Users Guide

Configuring Network and Storage for Oracle RAC Database 39
Table 6-4 shows a sample volume configuration. Create volumes in
PS5000XV array and create an access list to allow all host iSCSI network
interfaces to access the volumes.
Configuring iSCSI Networks
It is recommended that the host network interfaces for iSCSI traffic are
configured to use Flow Control and Jumbo frame for optimal performance.
To set Flow Control and Jumbo frame:
1 Select Start → Settings → Network Connections .
2 Highlight the iSCSI network interface, and right click Properties .
3 Click Configure .
4 Click Advanced .
5 Highlight Jumbo Packet , and set its value to 9014 bytes.
6 Highlight Performance Options , then click Properties .
The Performance Options window is displayed.
7 In the Performance Options window, highlight Flow Control , and set its
value to
Rx & Tx Enabled .
8 Repeat step 2 to step 7 for all other network interfaces used for
iSCSI traffic.
Configuring Host Access to Volumes
Installing and Configuring Dell EqualLogic Host Integration Tool (HIT) Kit
To install and configure the Dell EqualLogic Host Integration Tool (HIT) kit:
1 Download the latest HIT tool kit on your database server.
2 Double-click Setup64.exe to launch the installation window.
3 In the Welcome to the Host Integration Tools, update program window,
click
Next .
4 In the License Agreements window, select I accept the terms of all the
license agreements
, and click Next .
5 On the Installation Type window, click Next .