and whether to
use IPv4 or IPv6 protocol for communicating with the management
port of the storage array.
5 The next screen presents a list of the iSCSI-based storage arrays that were
discovered based on the discovery process selected in step 3.
If you select Automatic Discovery, the screen displays a list of all the
iSCSI-based storage arrays that were discovered in the subnet.
If you select Manual Discovery, then the list contains only the arrays
whose IP addresses were entered. You can add additional arrays to the list
by clicking the Add button on this screen.
You can also remove the arrays from this list by using the Remove button.
You can click Blink Array to start the blinking of the array’s front panel
LED in order to locate the array physically and ensure it is the array you
intend to configure. Click Stop Blinking to stop the blinking of the array
before you proceed.
Select the array by clicking the radio button of the corresponding storage
array and then click Next.
6 Enter the name of the storage array and the password. A password is not
required during the initial configuration of the array.
If you want to set a new password for the array, select Set Password and
then enter the new password in the New Password and Confirm New
Password fields. Click Next to continue.
7 Select the IP protocol (IPv4/IPv6) to be used by the management ports. Also,
for each protocol, select whether the configuration of the management ports’
IP addresses is to be done manually or automatically. For more information,
see the online help.
Click Next to continue after selecting the protocols and the configuration
method.
If you have not selected Specify Configuration Manually for any of the
two protocols, then you can skip step 8.

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 8 If you have selected Specify Configuration Manually for any of the two
protocols in the last step, a series of screens showing the backend view
image of the storage array controllers is displayed. Each image contains IP
addresses of the management ports of the controllers. Also, each image has
one management port highlighted in red.
To use an IPv4 address for the highlighted port, enter the IP address,
subnet mask and gateway address in the fields shown below the image in
order to modify it.
To use an IPv6 address for the highlighted port, enter the local IP address,
routable IP, and router IP address in the fields shown below the image in
order to modify it.
Click Next to continue through these images to complete the
configuration of all the management ports for the selected protocols.
9 Select the IP protocol (IPv4/IPv6) to be used by the iSCSI ports. Also, for
each protocol, select whether the configuration of the iSCSI port IP
addresses is to be done manually or automatically. For more information,
see the online help.
In the drop-down menu below the protocol section, select the appropriate
iSCSI port speed, either 1G or 10G. The selection must be based on the
supported port speeds of the devices connected to the iSCSI ports of the
storage array.
After selecting the protocols, the configuration method, and the port
speed, click Next to continue.
If you have not selected Specify Configuration Manually for either of the
two protocols, you can skip step 10.
10 If you selected Specify Configuration Manually for either of the two
protocols in the last step, a series of screens showing the back view image
of the storage array controllers is displayed. Each image contains IP
addresses for the iSCSI ports of the controllers. Also, each image has one
iSCSI port highlighted in red.
To use an IPv4 address for the highlighted port, enter the IP address,
subnet mask and gateway address in the fields shown below the image in
order to modify it.

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 To use an IPv6 address for the highlighted port, enter the local IP address,
routable IP, and router IP address in the fields shown below the image in
order to modify it.
Click Next to continue through these images to complete the
configuration of all iSCSI ports for the selected protocols.
11 In the CHAP Configuration screen, select the CHAP method and click
Next. For more information on CHAP see "Understanding CHAP
Authentication" on page 66.
12 In the Summary screen, review the information that you entered for the
storage array.
Click Apply to save the changes to the storage array.
NOTE: To abort the configuration for the storage array and to go back to
select a storage array for configuration, click Cancel Array.
13 On the Configure Additional Arrays screen, select whether you want to
configure additional array. Click Next to continue.
14 If you selected Yes in the above step, then start again from step 4.
15 If you selected No in step 14, then on the Configure Host Connectivity
screen, select whether you want to configure the connectivity for current
host’s iSCSI initiator. Click Next to continue.
If you selected No above, then you are done with the configuration task.
Click Finish on the final screen to exit the utility.
16 If you selected Yes in the last step, then the Select Storage Array screen is
displayed. Select the storage array that you want to configure for
connectivity to the local host.
NOTE: The storage arrays configured by the utility are marked as
Configuration Complete against their names in the list. This helps you to
identify the arrays that are ready to be configured for host access.
17 In the Storage Array Login screen, in the Controller# column, select the
iSCSI host port of the storage array that needs to be configured and it’s IP
address(es). In the Host Address column, from drop-down menu list,
select the host IP address that will log in to the iSCSI host port of the
storage array.

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 See "Source Port Selection for iSCSI Host Ports" on page 51’ for more
information about how these host IP addresses are listed in the drop-down
menu and the recommended guidelines for selecting the host IP addresses.
18 Click Next to continue to enter the login information for another
controller or Click Apply to save the login information.
19 In the Connect to Additional Arrays screen, select whether you want to
connect to another storage array or not.
NOTE: If you want to connect to another storage array, repeat the above
steps starting from step 16. If you do not want to connect to additional arrays, then
click Finish on the final screen to exit the utility.

Configure the Host Connectivity Using MDCU

To configure the host connectivity for an iSCSI-based storage array(s)
using MDCU:
1 Launch the utility (if it is not launched automatically) from the server
which needs to be configured for access to the iSCSI-based storage
array(s). This server must have access to the array either using the array’s
management ports or using the array’s iSCSI host ports.
See step 1 in "Configure the Storage Array Using MDCU" on page 45 for
the instructions on how to launch the utility.
Click Next to continue.
2 In the Configuration Task screen, select Configure Host and click Next.
NOTE: This task is not supported or is disabled if the MDSM agent is not
installed on the host where you are running the utility. The agent is typically
not installed on the Windows client systems such as Windows XP.

