Iscsi Configuration Worksheet - Dell PowerVault MD3200i Deployment Manual

Table 4-1. Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration
Term
iSCSI initiator
iSCSI host port
iSNS (Microsoft Internet Storage
Naming Service)
Management station
Storage array
Target

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 Your Network for iSCSI" on page 49 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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Post Installation Tasks
Definition
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.
An automated discovery, management and
configuration Storage Naming Service) tool
used by some iSCSI devices.
The system from which you manage your
host server/storage array configuration.
The enclosure containing the storage data
accessed by the host server.
An iSCSI port on the storage array that
accepts and responds to requests from the
iSCSI initiator installed on the host server.