Dell PowerConnect 8024F User manual

April 2012
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Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
Configuration Introduction
Implementation Guide
Switch: PowerConnect 8024F (Dual Switch LAG setting)
Array: PS6010/6510
Host: Windows

THIS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY CONTAIN
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND TECHNICAL INACCURACIES. THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED AS IS,
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1Introduction
1.1 Document use
Keyboard keys are shown in brackets with the actual key bolded.
Example: [Enter]
Commands that are to be typed are bolded and shown after the appropriate prompt.
Example:
console>enable
1.2 Intended audience
System or Storage administrators with experience deploying Windows 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. If you do
not have a login, go to support.equallogic.com and register.
•
SAN HQ User Guide, available for download on www.equallogic.com
•
PS-series Group Administration online help
http://psonlinehelp.equallogic.com/v5.1/groupmanager.htm

2Prerequisites
2.1 Equipment
2.1.1.1 Serial cable
•A null-modem DB9 serial cable (included with the array)
•A switch serial console management cable (included with the switch)
2.2 Software
•Latest network adapter device driver update (support.dell.com)
•Latest Host Integration Tools (HIT) kit installation package (support.equallogic.com)
•Latest SAN HeadQuarters installation package (support.equallogic.com)
Note: A login is required to access the EqualLogic support site.
2.3 Configuration settings
2.3.1 Host/OS
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.
2.3.2 Switch
This document assumes that your PowerConnect 8024F switches are at firmware version 4.1.0.19 or
later. To get the latest update, visit http://support.dell.com. Installation instructions are provided as
part of the download. The switch user manual can also be downloaded for reference.
2.3.3 Array
This document assumes that your storage arrays are at array controller firmware version 5.1.1-H2 or
later. To get the latest update, visit http://support.equallogic.com. Update instructions and release
notes are available with the latest downloads.

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.
IP addresses needed for configuration:
Host iSCSI
Initiator
Host #1 Host #2 Host #3 Host #4
Port 1
Port 2
Array Target
Array #1
Array #2
Array #3
Port 1
Port 2
Management
(Out-of-Band)
Array Group
Management IP
(Out-of-Band)
Array Group
Management IP
(In-Band)
Out-of-Band
Switch
Management Port
Switch admin password: _________________________
Array Group admin password: __________________________*
Array Group membership password: __________________________*
*These may be the same password – see the PS-series Group Administration guide for more
information.
http://psonlinehelp.equallogic.com/v5.1/groupmanager.htm

2.5 Connectivity Diagrams
Use the appropriate diagram and following point to point table when cabling the SAN.
PowerConnect 8024F and PS6010 configuration

PowerConnect 8024F and PS6510 configuration

PowerConnect 8024F connections with the PS6010 or PS6510:
Switch 1
Port To
Switch 2
Port To
1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2
2 Server 2, port 1 2 Server 2, port 2
3 Server 3, port 1 3 Server 3, port 2
4 Server 4, port 1 4 Server 4, port 2
Array 3 15 Controller 0, port 0 15 Controller 0, port 1
16 Controller 1, port 1 16 Controller 1, port 0
Array 2 17 Controller 0, port 0 17 Controller 0, port 1
18 Controller 1, port 1 18 Controller 1, port 0
Array 1 19 Controller 0, port 0 19 Controller 0, port 1
20 Controller 1, port 1 20 Controller 1, port 0