Configuring The Shared Storage System - Dell PowerVault MD3200i Hardware Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

Configuring the Shared Storage System

Before you begin configuring iSCSI, you must fill out the "iSCSI
Configuration Worksheet" on page 73. Gathering this type of information
about your network prior to starting the configuration steps helps you
complete the process faster.
Terminology
The following table outlines the terminology used in the iSCSI configuration
steps later in this section.
Table 3-1. Standard Terminology Used in iSCSI Configuration
Term
CHAP (Challenge
Handshake
Authentication Protocol)
host or host server
host server port
iSCSI initiator
iSCSI storage port
iSNS (Microsoft Internet
Storage Naming Service)
management station
storage array
target
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.
A server connected to the storage array through iSCSI
ports.
iSCSI port on the host server used to connect it to 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 (four per controller) on the storage array.
An automated discovery, management, and configuration
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.
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