Dell 3000i User Manual

Dell™ PowerVault™ Modular Disk 3000i

Systems Installation Guide

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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Management Station Hardware Requirements

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Introduction to Storage Arrays

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2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Storage Configuration Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

About the Enclosure Connections

Cabling the Enclosure

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Redundancy vs. Nonredundancy Direct-Attached Solutions Network-Attached Solutions

Attaching MD1000 Expansion Enclosures

Expanding with Previously Configured MD1000 Enclosures Expanding with New MD1000 Enclosures

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3 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

System Assembly and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Install the iSCSI Initiator Software (iSCSI-attached Host Servers Only)

Installing the iSCSI Initiator on a Windows Host Server Installing the iSCSI Initiator on a Linux Host Server

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Installing MD Storage Software

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Installing MD Storage Software on an iSCSI-attached Host Server (Windows)

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Installing MD Storage Software on an iSCSI-attached Host Server (Linux)

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Installing a Dedicated Management Station (Windows and Linux)

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Documentation for Windows Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Viewing Resource CD Contents Installing the Manuals

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Documentation for Linux Systems

Viewing Resource CD Contents Installing the Manuals

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4 Array Setup and iSCSI Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Terminology iSCSI Configuration Worksheet Configuring iSCSI on your Storage Array

Using iSNS

Step 1: Discover the Storage Array (Out-of-band management only)

Default Management Port Settings Automatic Storage Array Discovery Manual Storage Array Discovery Set Up the Array

Step 2: Configure the iSCSI Ports on the Storage Array

Step 3: Perform Target Discovery from the iSCSI Initiator

If you are using Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 GUI version

If you are using Windows Server 2008 Core Version If you are using Linux Server If you are using RHEL 5 or SLES 10 SP1

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Step 4: Configure Host Access

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Understanding CHAP Authentication

What is CHAP? Target CHAP Mutual CHAP CHAP Definitions How CHAP Is Set Up

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Step 5: Configure CHAP Authentication on the Storage Array (optional). . . . 47

Configuring Target CHAP Authentication on the Storage Array Configuring Mutual CHAP Authentication on the Storage Array

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Step 6: Configure CHAP Authentication on the Host Server (optional)

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If you are using Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 GUI version

If you are using Windows Server 2008 Core Version If you are using Linux Server If you are using RHEL 5 or SLES 10 SP1 If you are using SLES10 SP1 via the GUI

Step 7: Connect to the Target Storage Array from the Host Server

If you are using Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 GUI If you are using Windows Server 2008 Core Version If you are using a Linux Server Viewing the status of your iSCSI connections

Step 8: (Optional) Set Up In-Band Management

Premium Features

Troubleshooting Tools

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5 Uninstalling Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Uninstalling From Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Uninstalling From Linux

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6 Guidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSI . . . . . . 63

Windows Host Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Linux Host Setup

Configuring TCP/IP on Linux using DHCP (root users only)

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Configuring TCP/IP on Linux using a Static IP address (root users only)

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6 Contents

Introduction

This guide outlines the steps for configuring the Dell™ PowerVault™ Modular Disk 3000i (MD3000i). The guide also covers installing the MD Storage Manager software, installing and configuring the Microsoft PowerVault MD3000i Resource CD. Other information provided includes system requirements, storage array organization, initial software startup and verification, and discussions of utilities and premium features.

MD Storage Manager enables an administrator to configure and monitor storage arrays for optimum usability. MD Storage Manager operates on both Microsoft systems and can send alerts about storage array error conditions by either e-mail or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). These alerts can be set for instant notification or at regular intervals.

System Requirements

Before installing and configuring the MD3000i hardware and MD Storage Manager software, ensure that the operating system is supported and minimum system requirements are met. For more information, refer to the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i Support Matrix available on support.dell.com.