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 3 In the Discovery Method screen, select one of the following discovery
methods:
• If the host has access to the management ports of the MD storage
array(s), then select Discover via Management Port method and click
Next.
• If the host does not have the access to the management ports of the
array, then select the Discover via iSCSI Port method (assuming that
the host has access to the iSCSI host ports of the storage array) and
click Next. Continue to step 5.
4 Follow the instructions in step 3 and step 4 of "Configure the Storage
Array Using MDCU" on page 45 to select the storage array that needs to be
configured for connectivity with the host. Go to step 6.
5 In the iSCSI Port IP Address screen, enter the IPv4 IP address of any one
of the iSCSI host port of the array that the host can connect to or enter the
IPv6 local address of the any of the iSCSI host port. Click Next to
continue.
6 In the CHAP Configuration screen, enter the CHAP secret if you have
configured a CHAP secret for the storage array.
7 In the Storage Array Login screen, in the Controller# column, select the
iSCSI host port of the storage array that needs to be configured and its IP
address(es). In the Host Address column, from drop-down menu list, select
the host IP address that logs into the iSCSI host port of the storage array.
See "Source Port Selection for iSCSI Host Ports" on page 51 for more
details about how these host IP addresses are listed in the drop-down
menu and the recommended guidelines for selecting the host IP addresses.
8 Click Next to continue to enter the login information for another
controller or Click Apply to commit the array login information.
9 In the Connect to Additional Arrays screen, select whether you want to
connect to another storage array or not.
If you want to connect to another storage array, repeat the above steps
starting from step 4 or step 5 depending on your last selection.
If you do not want to connect to additional arrays, then click Finish on the
final screen to exit the utility.

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 Source Port Selection for iSCSI Host Ports
In order to establish data communication between a host and an iSCSI-based
storage array, the iSCSI initiator on the host must be configured to establish
iSCSI sessions to the iSCSI host ports of the storage array. The iSCSI port login
screen allows you to specify the host and storage array IP addresses the iSCSI
initiator uses to establish these iSCSI sessions.

Port Login Selection

Each iSCSI port for each controller in the storage array is presented with a list
of host IP addresses through which the iSCSI initiator is able to log in. The
host IP addresses are the source IP addresses and the iSCSI port is the target.
Each list contains only the host IP addresses that are able to communicate
with the associated iSCSI port. If none of the host IP addresses are able to
communicate with an iSCSI port, Not Available is the only option shown for
that iSCSI port. If none of the host IP addresses are able to communicate
with any iSCSI ports of either storage array controller, the host configuration
option is aborted for that storage array.
NOTE: The behavior described in the preceding paragraph does not apply to
Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2003, each list contains all available host IP
addresses regardless of whether or not the address is able to communicate
with the associated iSCSI port. You must select the appropriate host IP
addresses for each iSCSI port.

Automatic Selection
NOTE: The contents in this section do not apply to Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
The utility attempts to automatically find and select the best possible
configuration of host IP address(es) and storage array iSCSI ports for optimal
performance and redundancy.
This automatic selection attempts to ensure that a host IP address (up to two
IP addresses for MD3000i and MD3600i storage arrays and up to four IP
addresses for MD3200i) establishes an iSCSI session with each storage array
controller and that the host IP address is logged in to a maximum of one
iSCSI port per controller. Configuration in this manner ensures redundancy
and load balancing among the multiple host IP addresses (NICs).

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 The Do Not Connect option may be selected as the default option if the
utility recommends not to connect to the iSCSI port. Also, even if the best
recommended configuration is presented (whenever possible), you can still
override this configuration by selecting the other host IP addresses from the
drop-down list.

Suboptimal Configuration Warnings

In the following cases, a warning is displayed, that you must confirm, to
continue:
• The host IP addresses are selected in such a way that any host IP address
establishes an iSCSI session with only one storage array controller in a dual
controller (duplex) configuration.
• The host IP addresses are selected in such a way that a host IP address
establishes two or more iSCSI sessions with the same storage array
controller.

Post Connection Establishment Steps

After iSCSI connectivity is established between the host server(s) and the
storage array, a few additional steps are required before reading and writing to
the array. To summarize these steps, you will need to:
• Create disk groups and virtual disks
• Perform host-to-virtual disk mapping
• Complete operating system specific device recognition, partitioning, and
file system creation
To get detailed information regarding the first two tasks, refer to the Owner’s
Manual, specifically, the sections entitled Creating Disk Groups and Virtual
Disks and Host-to-Virtual Disk Mapping. The Owner’s Manual can be found
at support.dell.com/manuals.
For the final task, the source for your documentation will depend on your
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 • Windows—Refer to Windows’ Disk Manager help files. To access Disk
Manager, go to StartControl Panel Administrative Tools
Computer Management.
• Linux—Two options are available:
– To perform these tasks using the command line, refer to the
Configuration: Device Mapper Multipath for Linux chapter in the
Owner’s Manual.
– To utilize a graphical interface solution, Dell has created the Device
Mapper Utility (DMU), which provides the ability to discover and
manage the configuration of Linux Device Mapper devices for Dell
Modular Disk series storage arrays. This utility helps you set up and
manage partitions on the virtual disks of storage arrays mapped to a
Linux server. Go to http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/, and
search for DMU. Download and run the utility. For more details on
the use of DMU, refer to the online help files within the utility.

