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iSCSI controller 0, In 1

IP address FE80 : 0000 : 0000 : 0000 : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Routable IP address 1 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

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Router IP address ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

iSCSI controller 1, In 0

IP address FE80 : 0000 : 0000 : 0000 : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Routable IP address 1 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Routable IP address 2 ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Router IP address ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____ : ____

Configuring iSCSI On Your Storage Array

The following sections contain step-by-step instructions for configuring iSCSI on your storage array.

However, before you begin, it is important to understand where each of these steps occur in relation to

your host server or storage array environment. The following table shows each iSCSI configuration step

and where it occurs.

Table 2. Host Server Vs. Storage Array

This Step is Performed on the Host Server Using

the Microsoft or Linux iSCSI Initiator

This Step is Performed on the Storage Array Using

PowerVault MD Storage Manager

1 Discover the storage array

2 Configure the iSCSI ports on the storage array

3 Perform target discovery from the iSCSI initiator

4 Configure host access

5 (Optional) Configure CHAP authentication on the

storage array

6 (Optional) Configure CHAP authentication on the

host server

7 Connect to the storage array from the host

server

8 (Optional) Set up in-band management

NOTE: It is recommended that you use the PowerVault Modular Disk Configuration Utility (MDCU)

for iSCSI configuration. The PowerVault MDCU wizards guides you through the configuration steps

described above. If you want to perform a manual configuration, see Manual Configuration Of iSCSI.

Automatic Configuration Using the Modular Disk Configuration Utility

NOTE: If MDCU is not installed, it can be installed from the MD series resource media.

The MDCU provides a consolidated approach for configuring the iSCSI network of host servers and

iSCSI-based storage arrays using a wizard‑driven interface. This utility also enables the user to configure