Management Station Hardware Requirements

A management station uses MD Storage Manager to configure and manage storage arrays across the network. Any system designated as a management station must be an x86-based system that meets the following minimum requirements:

•Intel® Pentium® or equivalent CPU (133 MHz or faster)

• 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)

• 120 MB disk space available

• Administrator or equivalent permissions

• Minimum display setting of 800 x 600 pixels with 256 colors (1024 x 768 pixels with 16-bit color recommended)

iSCSI and Linux initiators, and accessing documentation from the

Windows® and Linux operating

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Introduction to Storage Arrays

A storage array includes various hardware components, such as physical disks, RAID controller modules, fans, and power supplies, gathered into enclosures. An enclosure containing physical disks accessed through RAID controller modules is called a RAID enclosure.

One or more host servers attached to the storage array can access the data on the storage array. You can also establish multiple physical paths between the host(s) and the storage array so that loss of any single path (through failure of a host server port, for example) does not result in total loss of access to data on the storage array.

The storage array is managed by MD Storage Manager software running either on a host server or a dedicated management station. On a host server system, MD Storage Manager and the storage array communicate management requests and event information directly via iSCSI ports. On a dedicated management station, MD Storage Manager communicates with the storage array either through an Ethernet connection on the RAID controller modules or via the host agent installed on the host server.

Using MD Storage Manager, you configure the physical disks in the storage array into logical components called disk groups, then divide the disk groups into virtual disks. You can make as many disk groups and virtual disks as your storage array configuration and hardware permit. Disk groups are created in the unconfigured capacity of a storage array, while virtual disks are created in the free capacity of a disk group.

Unconfigured capacity is comprised of the physical disks not already assigned to a disk group. When a virtual disk is created using unconfigured capacity, a disk group is automatically created. If the only virtual disk in a disk group is deleted, the disk group is also deleted. Free capacity is space in a disk group that has not been assigned to a virtual disk.

Data is written to the physical disks in the storage array using RAID technology. RAID levels define the way in which data is written to physical disks. Different RAID levels offer different levels of accessibility, redundancy, and capacity. You can set a specified RAID level for each disk group and virtual disk on your storage array.

You can also provide an additional layer of data redundancy by creating disk groups that have a RAID level other than 0. Hot spares can automatically replace physical disks marked as Failed.

For more information on using RAID and managing data in your storage solution, see the Dell™ PowerVault™ Modular Disk Storage Manager User’s Guide.

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Hardware Installation

This chapter provides guidelines for planning the physical configuration of your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i storage array and for connecting one or more hosts to the array. For complete information on hardware configuration, see the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Storage Configuration Planning

Consider the following items before installing your storage array:

• Evaluate data storage needs and administrative requirements.

• Calculate availability requirements.

• Decide the frequency and level of backups, such as weekly full backups with daily partial backups.

• Consider storage array options, such as password protection and e-mail alert notifications for error conditions.

• Design the configuration of virtual disks and disk groups according to a data organization plan. For example, use one virtual disk for inventory, a second for financial and tax information, and a third for customer information.

• Decide whether to allow space for hot spares, which automatically replace failed physical disks.

• If you will use premium features, consider how to configure virtual disk copies and snapshot virtual disks.

About the Enclosure Connections

The RAID array enclosure is connected to an iSCSI-enabled host server via one or two RAID controller modules. The RAID controller modules are identified as RAID controller module 0 and RAID controller module 1 (see the PowerVault MD3000i Hardware Owner’s Manual for more information).

Each RAID controller module contains two iSCSI In port connectors that provide direct connections to the host server or switches. iSCSI In port connectors are labeled In-0 and In-1(see the PowerVault MD3000i Hardware Owner’s Manual for more information).

Each MD3000i RAID controller module also contains an Ethernet management port and a SAS Out port connector. The Ethernet management port allows you to install a dedicated management station (server or standalone system). The SAS Out port allows you to connect the RAID enclosure to an optional expansion enclosure (MD1000) for additional storage capacity.

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Cabling the Enclosure

You can connect up to 16 hosts and two expansion enclosures to the storage array.

To plan your configuration, complete the following tasks:

Evaluate your data storage needs and administrative requirements.

Determine your hardware capabilities and how you plan to organize your data.