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 5
Uninstalling Software
Uninstalling From Microsoft Windows
Use the Change/Remove Program feature to uninstall Modular Disk Storage
Software (MDSS) from Microsoft Windows operating systems other than
Microsoft Windows Server 2008:
1 From the Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2 Select Dell MD36xxi Storage Software from the list of programs.
3 Click Change/Remove, and follow the instructions to complete the
uninstallation process.
The Uninstall Complete window appears.
4 Select Yes to restart the system, and then click Done.
Use the following procedure to uninstall Modular Disk Storage software from
Windows Server 2008 GUI versions:
1 From the Control Panel, double-click Programs and Features.
2 Select MD Storage Manager from the list of programs.
3 Click Uninstall/Change, then follow the instructions to complete the
uninstallation process.
The Uninstall Complete window appears.
4 Select Yes to restart the system, then click Done.
Use the following procedure to uninstall Modular Disk Storage Software on
Windows Server 2008 Core versions:
1 Navigate to the \Program Files\Dell\MD Storage Software\Uninstall Dell
36xx Storage Software directory.
NOTE: By default, MD Storage Manager is installed in the \Program Files\Dell\MD
Storage Software directory. If another directory was used during installation,
navigate to that directory before beginning the uninstallation procedure.

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 2 From the installation directory, type the following command and press
<Enter>:
Uninstall Dell MD36xxi Storage Software
3 From the Uninstall window, click Next and follow the instructions on the
screen.
4 Select Yes to restart the system, then click Done.

Uninstalling From Linux

1 By default, MD Storage Manager is installed in the
/opt/dell/mdstoragemanager/Uninstall Dell MD36xxi Storage Software
directory. If another directory was used during installation, navigate to that
directory before beginning the uninstallation procedure.
2 From the installation directory, type the following command and press
<Enter>:
./Uninstall\ Dell\ MD36xxi\ Storage\ Software
3 From the Uninstall window, click Next, and follow the instructions on the
screen.
While the software is uninstalling, the Uninstall window is displayed.
When the uninstall procedure is complete, the Uninstall Complete
window is displayed.
4 Click Done.

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 A
Appendix—Manual Configuration
of iSCSI
The following sections contain step-by-step instructions for configuring
iSCSI on your storage array. However, before beginning, it is important to
understand where each of these steps occur in relation to your host server or
the storage array environment.
Table A-1 shows each iSCSI configuration step and where it occurs.

Table A-1. Host Server Vs. Storage Array

This Step is Performed on the Host Server This Step is Performed on the Storage
Using the Microsoft or Linux iSCSI Initiator Array Using 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 Challenge

Handshake Authentication
Protocol (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.

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 Step 1: Discover the Storage Array (Out-of-band
Management Only)
Default Management IPv4 Port Settings
By default, the storage array management ports are set to Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If the controller(s) on your storage array
is/are unable to get IP configuration from a DHCP server, it times out after 10
seconds and falls back to a default static IP address. The default IP
configuration is:
Controller 0: IP: 192.168.128.101 Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
Controller 1: IP: 192.168.128.102 Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
NOTE: No default gateway is set.
NOTE: If DHCP is not used, perform the initial configuration using the management
station on the same physical subnet as the storage array. Additionally, during initial
configuration, configure at least one network adapter 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 (management ports are configured using MD Storage
Manager), you can change the management station’s IP address back to its
previous settings.
Default Management IPv6 Port Settings
By default, the storage array management ports are enabled for IPv6 stateless
auto-configuration. The ports are automatically configured to respond to
their link local address and to a routable address if a configured IPv6 router is
present on the network. To know the link local addresses of the management
port, see the MAC label for the management port on the controller. For
example:
1 If the MAC Address is 00:08:74:AA:BB:CC, the link local address starts
with FE80::02.
2 Add the second and third bytes 08:74 MAC address to the prefix
FE80::0208:744.
3 Add FF:FE to obtain FE80::0200:08FF:FE.

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 4 Finally, add the last three bytes of the MAC address
FE80::0200:08FF:FEAA:BBCC.

NOTE: This procedure applies to out-of-band management only. If you choose to

set up in-band management, you must complete this step and then proceed to "Step
8: (Optional) Set Up In-Band Management" on page 76.
You can discover the storage array either automatically or manually. Select
one and complete the following procedure.

Automatic Storage Array Discovery

1 Launch MD Storage Manager (MDSM).
If this is the first storage array to be set up, the Add New Storage Array
window appears.
2 Select Automatic and click OK.
It may take several minutes for the discovery process to complete. Closing
the discovery status window before the discovery process completes
cancels the discovery process.

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 After discovery is complete, a confirmation screen appears.
3 Click Close to close the screen.

Manual Storage Array Discovery

1 Launch MDSM.
If this is the first storage array to be set up, the Add New Storage Array
window appears.
2 Select Manual and click OK.
3 Select Out-of-band management and enter the host server name(s) or IP
address(es) of the iSCSI storage array controller.
4 Click Add.
Out-of-band management should now be successfully configured.
After discovery is complete, a confirmation screen appears.
5 Click Close to close the screen.

