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Fibre Channel and iSCSI Cabling

To maintain continuous connectivity to stored data from the host server, implement a strategy for redundant I/O paths.

Fibre Channel 2 Port 16 Gb Configuration

iSCSI 2 Port 10 GbE Configuration

1. Connect each host server to both switches.

– Connections shown in orange belong to fault domain 1.

– Connections shown in blue belong to fault domain 2.

2. Connect fault domain 1 (in orange) to switch 1.

– Top storage controller: port 1 to switch 1

– Bottom storage controller: port 1 to switch 1

3. Connect fault domain 2 (in blue) to switch 2.

– Top storage controller: port 2 to switch 2

– Bottom storage controller: port 2 to switch 2

Fibre Channel 4 Port 8 Gb Configuration

iSCSI 4 Port 1 GbE Configuration

1. Connect each host server to both switches.

– Connections shown in orange belong to fault domain 1.

– Connections shown in blue belong to fault domain 2.

2. Connect fault domain 1 (in orange) to switch 1.

– Top storage controller: port 1 to switch 1

– Top storage controller: port 3 to switch 1

– Bottom storage controller: port 1 to switch 1

– Bottom storage controller: port 3 to switch 1

3. Connect fault domain 2 (in blue) to switch 2.

– Top storage controller: port 2 to switch 2

– Top storage controller: port 4 to switch 2

– Bottom storage controller: port 2 to switch 2

– Bottom storage controller: port 4 to switch 2

Setting Up Your Dell SCv2000 and SCv2020 Storage System

Warning! Before you set up and operate your Dell system, review the safety

instructions that came with your system.

Warning! The storage system chassis is heavy. Do not attempt to

lift the chassis without assistance.

Use the racking instructions included with your package to rack the chassis.

Mount the storage system chassis and expansion enclosures in a manner that allows

for expansion in the rack and prevents the rack from becoming top-heavy. Secure the

storage system chassis to the rack using the mounting screws that are located behind

the latches on each chassis ear.

1 2Before You Begin Rack Chassis and Optional Enclosures

Unpack Storage Center Equipment

A Dell SCv2000 and SCv2020 includes:

• Storage system chassis

• Drives (shipped inside chassis)

• Mounting rails (2)

• Bezel

• Getting Started Guide

Develop a Configuration Plan

Before installing the storage hardware, develop a configuration plan where you can record host

server information, switch information, and VLAN information.

Record system information on the worksheet in the Getting Started Guide

• System management IPv4 address for Storage Center

• MGMT port IPv4 address for each storage controller

• Domain name

• DNS server address

Consider Plans for Multipath/Failover

Redundancy is provided by fault domains, which allow alternate paths if a path fails. Fault domains

are determined by the number of independent Fibre Channel (FC) fabrics or iSCSI networks. Each

switch carries a separate fault domain. If a port fails, any port within the same fault domain takes

over for the failed port. Dell recommends using multipathing, so that volumes are mapped to ports

in more than one fault domain.

More Information

For operating system, host bus adapter (HBA) and switch requirements, see the Dell Storage

Compatibility Matrix on the Dell Tech Center at http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/storage.

For additional deployment instructions, see the Dell Storage Center SCv2000 and SCv2020

Storage System Deployment Guide on dell.com/support.

SCv2000 and SCv2020 storage systems support Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and SAS protocols to connect the Storage Center to host servers. Fault domains provide fault tolerance at the controller level. If you are using Fibre

Channel, incorporate your switch zoning strategy with the fault domains. Dell recommends using redundant cabling to avoid a single point of failure.

To connect the storage system:

1. Identify the protocol being used to connect the host servers to the storage system.

2. Refer to the diagram below that corresponds to the proper protocol. These cabling guidelines ensure the configuration has redundancy and failover capability.

For more information about cabling, see the Dell Storage Center SCv2000 and SCv2020 Storage System Deployment Guide.

Fault domain 1

Fault domain 2

Prepare the Host Servers

Cable the Host Servers

Refer to the Dell Storage Compatibility Matrix for a list of supported HBAs or iSCSI network adapters.

Windows and Linux Hosts

Install the HBAs or network adapters, install the drivers, and make sure that the latest supported BIOS is

installed.