Calculate your requirements for the availability of your data.

Determine how you plan to back up your data.

The iSCSI interface provides many versatile host-to-controller configurations. For the purposes of this manual, the most conventional topologies are described. The figures in this chapter are grouped according to the following general categories:

• Direct-attached solutions

• Network-attached (SAN) solutions

Redundancy vs. Nonredundancy

Nonredundant configurations, configurations that provide only a single data path from a host to the RAID enclosure, are recommended only for non-critical data storage. Path failure from a failed or removed cable, a failed NIC, or a failed or removed RAID controller module results in loss of host access to storage on the RAID enclosure.

Redundancy is established by installing separate data paths between the host and the storage array, in which each path is to different RAID controller modules. Redundancy protects the host from losing access to data in the event of path failure, because both RAID controllers can access all the disks in the storage array.

Direct-Attached Solutions

You can cable from the Ethernet ports of your host servers directly to your MD3000i RAID controller iSCSI ports. Direct attachments support single path configurations (for up to four servers) and dual path data configurations (for up to two servers) for both single and dual controller modules.

Single Path Data Configurations

With a single path configuration, a group of heterogeneous clients can be connected to the MD3000i RAID controller through a single physical Ethernet port. Because there is only the single port, there is no redundancy (although each iSCSI portal supports multiple connections). This configuration is supported for both single controller and dual controller modes.

Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the supported nonredundant cabling configurations to MD3000i RAID controller modules using the single path data configuration. Figure 2-1 shows a single controller array configuration. Figure 2-2 shows how four standalone servers are supported in a dual controller array configuration.

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Figure 2-1. One or Two Direct-Attached Servers (or Two-Node Cluster), Single-Path Data, Single Controller (Simplex)

Management traffic

1 standalone (one or

two) host server

4 MD3000i RAID

Enclosure (single controller)

2 two-node cluster 3 Ethernet

management port

5 corporate, public or

private network

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Figure 2-2. Up to Four Direct-Attached Servers, Single-Path Data, Dual Controllers (Duplex)

Management traffic

1 standalone (up to

four) host server

4 corporate, public or

private network

2 Ethernet management

port (2)

3 MD3000i RAID

Enclosure (dual controllers)

Dual Path Data Configuration

In Figure 2-3, up to two servers are directly attached to the MD3000i RAID controller module. If the host server has a second Ethernet connection to the array, it can be attached to the iSCSI ports on the array’s second controller. This configuration provides improved availability by allowing two separate physical paths for each host, which ensures full redundancy if one of the paths fail.

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Figure 2-3. One or Two Direct-Attached Servers (or Two-Node Cluster), Dual-Path Data, Dual Controllers (Duplex)

1 standalone (one or

two) host server

4 MD3000i RAID

Enclosure (dual controllers)

2 two-node cluster 3 Ethernet

5 corporate, public or

private network

management port (2)

Network-Attached Solutions

You can also cable your host servers to the MD3000i RAID controller iSCSI ports through an IP storage area network (SAN) industry-standard 1GB Ethernet switch. By using an IP SAN "cloud" Ethernet switch, the MD3000i RAID controller can support up to 16 hosts simultaneously with multiple connections per session. This solution supports either single- or dual-path data configurations, as well as either single or dual controller modules.

Figure 2-4 shows how up to 16 standalone servers can be attached (via multiple sessions) to a single MD3000i RAID controller module through a network. Hosts that have a second Ethernet connection to the network allow two separate physical paths for each host, which ensures full redundancy if one of the paths fail. Figure 2-5 shows how the same number of hosts can be similarly attached to a dual MD3000i RAID controller array configuration.

