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Dell PowerVault NAS Solution iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 7
... about configuring the Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) Software Target on the Dell™ PowerVault™ storage system as a block storage device.
iSCSI is a useful and relatively inexpensive way to provide storage for new applications or to provide a network pool of storage for existing applications. Dell and its storage partners provide a variety of storage solutions that can...
Dell PowerVault NAS Solution iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 8
..., the term PowerVault storage system refers to the individual storage unit. The term PowerVault storage solution refers to the configuration of the server separately or together with the storage arrays.
iSCSI
iSCSI is a standard that carries SCSI commands through Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)-a protocol that enables transport of block data over IP networks, without the...
Dell PowerVault NAS Solution iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 13
...-Requisites
Before you set up the iSCSI Target, ensure that you perform the following steps: 1 Download the latest Microsoft iSCSI Initiator software from Microsoft support website at support.microsoft.com and install the Initiator (Host). 2 Install MS Software iSCSI Target on your storage system from the CD provided. 3 Configure and assign the IP addresses for iSCSI network using the "Worksheet...
Dell PowerVault NAS Solution iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 14
... OK.
Configuring iSCSI Connection With the PowerVault NAS Storage System
Initiator setup
Target setup
Log on from Initiator
Creating the Target
1 From the PowerVault NAS appliance, select Start→ Server Manager→ Storage→ MS Software Target.
2 Select Microsoft iSCSI Software Target icon.
The following options are displayed-iSCSI Targets, Devices, and Snapshots.
3 Select iSCSI...
Dell PowerVault NAS Solution iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 17
... Target that is Connected.
b Repeat step 1 to step 5.
c Click Advanced Settings. In the Target Portal address, choose the redundant host IP address and the IP address of the PowerVault storage solution.
NOTE: During the iSCSI Initiator software installation, Microsoft MPIO is already selected. MPIO is supported with Initiator version of 2.06 or later. You require two dedicated iSCSI NICs in...
Dell PowerVault NAS Solution iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 18
... on Initiator (host) or Target (PowerVault storage solution). Install the software on a separate Client/Server running Windows operating system.
5 Turn on the PowerVault storage system and create one or more volumes on the storage array for creating virtual disks for iSCSI Targets.
Configuring Settings From the Initiator
Initiator setup
Target setup
Log on from Initiator
1 Configure the...
Dell PowerVault NAS Solution iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 19
... iSCSI Software Target.
The PowerVault Server Manager Management Console appears.
2 Select Microsoft iSCSI Software Target which is located in the storage snap-in and right-click on Properties.
3 In the Properties window, select the iSNS tab and add the iSNS server information (DNS Name or IP address).
NOTE: It is recommended that only NICs for iSCSI network...
Dell PowerVault NAS Solution iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 21
... to create storage space.
1 Configuring network settings on the iSCSI Target device-The PowerVault NAS storage solution is configured to use DHCP for network settings by default. The PowerVault NAS storage system is designed for multi-path operations and is equipped with two RJ45 Ethernet connectors. You can add an optional additional NIC. The PowerVault NAS Configuration tasks window displays the...
Dell PowerVault NAS Solution iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 22
... Target.
b Right-click the iSCSI software Target and select Properties.
c In the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target Properties window, go to the Network tab. All the NICs on the PowerVault NAS storage solution are listed.
d Click Edit and uncheck public and private network IP address from the list. Unchecking public and private network IP addresses from the list ensures that only...
Dell PowerVault NAS Solution iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 28
... available as an installation option in iSCSI Software Target. The hardware provider coordinates with the local VSS to create a consistent image of the volume that can be transported to a central backup server.
In a PowerVault storage system, you can create an iSCSI snapshot in two ways:
• Manually create a snapshot of a single virtual disk in the Microsoft...
Dell PowerVault NAS Solution iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 48
... a free download from the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com and is available in two versions namely-x86 and IA64. You can use the iSNS Sever for Target discovery on an iSCSI network.
iSNS server is supported on the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating systems. Perform the following steps to install the...
Dell PowerVault NAS Solution iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 52
...-mounted volumes. When you locally mount a virtual disk and then try to make a shadow copy of that volume using Windows Explorer, the storage appliance appears to hang. This is because of the way shadow copies are created. When you make a shadow copy of a locally mounted virtual disk, the local mount driver writes to the underlying volume hosting the...
Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems Administrator's Guide - Page 3
... Tools...10 Windows Server Backup...11 Managing Your NAS System...11 Dell OpenManage Server Administrator...11 Server Administrator Integrated Features ...11 Server Administrator Home Page...11 Server Administrator Instrumentation Service 12 Server Administrator Remote Access Service 12 Server Administrator Storage Management Service 12 Server Administrator Logs...12 Remote Desktop For...
Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems Administrator's Guide - Page 4
...Services For NFS...17 Installing The AD LDS Server Role...17 Creating A New AD LDS Instance...18 Extending The AD LDS Schema To Support NFS User Mapping 19 Setting A Default Instance Name For AD LDS Instances 19 Updating The Active Directory Schema...19 Adding User And Group Account Maps From A UNIX-Based Computer To A Windows-Based Computer...Screens Using Share And Storage Management Wizard 23 ...
Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems Administrator's Guide - Page 7
... is Stor@ge!. 6. The Dell PowerVault NAS Initial Configuration Wizard guides you with:
a. An option for changing the default password. b. Selecting and configuring the back-end storage software, if applicable. c. Selecting and configuring the default system language, if needed. d. Confirming the settings. e. Rebooting the system, if necessary. 7. The Server Manager window opens each time an...
Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems Administrator's Guide - Page 8
... NAS Appliance Software • Reliability and Performance • Device Manager
• Task Scheduler • Windows Firewall and Advanced Security • Services • WMI Controls • Local Users and Groups
Storage
• Disk Management • Microsoft Windows Server Backup
Server Summary Roles
The Roles Summary section lists roles that are installed on the computer. The icon...
Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems Administrator's Guide - Page 11
... provides a web browser-based system management from the managed node or from a remote host through a LAN, dial-up service, or wireless network. When the NAS system is installed and configured on the managed node, you can perform remote management functions from any system that has a supported web browser and connection. Additionally, the Server Administrator home page provides extensive...
Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems Administrator's Guide - Page 13
... in the Remote Desktop Connection window.
Updating Your NAS System
To update your NAS system with the latest software:
1. Go to support.dell.com and download the latest PowerVault NAS appliance software and all Dell Update Packages that correspond to your system. For example, if you have a PowerVault NX3300, download the NAS Appliance Software for NX3300 in addition to all Dell Update packages for...
Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems Administrator's Guide - Page 14
... device. To resolve issues, see the Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems Troubleshooting Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 3. After the operating system reinstallation is complete, PowerVault NAS Initial Configuration Wizard appears on your desktop. 4. The PowerVault NAS Initial Configuration Wizard guides you through the following steps:
- Installing...
Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems Administrator's Guide - Page 17
... AD LDS for services for NFS you must:
1. Install the AD LDS server role. 2. Create a new AD LDS instance. 3. Extend the AD LDS schema to support NFS user mapping. 4. Set a default instance name for AD LDS instances. 5. Update the active directory schema. 6. Add user and group account maps from a UNIX-based computer to a Windows-based computer. 7. Authorize appropriate...