Dell PowerConnect 6224 Operating instructions

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Planning and Preparation Guide
Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
Switch: PowerConnect 6224 or 6248
Array: PS4100, PS6100, or PS6500
Host: Windows, VMware ESX or Red Hat Enterprise Linux
April 2014

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Revisions
Date
Status
April 2012
Initial release
Sept. 2012
Included documentation for PowerConnect 6224
April 2013
Combined all 6224 and 6248 introductions into one document
April 2014
Added RHEL configuration information
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1Introduction
This document is one part of a complete installation guide series from the Rapid EqualLogic
Configuration Portal. Please make sure that you have the complete set for your configuration before
proceeding.
Full link to document site:
http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/storage/w/wiki/3615.rapid-equallogic-configuration-portal-
by-sis.aspx
1.1 Document use
Keyboard keys are shown in brackets and bolded.
Example: [Enter]
Commands that are to be typed are bolded and shown after the appropriate prompt.
Example:
console>enable
1.2 Intended audience
This document series has been written for system or storage administrators with experience deploying
Windows®, VMware vSphere ESXi™ or Red Hat Enterprise Linux®servers, storage systems, and Ethernet
networking. If you are unsure about completing the installation, Dell support is available and ready to assist
you.
1.3 List of references
TR1050 – Monitoring Your PS Series SAN with SAN HeadQuarters
https://support.equallogic.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=8749
Note: A login is required to access the EqualLogic support site.
 SAN HQ User Guide, available for download on www.equallogic.com
 Dell EqualLogic Configuration Guide , available for download at:
http://en.community.dell.com/dell-groups/dtcmedia/m/mediagallery/19852516/download.aspx
 Dell EqualLogic Compatibility Matrix, available for download at:
http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/storage/w/wiki/2661.equallogic-compatibility-matrix-
07262013.aspx

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2Prerequisites
2.1 Equipment
A null-modem DB9 serial cable (included with the array)
A switch serial console management cable (included with the switch)
2.2 Software
2.2.1 VMware host operating system
Latest EqualLogic Multipathing Extension Module for VMware® vSphere installation package
(equallogic.com/support).
Note: A login is required to access the EqualLogic support site.
Latest SAN HeadQuarters installation package (equallogic.com/support).
The VMware vSphere® Command-Line Interface (vCLI) environment must be installed on the
management server (vmware.com/downloads).
Latest network device driver update (vmware.com/downloads).
Before proceeding, you may need to download a driver update package for your network adapter. Refer
to the readme.txt contained in the update file for instructions on updating from the ESXi command line
or using VMware Update Manager (VUM).
2.2.2 Windows host operating system
Latest network adapter device driver update (support.dell.com)
Latest Host Integration Tools (HIT) kit installation package (equallogic.com/support)
Latest SAN HeadQuarters installation package (equallogic.com/support)
Note: A login is required to access the EqualLogic support site.
2.2.3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system
Latest network adapter device driver update (support.dell.com)
Latest Host Integration Tools (HIT) kit installation package (equallogic.com/support)
Note: A login is required to access the EqualLogic support site.

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2.3 Configuration settings
2.3.1 VMware host operating system
This document assumes that you have already installed VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 1 or later and have
applied the latest critical patches available through VMware Update Manager.
To properly configure your vSphere ESXi system, you must also have a management system available. This
system must be running Windows (2008, Windows 7, etc.)
2.3.2 Windows host operating system
This document assumes that you have already installed Windows 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 or later and
have applied the latest critical security updates available through Windows Update.
2.3.3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system
This document assumes that you have already installed RHEL Enterprise 6.5 or later and have applied the
latest critical security updates available through Linux.
2.3.4 Switch
Reference the EqualLogic Compatibility Matrix at http://en.community.dell.com/dell-
groups/dtcmedia/m/mediagallery/19856862/download.aspx to determine the recommended switch
firmware version. To get the latest update, visit http://support.dell.com. Installation instructions are
provided as part of the download. The switch user manual is also available to download for reference.
2.3.5 Array
Reference the EqualLogic Compatibility Matrix at http://en.community.dell.com/dell-
groups/dtcmedia/m/mediagallery/19856862/download.aspx to determine the recommended array
firmware version. To get the latest update, visit http://www.equallogic.com/support. Update instructions
and release notes are available with the latest downloads.

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2.4 Configuration information
Your iSCSI SAN configuration requires several static IP addresses. Complete this form and have it available
for reference during the configuration.
Table 1 IP addresses needed for configuration:
Host iSCSI Initiator
Host #1
Additional host
…
Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
Array Target
Array #1
Additional array
…
Port 1 (eth0)
Port 2 (eth1)
Management
(Out-of-Band or eth2)
Array Group Management IP
(Out-of-Band)
Array Group Management IP
(In-Band)
Switch Management Port
(Out-of-Band)
Switch Admin password: _________________________
Array Group Admin password: __________________________*
Array Membership password: ___________________________*
*These may be the same password –see the PS-series Group Administration guide for more information.

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3Connectivity Diagrams
Use the appropriate diagram and corresponding point-to-point table when cabling the SAN.
Figure 1 PowerConnect 6224 or 6248 and EqualLogic PS4100

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Figure 2 PowerConnect 6224 or 6248 and EqualLogic PS6100

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Figure 3 PowerConnect 6224 or 6248 and EqualLogic PS6500

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3.1 Point to point tables
Note: Add servers and arrays to the configuration as needed using the same connection patterns.
Table 2 PowerConnect 6224 and EqualLogic PS4100 point to point connections
Switch 1 Port
To
Switch 2
Port
To
1
Server 1, port 1
1
Server 1, port 2
2
Server 1, port 3*
2
Server 1, port 4*
Array 1
23
Controller 0, port 0
23
Controller 0, port 1
24
Controller 1, port 1
24
Controller 1, port 0
* Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional. At least two ports are required.
Table 3 PowerConnect 6248 and EqualLogic PS4100 point to point connections
Switch 1 Port
To
Switch 2 Port
To
1
Server 1, port 1
1
Server 1, port 2
2
Server 1, port 3*
2
Server 1, port 4*
Array 1
47
Controller 0, port 0
47
Controller 0, port 1
48
Controller 1, port 1
48
Controller 1, port 0
* Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional. At least two ports are required.