Fibre Channel

1. Install Fibre Channel HBAs in the host servers.

2. Install supported HBA drivers and make sure that HBAs have the latest supported firmware.

3. Use the Fibre Channel cabling diagrams to cable host servers to switches. Connecting host servers

directly to the storage system without using Fibre Channel switches is not supported.

iSCSI

1. Install iSCSI HBAs or network adapters dedicated for iSCSI traffic in the host servers.

2. Install supported HBA drivers and make sure that HBAs have the latest supported firmware.

3. Use the iSCSI cabling diagrams to cable the host servers to switches. Connecting host servers directly

to the storage system without using Ethernet switches is not supported.

4. Assign IP addresses to each iSCSI port to match the subnets for each fault domain.

CAUTION: Make sure to assign the correct IP addresses to the HBAs or network adapters. Assigning IPs

to the wrong ports can cause connectivity issues.

NOTE: If using jumbo frames, enable and configure jumbo frames on all devices in the data path: adapter

ports, switches, and storage system.

SAS

1. Install SAS HBAs in the host servers.

2. Install supported HBA drivers and make sure that HBAs have the latest supported firmware.

3. Use the SAS cabling diagram to cable the host servers directly to the storage controllers.

VMware ESXi Hosts

Install the HBAs or network adapters and make sure that the latest supported BIOS is installed.

Fibre Channel

1. Install Fibre Channel HBAs in the ESXi hosts.

2. Use the Fibre Channel cabling diagrams to cable ESXi hosts to switches. Connecting ESXi hosts directly

to the storage system without using Fibre Channel switches is not supported.

iSCSI

1. Install iSCSI HBAs or network adapters dedicated for iSCSI traffic in the ESXi hosts.

2. If using network adapters, create a VMkernel port for each adapter. (One VMkernel per vSwitch)

3. Assign IP addresses for each adapter port to match the subnets for each fault domain.

CAUTION: Make sure to assign the correct IP addresses to the HBAs or network adapters. Assigning IPs

to the wrong ports can cause connectivity issues.

NOTE: If using jumbo frames, enable and configure jumbo frames on all devices in the data path: adapter

ports, switches, and storage system.

4. If using network adapters, add the VMkernel ports to the iSCSI software initiator.

5. Use the iSCSI cabling diagrams to cable the ESXi hosts to switches. Connecting ESXi hosts directly to

the storage system without using Ethernet switches is not supported.

SAS

1. Install SAS HBAs in the ESXi hosts. For more information about configuring VMware ESXi hosts with

SAS HBAs, see the Dell Storage Center SCv2000 and SCv2020 Storage System Deployment Guide.

2. Use the SAS cabling diagram to cable the ESXi hosts directly to the storage controllers.

NOTE: Configure only one ESXi host at a time.

1. Hold the bezel with the Dell logo upright.

2. Hook the right end of the bezel into the right side of the storage

system chassis.

3. Swing the left end of the bezel toward the left side of the storage

system chassis.

4. Press the bezel into place until the release latch closes.

5. Use the key to lock the front bezel.

3 Install the Bezel

SAS Cabling

Directly connect host servers to a storage system.

SAS 4 Port 12 Gb Configuration

1. Connect fault domain 1 (in orange) to server 1.

– Top storage controller: port 1 to port on server 1

– Bottom storage controller: port 1 to port on server 1

2. Connect fault domain 2 (in blue) to server 2.

– Top storage controller: port 2 to port on server 2

– Bottom storage controller: port 2 to port on server 2

3. Connect fault domain 3 (in gray) to server 3.

– Top storage controller: port 3 to port on server 3

– Bottom storage controller: port 3 to port on server 3

4. Connect fault domain 4 (in red) to server 4.

– Top storage controller: port 4 to port on server 4

– Bottom storage controller: port 4 to port on server 4

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Setting Up Your Dell SCv2000 and SCv2020 Storage System 1 Before You Begin 2 Warning! Before you set up and operate your Dell system, review the safety instructions that came with your system. Unpack Storage Center Equipment Develop a Configuration Plan A Dell SCv2000 and SCv2020 includes: • Storage system chassis • Drives (shipped inside chassis) • Mounting rails (2) • Bezel • Getting Started Guide Rack Chassis and Optional Enclosures 3 Warning! The storage system chassis is heavy.
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Setting Up Your Dell SCv2000 and SCv2020 Storage System (continued) 6 Connect to Management Network 7 Cable the Backend The Ethernet management interface of each storage controller must be connected to a management network. The Ethernet management port (eth0) provides access to the Storage Center and is used to send emails, alerts, SNMP traps, and support data.