Before You Begin - Dell PowerVault MD3220i Getting Started

Before You Begin

Before setting up your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD32xxi RAID enclosure,
you must consider certain best practices to ensure that your RAID enclosure
operates at maximum efficiency and offers full redundancy (if required).
• It is recommended that you use a dedicated IP SAN for iSCSI data
transmission. Management traffic can be isolated on a separate
management network.
• Complete the iSCSI configuration worksheet before configuring iSCSI.
See "Completing the iSCSI Worksheet" on page 6. This worksheet gathers
physical network information in a single source.
• After completing the iSCSI worksheet, draw the configuration before
setting up the solution.
• Always configure redundant iSCSI data paths to provide alternate paths to
and from the host server should one of the data paths become disabled.
• If multiple NICs are installed on a host, it is recommeded that you use
different subnets for management and iSCSI data links.
• Throughout the network, always use a Category 5e (or higher)
Ethernet cable.
• Before connecting any cables between the host server and storage array,
physically label each port and connector.
• Always follow proper power-up and power-down procedures when cycling
power across the network. You must also ensure that critical network
components are on separate power circuits.
NOTE:
The illustrations in this document show cabling for only one PowerVault
MD32xxi RAID enclosure in a SAN environment. The illustrations also show only
the default IP addresses for the PowerVault MD32xxi RAID enclosure. To cable
more than one PowerVault MD32xxi RAID enclosure in a SAN environment,
see the Deployment Guide.
Getting Started With Your System
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