Setting Up the Array

1 When discovery is complete, the name of the first storage array found
appears under the Summary tab in MDSM.
2 The default name for the newly discovered storage array is Unnamed. If
another name appears, click the down arrow next to that name and select
Unnamed in the drop-down list.
3 Click the Initial Setup Tasks option to see links to the remaining post-
installation tasks. For more information about each task, see the Owner’s
Manual. Perform these tasks in the order shown in Table A-2.
NOTE: Before configuring the storage array, check the status icons on the
Summary tab to ensure that the enclosures in the storage array are in an Optimal
status. For more information on the status icons, see the Owner’s Manual at
support.dell.com/manuals.

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 Table A-2. Initial Setup Tasks Dialog Box

Task Purpose
Rename the storage array To provide a more meaningful name than the
software-assigned label, Unnamed.
Set a storage array password To restrict unauthorized access. MDSM may ask
for a password before changing the
configuration or performing a destructive
operation.
Set up alert notifications To notify individuals (by e-mail) and/or storage
Set up e-mail alerts enterprise management consoles, such as Dell
Management Console, (by SNMP) when a
Set up SNMP alerts storage array component degrades or fails, or an
adverse environmental condition occurs.
Configure a storage array To create virtual disks and map them to hosts.

Step 2: Configure the iSCSI Ports on the Storage

Array
By default, the iSCSI ports on the storage array are set to the following IPv4
settings:
Controller 0, Port 0: IP: 192.168.130.101 Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0 Port: 3260
Controller 0, Port 1: IP: 192.168.131.101 Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0 Port: 3260
Controller 0, Port 2: IP: 192.168.132.101 Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0 Port: 3260
Controller 0, Port 3: IP: 192.168.133.101 Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0 Port: 3260
Controller 1, Port 0: IP: 192.168.130.102 Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0 Port: 3260
Controller 1, Port 1: IP: 192.168.131.102 Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0 Port: 3260

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 Controller 1, Port 2: IP: 192.168.132.102 Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0 Port: 3260
Controller 1, Port 3: IP: 192.168.133.102 Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0 Port: 3260
NOTE: No default gateway is set.
To configure the iSCSI ports on the storage array:
1 From MDSM navigate to the Setup tab on the AMW.
2 Click configure Ethernet management ports and then select Configure
iSCSI Host Ports.
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.
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 6 Test the connection by performing a ping command on each iSCSI storage
array port.

Step 3: Perform 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.
If you are using Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 GUI
version:
1 Click StartProgramsMicrosoft iSCSI Initiator or 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.
7 To exit the Discovery tab, click OK.

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 If you plan to configure CHAP authentication, do not perform discovery on
more than one iSCSI port at this point. Go to "Step 4: Configure Host
Access" on page 65.
If you do not plan to configure CHAP authentication, repeat step 1 thorough
step 6 for all iSCSI ports on the storage array.
If you are using Windows Server 2008 Core Version:
1 Set the iSCSI initiator service to start automatically:
sc \\<server_name> config msiscsi start=auto
2 Start the iSCSI service: sc start msiscsi
3 Add a target portal:
iscsicli QAddTargetPortal
<IP_address_of_iSCSI_port_on_storage array>
If you are using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6,
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11:
Configuration of the iSCSI initiator for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 distributions is done by modifying the
/etc/iscsi/iscsid.conf file, which is installed by default when you install
MDSM. You can edit the file directly, or replace the default file with a sample
file included on the PowerVault MD3600i Series resource media.
To use the sample file included on the media:
1 Make a copy of the default /etc/iscsi/iscsid.conf file by saving it to another
directory of your choice.
2 Edit the following entries in the /etc/iscsi/iscsid.conf file:
a Edit or verify that the node.startup = manual line is disabled.
b Edit or verify that the node.startup = automatic line is
enabled. This enables automatic startup of the service at boot time.
c Verify that the following time-out value is set to 30:
node.session.timeo.replacement_timeout = 30
d Save and close the /etc/iscsi/iscsid.conf file.
3 From the console, restart the iSCSI service with the following command:
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 4 Verify that the iSCSI service is running during boot using the following
command from the console:
chkconfig iscsi on
5 To display the available iSCSI targets at the specified IP address, use the
following command:
iscsiadm –m discovery –t st -p
<IP_address_of_iSCSI_port>
6 After target discovery, use the following command to manually log in:
iscsiadm -m node –l
This login is performed automatically at startup if automatic startup is
enabled.
7 Manually log out of the session using the following command:
iscsiadm -m node -T <initiator_username> -p
<target_ip> -u

Step 4: Configure Host Access

This step specifies which host servers access virtual disks on the storage array.
You should perform this step before mapping virtual disks to host servers or
any time you connect new host servers to the storage array.
1 Launch MDSM.
2 Navigate to the AMW and click Manually define hosts.
3 At Enter host name, enter the host server for virtual disk mapping.
This can be an informal name, not necessarily a name used to identify the
host server to the network.
4 Select a method for adding the host port identifier.
5 Select the host type.
6 Select whether or not the host server will be part of a host server group that
shares access to the same virtual disks as other host servers. Select Yes only
if the host is part of a Microsoft cluster.
7 Click Next.
8 Specify if this host will be part of a host group, and click Finish.

