Deployment Guide

Post Installation Tasks

Before using the storage array for the first time, complete the initial configuration tasks in the order

shown. These tasks are performed using the MD Storage Manager.

NOTE: If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is not used, initial configuration using the

management station must be performed on the same physical subnet as the storage array.

Additionally, during initial configuration, at least one network adapter must be configured on the

same IP subnet as the storage array’s default management ports (Controller 0 Port

0:192.168.129.101 or Controller 1 Port 1:192.168.129.102). After initial configuration, the

management ports are configured using MD Storage Manager and the management station’s IP

address can be changed back to the previous settings.

Before You Begin

NOTE: Before you begin configuring iSCSI, it is recommended that you fill out the IPv4 or IPv6 iSCSI

configuration worksheet available in this document, see iSCSI Configuration Worksheet. Gathering

this type of information about your network before starting the configuration steps helps you to

complete the process more efficiently.

iSCSI Configuration Terminology

Table 1. Standard Terminology used in iSCSI Configuration

Term Definition

Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol

(CHAP)

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. For more information on the

types of CHAP authentication supported, see

Understanding CHAP Authentication.

Host or host server A server connected to the storage array using iSCSI

ports.

Host server port The iSCSI port (two per controller) on the storage

array.

iSCSI initiator The iSCSI-specific software installed on the host

server that controls communications between the

host server and the storage array.

iSCSI host port The iSCSI port (two per controller) on the storage

array.