Post Installation Tasks; Before You Begin - Dell PowerVault MD3600i Deployment Manual

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
CHAP (Challenge Handshake
Authentication Protocol)
Host or host server
Host server port
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" on page 66.
A server connected to the storage array using
iSCSI ports.
SCSI port on the host server used to connect
it to the storage array.
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