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 Understanding CHAP Authentication
What is CHAP?
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is an optional iSCSI
authentication method where the storage array (target) authenticates iSCSI
initiators on the host server. Two types of CHAP are supported:
• Target CHAP
• Mutual CHAP

Target CHAP
In target CHAP, the storage array authenticates all requests for access issued
by the iSCSI initiator(s) on the host server using a CHAP secret. To set up
target CHAP authentication, you must enter a CHAP secret on the storage
array, then configure each iSCSI initiator on the host server to send that
secret each time it attempts to access the storage array.

Mutual CHAP
In addition to setting up target CHAP, you can set up mutual CHAP in which
both the storage array and the iSCSI initiator authenticate each other. To set up
mutual CHAP, configure the iSCSI initiator with a CHAP secret that the
storage array must send to the host sever in order to establish a connection. In
this two-way authentication process, both the host server and the storage array
send information that the other must validate before a connection is allowed.
CHAP is an optional feature and is not required to use iSCSI. However, if you
do not configure CHAP authentication, any host server connected to the same
IP network as the storage array can read from and write to the storage array.
NOTE: When using CHAP authentication, you should configure it on both the
storage array (using MDSM) and the host server (using the iSCSI initiator) before
preparing virtual disks to receive data. If you prepare disks to receive data before
you configure CHAP authentication, you lose visibility to the disks once CHAP
is configured.

CHAP Definitions
To summarize the differences between target CHAP and mutual CHAP
authentication, see Table A-3.

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 Table A-3. CHAP Types Defined

CHAP Type Description

Target CHAP Sets up accounts that iSCSI initiators use to connect to the
target storage array. The target storage array then authenticates
the iSCSI initiator.
Mutual CHAP Applied in addition to target CHAP, mutual CHAP sets up an
account that a target storage array uses to connect to an iSCSI
initiator. The iSCSI initiator then authenticates the target.

Step 5: Configure CHAP Authentication on the

Storage Array (Optional)
If you are configuring CHAP authentication of any kind (either target-only or
target and mutual), you must complete this step and "Step 5: Configure
CHAP Authentication on the Storage Array (Optional)" on page 67.
If you are not configuring any type of CHAP, skip these steps and go to "Step
7: Connect to the Target Storage Array From the Host Server" on page 73.
NOTE: If you choose to configure mutual CHAP authentication, configure target
CHAP first.
In terms of iSCSI configuration, the term target always refers to the storage array.

Configuring Target CHAP Authentication on the Storage Array

1 From MDSM, click the iSCSI tab and then click Change Target
Authentication.
Select one of the CHAP settings described in Table A-4.
2 To configure a CHAP secret, select CHAP and select CHAP Secret.
3 Enter the Target CHAP Secret (or Generate Random Secret). Confirm it
in Confirm Target CHAP Secret and click OK.

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 Although the storage array allows sizes from 12 to 57 characters, many
initiators only support CHAP secret sizes up to 16 characters (128-bit).
NOTE: A CHAP secret is not retrievable after it is entered. Ensure that you
record the secret in an accessible place. If Generate Random Secret is used,
copy and paste the secret into a text file for future reference since the same
CHAP secret is used to authenticate any new host servers you may add to the
storage array. If you forget this CHAP secret, you must disconnect all existing
hosts attached to the storage array and repeat the steps in this chapter to
re-add them.
4 Click OK.

Table A-4. CHAP Setting

Option Description
None This is the default selection. If None is the only selection, the
storage array allows an iSCSI initiator to log on without
supplying any type of CHAP authentication.
None and CHAP The storage array allows an iSCSI initiator to log on with or
without CHAP authentication.
CHAP If CHAP is selected and None is deselected, the storage array
requires CHAP authentication before allowing access.

Configuring Mutual CHAP Authentication on the Storage Array

The initiator secret must be unique for each host server that connects to the
storage array and must not be the same as the target CHAP secret.
Change the initiator authentication settings in the Change Target
Authentication window. Use these options to change the settings:
• None—Select None if you permit no initiator authentication. If you select
None, any initiator can access this target. Use this option only if you do
not require secure data. However, you can select both None and CHAP at
the same time.
• CHAP—Select CHAP if you want to enable an initiator that tries to
access the target to authenticate using CHAP. Define the CHAP secret
only if you want to use mutual CHAP authentication. If you select CHAP,
and if no CHAP target secret is defined, an error message appears. Click
CHAP Secret to view the Enter CHAP Secret windows. Use this window
to define the CHAP secrets.

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 NOTE: To remove a CHAP secret, you must delete the host initiator and re-add it.

