Guidelines For Configuring Your Network For Iscsi; Microsoft Windows Host Setup; Using A Dhcp Server; Using Static Ip Addressing - Dell PowerVault MD3200 Deployment Manual

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
iSCSI ports of storage arrays, local NICs must be configured with IP addresses
capable of communication with the addresses listed in the IPv4/IPv6
worksheet. Your specific network environment may require different or
additional steps than shown here, so make sure you consult with your system
administrator before performing this setup.

Microsoft Windows Host Setup

To set up a Windows host network, you must configure the IP address and
netmask of each iSCSI port connected to the storage array. The specific steps
depend on whether you are using a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) server, static IP addressing, Domain Name System (DNS) server, or
Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) server.
NOTE:
The server IP addresses must be configured for network communication to
the same IP subnet as the storage array management and iSCSI ports.

Using A DHCP server

1 In the Control Panel, select Network connections or Network and
Sharing Center and then click Manage network connections.
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 Obtain an IP address automatically, then click OK.

Using static IP addressing

1 In the Control Panel, select Network connections or Network and Sharing
Center and then click Manage network connections.
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