Reference Guide

Dell PowerVault TL2000|TL4000 iSCSI Support Matrix March 2015 A05

Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI

to SAS bridge Support Matrix

This document provides information about the supported software and hardware versions for the Dell

model TL2000\TL4000 1Gb iSCSI to SAS bridge solution.

NOTE: For the latest firmware releases and product documentation, see the Downloads sections of

dell.com/support.

Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS Bridge Rules

Networking and Connectivity Rules

 A dedicated IP SAN is highly recommended for iSCSI data transmission. Management traffic can

be isolated or added to existing networks

 Hosts can connect to an iSCSI Tape library using a Layer 2 (switched) or Layer 3 (routed)

network

 When a switch or router is present, a 10/100 NIC can be used on the host server for iSCSI data

transmission since the connection to the storage array is through the switch or router*

 The iSCSI I/O port connection to the TL2000\TL4000 ISCSI Bridge must be 1000Mb copper

(RJ45). The link rate of 10/100Mb is not supported. When using multiple (NICs) in the same

server, it is recommended that different subnets be used

 iSCSI HBAs are not supported with the TL2000\TL4000 iSCSI bridge

 Dell recommends that you enable your switch Spanning Tree setting to Port Fast ** when using

the TL2000\TL4000 iSCSI bridge

 Ethernet switch ports that are connected to Server Host ports and TL2000\TL4000 iSCSI

controller iSCSI ports should be set to Port Fast

*This configuration is not recommended.

** Port Fast: The Port Fast setting allows switch ports to be in a faster forwarding state, allowing

network traffic iSCSI login sessions to be established with minimum wait time.

Statement of Support

When the TL2000\TL4000 iSCSI solution is intended to protect a virtual environment Dell Technical

Support will refer users to the respective Virtual Operating System provider specification. Support will

also reference the Data Protection software “Virtual Host” option as the recommended method to

protect the virtual environment. The “Virtual Host” option consists of a data agent that resides in the

host virtual server. In the case of VMware, the virtual agent is installed on the proxy computer used to

communicate with the virtual OS interface. This configuration allows the Backup application virtual

agent to communicate with the host and leverage the host OS tools. The proxy server handles the data

transfer to Tape.

Supported Operating Systems

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 32-bit Standard and Enterprise SP1 or higher

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise x64 Edition SP1 or higher

 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 32 bit Standard and Enterprise SP1 or higher

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Dell PowerVault TL2000|TL4000 iSCSI Support Matrix March 2015 A05 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS bridge Support Matrix This document provides information about the supported software and hardware versions for the Dell model TL2000\TL4000 1Gb iSCSI to SAS bridge solution. NOTE: For the latest firmware releases and product documentation, see the Downloads sections of dell.com/support.
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Dell PowerVault TL2000|TL4000 iSCSI Support Matrix March 2015 A05 Host Server Support The TL2000\TL4000 ISCSI Bridge should interoperate with any industry standard servers. For non-Dell servers to connect to the TL2000\TL4000 iSCSI bridge they must be running a supported iSCSI initiator, operating system, and network components.