Step 6: Configure CHAP Authentication on the

Host Server (Optional)
If you configured CHAP authentication in "Step 5: Configure CHAP
Authentication on the Storage Array (Optional)" on page 67, complete the
following steps. If not, skip to "Step 7: Connect to the Target Storage Array
From the Host Server" on page 73.
Select the set of steps in one of the following sections (Windows or Linux)
that corresponds to your operating system.
If you are using Windows Server 2008 GUI version:
1 Click Start Programs Microsoft iSCSI Initiator or click Start All
Programs Administrative Tools iSCSI Initiator.
2 If you are not using mutual CHAP authentication, go to step 4.
3 If you are using mutual CHAP authentication, click the General tab and
select Secret. At Enter a secure secret, enter the mutual CHAP secret you
entered for the storage array
4 Click the Discovery tab.
5 Under Target Portals, select the IP address of the iSCSI port on the storage
array and click Remove.
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 or DNS name
of the iSCSI port on the storage array (removed above).
7 Click Advanced and set the following values on the General tab:
• Local Adapter—Should always 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
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 • CHAP logon information—Enter the target CHAP authentication
user name and secret you entered (for the host server) on the
storage array.
• Perform mutual authentication—If mutual CHAP authentication is
configured, select this option.
NOTE: IPSec is not supported.
8 Click OK.
If you require a discovery session failover, repeat step 5 and step 6 (in this
procedure) for all iSCSI ports on the storage array. Otherwise, single-host
port configuration is sufficient.
NOTE: If the connection fails, ensure that all IP addresses are entered correctly.
Mistyped IP addresses result in connection problems.
If you are using Windows Server 2008 Core version:
1 Set the iSCSI initiator services to start automatically (if not already set):
sc \\<server_name> config msiscsi start=auto
2 Start the iSCSI service (if necessary): sc start msiscsi
3 If you are not using mutual CHAP authentication, go to step 5.
4 Enter the mutual CHAP secret you entered for the storage array:
iscsicli CHAPSecret <secret>
5 Remove the target portal that you configured on the storage array during
target discovery:
iscsicli RemoveTargetPortal <IP_address>
<TCP_listening_port>
6 Add the target portal with CHAP defined:
iscsicli QAddTargetPortal
<IP_address_of_iSCSI_port_on_storage_array>
[CHAP_username]
[CHAP_password]
where, [CHAP_username] is the initiator name and [CHAP_password] is
the target CHAP secret.
If you require a discovery session failover, repeat step 5 for all iSCSI ports
on the storage array. Otherwise, single-host port configuration is sufficient.

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 If you are using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6,
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11:
1 To enable CHAP (optional), the following line needs to be enabled in your
/etc/iscsi/iscsid.conf file:
node.session.auth.authmethod = CHAP
2 To set a user name and password for CHAP authentication of the initiator
by the target(s), edit the following lines:
node.session.auth.username =
<iscsi_initiator_username>
node.session.auth.password =
<CHAP_initiator_password>
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
editing the following lines:
node.session.auth.username_in=
<iscsi_target_username>
node.session.auth.password_in =
<CHAP_target_password>
4 To set up discovery session CHAP authentication, first uncomment the
following line:
discovery.sendtargets.auth.authmethod = CHAP
5 Set a user name and password for a discovery session CHAP authentication
of the initiator by the target(s) by editing the following lines:
discovery.sendtargets.auth.username =
<iscsi_initiator_username>
discovery.sendtargets.auth.password =
<CHAP_initiator_password>
6 To set the user name and password for discovery session CHAP
authentication of the target(s) by the initiator for Mutual CHAP, edit the
following lines:
discovery.sendtargets.auth.username =
<iscsi_target_username>

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 discovery.sendtargets.auth.password_in =
<CHAP_target_password>
7 The final configuration contained in the /etc/iscsi/iscsid.conf file might
look like this:
node.session.auth.authmethod = CHAP
node.session.auth.username = iqn.2005-
03.com.redhat01.78b1b8cad821
node.session.auth.password = password_1
node.session.auth.username_in= iqn.1984-
05.com.dell:powervault.123456
node.session.auth.password_in = test1234567890
discovery.sendtargets.auth.authmethod = CHAP
discovery.sendtargets.auth.username = iqn.2005-
03.com.redhat01.78b1b8cad821
discovery.sendtargets.auth.password = password_1
discovery.sendtargets.auth.username = iqn.1984-
05.com.dell:powervault.123456
discovery.sendtargets.auth.password_in =
test1234567890
If you are using SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SP3 using the GUI:
1 Click DesktopYaSTiSCSI Initiator.
2 Click Service Start, then select When Booting.
3 Select Discovered Targets, then select Discovery.
4 Enter the IP address of the port.
5 Click Next.
6 Select any target that is not logged in and click Log in.

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 7 Select one:
• If you are not using CHAP authentication, select No Authentication.
Go to step 8.
or
• If you are using CHAP authentication, enter the CHAP user name and
password. To enable Mutual CHAP, select and enter the Mutual
CHAP user name and password.
8 Repeat step 7 for each target until at least one connection is logged in for
each controller.
9 Go to Connected Targets.
10 Verify that the targets are connected and displays a status of true.

Step 7: Connect to the Target Storage Array From

the Host Server
If you are using Windows Server 2008 GUI:
1 Click Start Programs Microsoft iSCSI Initiator or click Start All
Programs Administrative Tools iSCSI Initiator.
2 Click the Targets tab.
If previous target discovery was successful, the iqn of the storage array
should be displayed under Targets.
3 Click Log On.
4 Select Automatically restore this connection when the system boots.
5 Select Enable multi-path.
6 Click Advanced and configure the following settings under the General
tab:
• Local Adapter—Must be set to Microsoft iSCSI Initiator.
• Source IP—The source IP address of the host server you want to
connect from.
• Target Portal—Select the iSCSI port on the storage array controller
that you want to connect to.

