Dell PowerConnect 8024F User manual

April 2012

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Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series

Configuration Introduction

Implementation Guide

Switch: PowerConnect 8024F (Dual Switch LAG setting)

Array: PS6010/6510

Host: Windows

THIS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY CONTAIN

TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND TECHNICAL INACCURACIES. THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED AS IS,

WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

the express written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. For more information, contact Dell.

Dell, the DELL logo, and the DELL badge, PowerConnect™, EqualLogic™, PowerEdge™ and

PowerVault™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. Broadcom® is a registered trademark of Broadcom

Corporation. Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server®, and Active Directory® are either trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

1Introduction

1.1 Document use

Keyboard keys are shown in brackets with the actual key bolded.

Example: [Enter]

Commands that are to be typed are bolded and shown after the appropriate prompt.

Example:

console>enable

1.2 Intended audience

System or Storage administrators with experience deploying Windows servers, storage systems, and

Ethernet networking. If you are unsure about completing the installation, Dell support is available and

ready to assist you.

1.3 List of references

•TR1050 – Monitoring Your PS Series SAN with SAN HeadQuarters

https://support.equallogic.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=8749

Note: A login is required to access the EqualLogic support site. If you do

not have a login, go to support.equallogic.com and register.

•

SAN HQ User Guide,

available for download on www.equallogic.com

•

PS-series Group Administration

online help

http://psonlinehelp.equallogic.com/v5.1/groupmanager.htm

2Prerequisites

2.1 Equipment

2.1.1.1 Serial cable

•A null-modem DB9 serial cable (included with the array)

•A switch serial console management cable (included with the switch)

2.2 Software

•Latest network adapter device driver update (support.dell.com)

•Latest Host Integration Tools (HIT) kit installation package (support.equallogic.com)

•Latest SAN HeadQuarters installation package (support.equallogic.com)

Note: A login is required to access the EqualLogic support site.

2.3 Configuration settings

2.3.1 Host/OS

This document assumes that you have already installed Windows 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 or later

and have applied the latest critical security updates available through Windows Update.

2.3.2 Switch

This document assumes that your PowerConnect 8024F switches are at firmware version 4.1.0.19 or

later. To get the latest update, visit http://support.dell.com. Installation instructions are provided as

part of the download. The switch user manual can also be downloaded for reference.

2.3.3 Array

This document assumes that your storage arrays are at array controller firmware version 5.1.1-H2 or

later. To get the latest update, visit http://support.equallogic.com. Update instructions and release

notes are available with the latest downloads.

2.4 Configuration information

Your iSCSI SAN configuration requires several static IP addresses. Complete this form and have it

available for reference during the configuration.

IP addresses needed for configuration:

Host iSCSI

Initiator

Host #1 Host #2 Host #3 Host #4

Port 1

Port 2

Array Target

Array #1

Array #2

Array #3

Port 1

Port 2

Management

(Out-of-Band)

Array Group

Management IP

(Out-of-Band)

Array Group

Management IP

(In-Band)

Out-of-Band

Switch

Management Port

Switch admin password: _________________________

Array Group admin password: __________________________*

Array Group membership password: __________________________*

*These may be the same password – see the PS-series Group Administration guide for more

information.

http://psonlinehelp.equallogic.com/v5.1/groupmanager.htm

2.5 Connectivity Diagrams

Use the appropriate diagram and following point to point table when cabling the SAN.

PowerConnect 8024F and PS6010 configuration

PowerConnect 8024F and PS6510 configuration

PowerConnect 8024F connections with the PS6010 or PS6510:

Switch 1

Port To

Switch 2

Port To

1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2

2 Server 2, port 1 2 Server 2, port 2

3 Server 3, port 1 3 Server 3, port 2

4 Server 4, port 1 4 Server 4, port 2

Array 3 15 Controller 0, port 0 15 Controller 0, port 1

16 Controller 1, port 1 16 Controller 1, port 0

Array 2 17 Controller 0, port 0 17 Controller 0, port 1

18 Controller 1, port 1 18 Controller 1, port 0

Array 1 19 Controller 0, port 0 19 Controller 0, port 1

20 Controller 1, port 1 20 Controller 1, port 0

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