Page 3 - Contents; Introduction; Hardware Installation; Installing PowerVault MD Storage
Contents 3 Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Management Station Requirements . . . . . . . . . 7 Introduction to Storage Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Post Installation Tasks
4 Contents Console Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Silent Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Upgrading PowerVault MD Storage Software . . . . . 30 4 Post Installation Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31...
Page 7 - Introduction; Management Station Requirements
Introduction 7 1 Introduction This guide provides information about deploying Dell PowerVault MD3200 and Dell PowerVault MD3220 storage arrays. The deployment process includes: • Hardware installation• Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) software installation• Initial system configuration Other info...
Page 8 - Introduction to Storage Arrays
8 Introduction • Display resolution of 1024x768 with 16 million colors (1280x1024 32-bit recommended). • Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. NOTE: Supported operating systems include both native and guest operating systems. NOTE: Supported hypervisors includ...
Page 11 - Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation 11 2 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 th...
Page 12 - Connecting the Storage Array; Cabling the Storage Array
12 Hardware Installation Connecting the Storage Array 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. For more information, see the Getting Started Guide . E...
Page 13 - Redundant and Non-Redundant Configurations; Single Controller Configurations
Hardware Installation 13 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 remov...
Page 16 - Dual Controller Configurations
16 Hardware Installation Dual Controller Configurations Figure 2-4 through Figure 2-6 show two and four hosts, each connected to two RAID controller modules. Since each host has redundant paths, loss of a single path would still allow access to the storage array through the alternate path. Figure 2-...
Page 22 - Cabling PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion; Expanding With Previously Configured PowerVault MD1200 Series
22 Hardware Installation Cabling PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures You can expand the capacity of your PowerVault MD3200 series storage array by adding PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosures. You can expand the physical disk pool to a maximum of 120 (or 192, if enabled using the P...
Page 23 - Tools
Hardware Installation 23 a Install the software and driver package included on the PowerVault MD series resource media. For information about installing the software, see "Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software" on page 27. b Update the storage array RAID controller module firmware and NV...
Page 27 - Installing PowerVault MD Storage
Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software 27 3 Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software The Dell PowerVault MD 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...
Page 28 - Install
28 Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software • Console Installation—This installation procedure is useful for Linux users who do not want to install an X-Window environment on their supported Linux platform. • Silent Installation—This installation procedure is useful for users who want to create scr...
Page 29 - Console Installation; Silent Installation
Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software 29 NOTE: This option is applicable only to Windows client software installation. 7 Confirm the installation location and choose Install . 8 If prompted, reboot the host server once the installation completes. 9 Start MD Storage Manager and discover the array...
Page 30 - Upgrading PowerVault MD Storage Software
30 Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software # md_prereq_install.sh 1 Copy the custom_silent.properties file in the /windows folder of the installation media or image to a writable location on the host server. 2 Modify the custom_silent.properties file to reflect the features, models and installatio...
Page 31 - Post Installation Tasks; Before You Begin
Post Installation Tasks 31 4 Post Installation Tasks Before using the storage array for the first time, complete the initial configuration tasks in the order shown. These tasks are performed using the MD Storage Manager. NOTE: If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is not used, initial config...
Page 32 - iSCSI Configuration Worksheet
32 Post Installation Tasks iSCSI Configuration Worksheet The "IPv4 Settings—Worksheet" on page 33 and "IPv6 Settings—Worksheet" on page 34 helps you plan your configuration. Recording host server and storage array IP addresses at a single location enables you to configure your setup ...
Page 33 - IPv4 Settings—Worksheet
Post Installation Tasks 33 IPv4 Settings—Worksheet Mutual CHAP Secret Target CHAP Secret A B host server PowerVault MD36 x 0i 192.168.131.101 (In 1 default) 192.168.128.101 (management network port) 192.168.130.102 (In 0 default) 192.168.131.102 (In 1 default) 192.168.128.102 (management network por...
Page 34 - IPv6 Settings—Worksheet
34 Post Installation Tasks IPv6 Settings—Worksheet Mutual CHAP Target CHAP A B If you need additional space for more than one host server, use an additional sheet. Link local IP address Routable IP address Subnet prefix Gateway A Host server Host iSCSI port 1 ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ ___ . ___ . ___ . ...
