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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 configuration using 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 ports (Controller 0 Port
0:192.168.129.101 or Controller 1 Port 1:192.168.129.102). After initial configuration, the
management ports are configured using MD Storage Manager and the management station's IP
address can be changed back to the previous settings.
Before You Begin
NOTE: Before you begin configuring iSCSI, it is recommended that you fill out the IPv4 or IPv6 iSCSI
configuration worksheet available in this document, see
this type of information about your network before starting the configuration steps helps you to
complete the process more efficiently.
iSCSI Configuration Terminology
Table 1. Standard Terminology used in iSCSI Configuration
Term
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
(CHAP)
Host or host server
Host server port
iSCSI initiator
iSCSI host port
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Definition
An optional security protocol used to control
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.
A server connected to the storage array using iSCSI
ports.
The iSCSI port (two per controller) on the storage
array.
The iSCSI-specific software installed on the host
server that controls communications between the
host server and the storage array.
The iSCSI port (two per controller) on the storage
array.
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