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 • 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—If CHAP authentication is required,
select this option and enter the Target secret.
• Perform mutual authentication—If mutual CHAP authentication is
configured, select this option.
NOTE: IPSec is not supported.
7 Click OK.
To support storage array controller failover, the host server must be
connected to at least one iSCSI port on each controller. Repeat step 3
through step 8 for each iSCSI port on the storage array that you want to
establish as failover targets. The Target Portal address is different for each
port you connected to.
NOTE: To enable the higher throughput of multipathing I/O, the host server
must connect to both iSCSI ports on each controller, ideally from separate
host-side NICs. Repeat step 3 through step 7 for each iSCSI port on each
controller. If using a duplex MD36x0i configuration, then LUNs should also be
balanced between the controllers.
The Status field on the Targets tab should now display as Connected.
8 Click OK to close the Microsoft iSCSI initiator.
NOTE: PowerVault MD36x0i supports only round-robin load-balancing
policies.
If you are using Windows Server 2008 Core Version:
1 Set the iSCSI initiator services to start automatically (if not already set):
sc \\<server_name> config msiscsi start=auto
2 Start the iSCSI service (if necessary): sc start msiscsi
3 Log on to the target:
iscsicli PersistentLoginTarget <Target_Name>
<Report_To_PNP> <Target_Portal_Address>
<TCP_Port_Number_Of_Target_Portal> * * *
<Login_Flags> * * * * * <Username> <Password>
<Authtype> * <Mapping_Count>

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 where,
– <Target_Name> is the target name as displayed in the target list. Use
the iscsicli ListTargets command to display the target list.
– <Report_To_PNP> is T, which exposes the LUN to the operating
system as a storage device.
– <Target_Portal_Address> is the IP address of the iSCSI port on the
controller being logged in to.
– <TCP_Port_Number_Of_Target_Portal> is 3260.
– <Login_Flags> is 0x2 to enable multipathing for the target on the
initiator. This value allows more than one session to be logged in to a
target at one time.
– <Username> is the initiator name.
– <Password> is the target CHAP secret.
– <Authtype> is either 0 for no authentication, 1 for Target CHAP, or 2
for Mutual CHAP.
: NOTE: <Username>, <Password> and <Authtype> are optional parameters.
They can be replaced with an asterisk (*) if CHAP is not used.
– <Mapping_Count> is 0, indicating that no mappings are specified
and no further parameters are required.
* * * An asterisk (*) represents the default value of a parameter.
For example, your log on command might look like this:
iscsicli PersistentLoginTarget iqn.1984-
05.com.dell:powervault.6001372000ffe3332xx0000046
72edf2 3260 T 192.168.130.101 * * * 0x2 * * * * *
* * * * 0
To view active sessions to the target, run the following command:
iscsicli SessionList
To support storage array controller failover, the host server must be connected
to at least one iSCSI port on each controller. Repeat step 3 for each iSCSI
port on the storage array that you want to establish as a failover target. The
Target_ Portal_Address is different for each port you connect to.

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 PersistentLoginTarget does not initiate a login to the target until after the
system is rebooted. To establish immediate login to the target, substitute
LoginTarget for PersistentLoginTarget.
: NOTE: See the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator 2.x User’s Guide for more
information about the commands used in the previous steps. For more information
about Windows Server 2008 Server Core, see the Microsoft Developers Network
(MSDN) at microsoft.com.
If you are using a Linux Server:
In MDSM, the Configure iSCSI Host Ports displays the status of each iSCSI
port you attempt to connect and the configuration state of all IP addresses. If
either displays Disconnected or Unconfigured, respectively, check the
following and repeat the iSCSI configuration steps:
• Are all cables securely attached to each port on the host server and storage
array?
• Is TCP/IP correctly configured on all target host ports?
• Is CHAP set up correctly on both the host server and the storage array?
To review optimal network setup and configuration settings, see "Guidelines
for Configuring NICs on Your Host Server" on page 39.

Step 8: (Optional) Set Up In-Band Management

Out-of-band management (see "Step 1: Discover the Storage Array (Out-of-
band Management Only)" on page 58) is the recommended method for
managing the storage array. However, to optionally set up in-band
management, follow the procedure given below.
The default iSCSI host port IPv4 addresses are shown below for reference:
Controller 0, Port 0: IP: 192.168.130.101 Controller 0, Port 1: IP:
192.168.131.101
Controller 0, Port 0: IP: 192.168.132.101 Controller 0, Port 1: IP:
192.168.133.101
Controller 1, Port 0: IP: 192.168.130.102 Controller 1, Port 1: IP:
192.168.131.102
Controller 1, Port 0: IP: 192.168.132.102 Controller 1, Port 1: IP:
192.168.133.102

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 NOTE: Configure the management station you are using for network
communication to the same IP subnet as the MD36x0i host ports.
1 Establish an iSCSI session to the MD3600i RAID storage array.
2 Restart the SMagent service.
3 Launch MDSM.
If this is the first storage array to be set up for management, the Add New
Storage Array window appears. Otherwise, click New.
4 Select Manual and click OK.
5 Select In-band management and enter the host server name(s) or IP
address(es) of the host server that is running the MD Storage Manager
software.
6 Click Add.
In-band management should now be successfully configured.