Page 35 - Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage Array
Post Installation Tasks 35 Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage Array The following sections contain step-by-step instructions for configuring iSCSI on your storage array. However, before you begin, it is important to understand where each of these steps occur in relation to your host server or storage...
Page 36 - Launch the MDCU after reboot
36 Post Installation Tasks Table 4-2. Host Server Vs. Storage Array NOTE: It is recommended that you use the PowerVault Modular Disk Configuration Utility (MDCU) for iSCSI configuration. The PowerVault MDCU wizards guides you through the configuration steps described above. If you want to perform a ...
Page 39 - Post Connection Establishment Steps
Post Installation Tasks 39 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 ...
Page 40 - Guidelines For Configuring Your Network For; Using A DHCP server
40 Post Installation Tasks Guidelines For Configuring Your Network For iSCSI 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 ...
Page 41 - Using A DNS server
Post Installation Tasks 41 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 followi...
Page 42 - Import LMHOSTS; Linux Host Setup; Using DHCP
42 Post Installation Tasks 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...
Page 45 - Uninstalling PowerVault MD; Uninstalling MD Storage Software From
Uninstalling PowerVault MD Storage Software 45 5 Uninstalling PowerVault MD Storage Software Uninstalling MD Storage Software From Windows Use the Change/Remove Program feature to uninstall the Modular Disk Storage Software (MDSM) from Microsoft Windows operating systems other than Microsoft Windows...
Page 46 - Uninstalling MD Storage Software From Linux
46 Uninstalling PowerVault MD Storage Software 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. 2 From the installat...
Page 47 - Getting Help; Locating Your System Service Tag; Contacting Dell
Getting Help 47 6 Getting Help Locating Your System Service Tag Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service Code and Service Tag are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag. This information is used by Dell to rou...
Page 48 - Documentation Feedback; Feedback; Submit
48 Getting Help Documentation Feedback If you have feedback for this document, write to [email protected] . Alternatively, you can click on the Feedback link in any of the Dell documentation pages, fill up the form, and click Submit to send your feedback. book.book Page 48 Thursday, Ju...
Page 49 - Appendix—Load Balancing; Windows Load Balance Policy; Round Robin With Subset
Appendix—Load Balancing 49 A Appendix—Load Balancing Windows 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, the driver tries to find a path to the current RAID controller module th...
Page 50 - Least Queue Depth With Subset
50 Appendix—Load Balancing 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 ...
Page 51 - Setting Load Balance Policies in Linux
Appendix—Load Balancing 51 Changing the Load Balance Policy Using the Windows Server 2008 Disk Management Options 1 Right-click My Computer from the host desktop and select Manage to open the Computer Managemen t window. 2 Click Disk Management to show the list of virtual disks attached to the host....
Page 53 - Appendix—Manual Configuration
Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 53 B 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 s...
Page 54 - Default Management IPv4 Port Settings; Default Management IPv6 Port Settings
54 Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 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 unable ...
Page 55 - Automatic Storage Array Discovery; Add New Storage Array
Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 55 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)...
Page 56 - Manual Storage Array Discovery
56 Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI After discovery is complete, a confirmation screen is displayed. 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 is displayed. 2 Select Manual ...
Page 57 - Step 2: Configure the iSCSI Ports on the Storage
Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 57 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....
Page 59 - Step 3: Perform Target Discovery From the iSCSI
Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 59 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 s...
Page 61 - Step 4: Configure Host Access; Manually define hosts
Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 61 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 ...
Page 62 - Understanding CHAP Authentication; Target CHAP
62 Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 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:...
Page 63 - CHAP Definitions; Step 5: Configure CHAP Authentication on the; Configuring Target CHAP Authentication on the Storage Array
Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 63 CHAP Definitions To summarize the differences between target CHAP and mutual CHAP authentication, see Table B-3. Step 5: Configure CHAP Authentication on the Storage Array (Optional) If you are configuring CHAP authentication of any kind (either target-only ...
Page 64 - Configuring Mutual CHAP Authentication on the Storage Array
64 Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 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 pla...
Page 65 - Step 6: Configure CHAP Authentication on the
Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 65 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 63, complete the following steps. If not, skip to "Step 7...
Page 66 - OK
66 Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI • 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 s...
Page 69 - Step 7: Connect to the Target Storage Array From
Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 69 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 passwor...
Page 72 - Configure iSCSI Host Ports
72 Appendix—Manual Configuration of iSCSI 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 Guid...
