Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series User manual

Dell PowerVault MD3600i and
MD3620i Storage Arrays
Getting Started With
Your System
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Dell PowerVault MD3600i and
MD3620i Storage Arrays
Getting Started With
Your System
Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J

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Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J
2011 - 08 P/N 407CV Rev. A02

Getting Started With Your System 3
Before You Begin
NOTE: Throughout the document, Dell PowerVault MD3600i series storage
array refers to both Dell PowerVault MD3600i and Dell PowerVault MD3620i.
Dell PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosure refers to both
Dell PowerVault MD1200 and Dell PowerVault MD1220.
Before setting up your Dell PowerVault MD3600i series storage array,
you must consider certain best practices to ensure that your storage array
operates at maximum efficiency and offers full redundancy (if required).
• The PowerVault MD3600i series storage array is a 10GBase-T product that
requires a 10GBase-T capable infrastructure that consists of Category 6 or
higher cables, 10GBase-T capable patch panels, and switches.
• Existing 1GBase-T infrastructures can be used either through a 10GBase-T
switch, that interconnects the 10GBase-T network, or by manually
configuring the iSCSI ports to run at 1GBase-T speeds. You can also
use the Modular Disk Configuration Utility (MDCU) to configure
the port speeds. For more information about MDCU, see "Installing the
MD Storage Software" on page 14.
NOTE: Auto-negotiation is not supported and the operation speed must be
configured manually.
• Throughout the network, always use a Category 6 (or higher) Ethernet cable.
• 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 5. 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.

4 Getting Started With Your System
• If multiple NICs are installed on a host, it is recommeded that you use
different subnets for management and iSCSI data links.
• 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
MD3600i series storage array in a SAN environment. The illustrations also show only
the default IP addresses for the PowerVault MD3600i series storage array. To cable more
than one PowerVault MD3600i series storage array in a SAN environment,
see the Deployment Guide.

Getting Started With Your System 5
Completing the iSCSI Worksheet
IPv4 Settings
Mutual
CHAP Secret
Target
CHAP Secret
A
B
host server
PowerVault MD3600i
series storage array
192.168.130.101 (In 0 default)
192.168.131.101 (In 1 default) 192.168.128.101 (management network port)
192.168.130.102 (In 0 default)
192.168.131.102 (In 1 default) 192.168.128.102 (management network port)
If you need additional space for more than one host server, use an additional sheet.
iSCSI port 0
iSCSI port 1
Management port
Subnet mask Default gateway
A
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Static IP address (storage array) Subnet mask Default gateway
B
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iSCSI controller 0, In 0
iSCSI controller 0, In 1
Management port cntrl 0
iSCSI controller 1, In 0
iSCSI controller 1, In 1
Management port cntrl 1
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Static IP address (host server)
NOTE: Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is an optional iSCSI authentication
method where the storage array (target) authenticates iSCSI initiators on the host server. For more
information, see “Understanding CHAP Authentication” in the Deployment Guide.

6 Getting Started With Your System
NOTE: For information about the IPv6 worksheet, see the Deployment Guide.
Other Documentation and Media You May Need
WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with
your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or
as a separate document.
NOTE: All PowerVault MD3600i series storage array documents are available at
support.dell.com/manuals.
• The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how
to install your system into a rack.
•The
Owner’s Manual provides information about system features and
describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system
components.
•The
Deployment Guide provides information about installing and
configuring the software and hardware.
•The
CLI Guide provides information about using the command line
interface (CLI) to configure and manage your storage array.
•The
SMI-S Provider Installation Guide provides information about
installing the SMI-S provider.
• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation
and tools for configuring and managing your system, including those
pertaining to the operating system, system management software,
system updates, and system components that you purchased
with your system.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the
updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.

Getting Started With Your System 7
Preparing the Host Server
Supported Operating Systems
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
•VMware
NOTE: For the latest information on all supported operating system versions,
see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.
Additional NICs for iSCSI
When installing additional NICs, it is recommended that:
• You use dedicated redundant storage networks for iSCSI traffic.
If a dedicated network is not feasible, isolate the iSCSI traffic from
general network traffic using virtual local area networks (VLAN).
• You use additional NICs dedicated for iSCSI traffic.
• The NICs must be added in pairs for redundancy.
NOTE: A single NIC is also supported.
NIC Configuration
In a SAN environment, depending on the number of switches, it is
recommended that you use two unique subnets for iSCSI traffic.
For direct-attached storage environments, each NIC directly connected to
the PowerVault MD36xxi must be on a separate subnet. All host IP addresses
must be configured before installing the MD storage software.

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Common Configurations
Cabling Your SAN-Attached Hosts
Connect all cables between the servers, switches, and storage arrays as shown
in the following illustration. For more examples of cabling the storage arrays,
see the Deployment Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
Up to 64 hosts
Server 1 Server 2
Storage array
Corporate, public,
or private network
Switch 1 Switch 2