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Appendix—Load Balancing
Load Balance Policy
Multi-path drivers select the I/O path to a virtual disk through a specific RAID
controller module. When the multi-path driver receives a new I/O to process,
the driver tries to find a path to the current RAID controller module that owns
the virtual disk. If the path to the current RAID controller module that owns
the virtual disk cannot be found, the multi-path driver migrates the virtual disk
ownership to the secondary RAID controller module. When multiple paths to
the RAID controller module that owns the virtual disk exist, you can choose a
load balance policy to determine which path is used to process I/O. Multiple
options for setting the load balance policies let you optimize I/O performance
when mixed host interfaces are configured.
You can choose one of the following load balance policies to optimize I/O
performance:
• Round robin with subset
• Least queue depth with subset
• Least path weight with subset (Microsoft Windows operating systems
only)

Round Robin With Subset

The round robin with subset I/O load balance policy routes I/O requests, in
rotation, to each available data path to the RAID controller module that owns
the virtual disks. This policy treats all paths to the RAID controller module that
owns the virtual disk equally for I/O activity. Paths to the secondary RAID
controller module are ignored until ownership changes. The basic assumption
for the round-robin policy is that the data paths are equal. With mixed host
support, the data paths might have different bandwidths or different data
transfer speeds.

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 Least Queue Depth With Subset
The least queue depth with subset policy is also known as the least I/Os or
least requests policy. This policy routes the next I/O request to a data path
that has the least outstanding I/O requests queued. For this policy, an I/O
request is simply a command in the queue. The type of command or the
number of blocks that are associated with the command are not considered.
The least queue depth with subset policy treats large block requests and small
block requests equally. The data path selected is one of the paths in the path
group of the RAID controller module that owns the virtual disk.

Least Path Weight With Subset

The least path weight with subset policy assigns a weight factor to each data
path to a virtual disk. An I/O request is routed to the path with the lowest
weight value to the RAID controller module that owns the virtual disk. If
more than one data path to the virtual disk has the same weight value, the
round robin with subset path selection policy is used to route I/O requests
between the paths with the same weight value. The least path weight with
subset load balance policy is not supported on Linux operating systems.

Changing Load Balance Policies on the Windows Server 2008 Operating

System
Load balancing with the MD3600i Series storage array is only available for
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and later versions of the operating system.
You can change the load balance policies from the default round robin with
subset by using either the:
• Device manager
• Disk management
To change the load balance policy using Windows Server 2008 device manager:
1 From the desktop of the host, right-click My Computer and select
Manage to open the Computer Management dialog box.
2 Click Device Manager to show the list of devices attached to the host.
3 Right-click the multi-path disk device for which you want to set the load
balance policies, then select Properties.
4 From the MPIO tab, select the load balance policy that you want to set for
this disk device.

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 To change the load balance policy using Windows Server 2008 disk
management:
1 From the desktop of the host, right-click My Computer and click Manage
to open the Computer Management dialog box.
2 Click Disk Management to show the list of virtual disks attached to the
host.
3 Right-click the virtual disk for which you want to set the load balance
policy, then click Properties.
4 From the MPIO tab, select the load balance policy that you want to set for
this virtual disk.

Increasing Bandwidth With Multiple iSCSI Sessions

The PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array in a duplex configuration
supports two active/active asymmetric redundant controllers. Each controller
has two 10G Ethernet ports that support iSCSI. The bandwidth of the two
ports on the same controller can be aggregated to provide optimal
performance. A host can be configured to simultaneously use the bandwidth
of both the ports on a controller to access virtual disks owned by the
controller. The multi-path failover driver that Dell provides for the MD3600i
Series storage array can be used to configure the storage array so that all ports
are used for simultaneous I/O access. If the multi-path driver detects multiple
paths to the same virtual disk through the ports on the same controller, it
load-balances I/O access from the host across all ports on the controller.
Figure C-1 illustrates how the initiator can be configured to take advantage of
the load balancing capabilities of the multi-path failover driver.

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 Figure C-1. Initiator Configuration
IP Addresses
Host
host server If1: IP_Addr_If1
If2: IP_Addr_If2

MD36x0i Controller 0
P0: IP_Addr_C0_P0
P1: IP_Addr_C0_P1
MD36x0i Controller 1
P0: IP_Addr_C1_P0
IP network 1 IP network 2 P1: IP_Addr_C1_P1

TCP Connections
To MD36x0i Controller 0
T01: IP_Addr_If1 / IP_Addr_C0_P0
T02: IP_Addr_If2 / IP_Addr_C1_P1
To MD36x0i Controller 1
T11: IP_Addr_If1 / IP_Addr_C1_P0
T12: IP_Addr_If2 / IP_Addr_C1_P1

iSCSI Sessions
To MD36x0i Controller 0
Session 00: T01
Storage array Session 01: T02

To MD36x0i Controller 1
Session 10: T11
Session 11: T12

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 Two sessions with one TCP connection are configured from the host to each
controller (one session per port), for a total of two sessions. The multi-path
failover driver balances I/O access across the sessions to the ports on the same
controller. In a duplex configuration, with virtual disks on each controller,
creating sessions using each of the iSCSI data ports of both controllers
increases bandwidth and provides load balancing.

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Appendix—Using Internet Storage
Naming Service
Internet Storage Naming Service (iSNS) server, supported only on Microsoft
Windows iSCSI environments, eliminates the need to manually configure
each individual storage array with a specific list of initiators and target IP
addresses. Instead, iSNS automatically discovers, manages, and configures all
iSCSI devices in your environment.
For more information on iSNS, including installation and configuration, see
microsoft.com.

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Appendix—Stopping iSCSI
Services in Linux
Follow the procedure given below to manually stop the iSCSI services in
Linux.
To shut down iSCSI services:
1 Stop all I/O.
2 Unmount all correlated file systems. Stop iSCSI services by running the
following command:
/etc/init.d/open-iscsi stop

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