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Figure 2-4. Up to 16 SAN-Configured Servers, Single-Path Data, Single Controller (Simplex)

1 up to 16 standalone

host servers

4 MD3000i RAID

Enclosure (single controller)

2 IP SAN (Gigabit

Ethernet switch)

5 corporate, public or

private network

3 Ethernet

management port

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Figure 2-5. Up to 16 Dual SAN-Configured Servers, Dual-Path Data, Dual Controllers (Duplex)

1 up to 16 standalone

host servers

4 MD3000i RAID

Enclosure (dual controllers)

2 IP SAN (dual Gigabit

Ethernet switches)

5 corporate, public or

private network

3 Ethernet

management port (2)

Attaching MD1000 Expansion Enclosures

One of the features of the MD3000i is the ability to add up to two MD1000 expansion enclosures for additional capacity. This expansion increases the maximum physical disk pool to 45 3.5" SAS and/or SATA II physical disks.

As described in the following sections, you can expand with either a brand new MD1000 or an MD1000 that has been previously configured in a direct-attach solution with a PERC 5/E system.

NOTICE: Ensure that all MD1000 expansion enclosures being connected to the MD3000i are first updated to the

latest Dell MD1000 EMM Firmware (available from support.dell.com). Dell MD1000 EMM Firmware versions prior to A03 are not supported in an MD3000i array; attaching an MD1000 with unsupported firmware causes an uncertified condition to exist on the array. See the following procedure for more information.

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Expanding with Previously Configured MD1000 Enclosures

Use this procedure if your MD1000 is now directly attached to and configured on a Dell PERC 5/E system. Data from virtual disks created on a PERC 5 SAS controller cannot be directly migrated to an MD3000i or to an MD1000 expansion enclosure connected to an MD3000i.

NOTICE: If an MD1000 that was previously attached to PERC 5 SAS controller is used as an expansion enclosure

to an MD3000i, the physical disks of the MD1000 enclosure will be reinitialized and data will be lost. All data on the MD1000 must be backed up before attempting the expansion.

Perform the following steps to attach previously configured MD1000 expansion enclosures to the MD3000i:

Back up all data on the MD1000 enclosure(s).

While the enclosure is still attached to the PERC 5 controller, upgrade the MD1000 firmware to version A03 or above. Windows systems users can reference the users can reference the

Before adding the MD1000 enclosure(s), make sure the MD3000i software is installed and up to date. For more information, refer to the

support.dell.com

Install or update (to the latest version available on

DUP.bin

package.

Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i Support Matrix

support.dell.com

each host server. Install or update (to the latest version available on multipath drivers on each host server. The multipath drivers are bundled with Modular Disk Storage Management install. On Windows systems, the drivers are automatically installed when a Full or Host selection is made.

Using the MD Storage Manager, update the MD3000i RAID controller firmware to the latest version available on

Controller Module Firmware RAID Controller Module NVSRAM

Stop I/O and turn off all systems:

Stop all I/O to the array and turn off affected host systems attached to the MD3000i.

Turn off the MD3000i.

Turn off the MD1000 enclosure(s).

Referencing the applicable configuration for your rack (Figure 2-1 through Figure 2-5), cable the

support.dell.com (Support→

) and the NVSRAM (

Download Firmware→

Support→

MD1000 enclosure(s) to the MD3000i.

DUP.exe

package; for Linux kernels,

available on

) the MD Storage Manager on

support.dell.com

Download RAID

Download Firmware→

) the

Download

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Turn on attached units:

Turn on the MD1000 expansion enclosure(s). Wait for the enclosure status LED to light blue.

Turn on the MD3000i and wait for the status LED to indicate that the unit is ready:

• If the status LEDs light a solid amber, the MD3000i is still coming online.

• If the status LEDs are blinking amber, there is an error that can be viewed using the MD Storage Manager.

• If the status LEDs light a solid blue, the MD3000i is ready.

After the MD3000i is online and ready, turn on any attached host systems.

After the MD1000 is configured as the expansion enclosure to the MD3000i, restore the data that was backed up in step 1.

After they are online, the MD1000 enclosures are available for use within the MD3000i system.

Expanding with New MD1000 Enclosures

Perform the following steps to attach new MD1000 expansion enclosures to the MD3000i:

Before adding the MD1000 enclosure(s), make sure the MD3000i software is installed and up to date. For more information, refer to the

support.dell.com

Install or update (to the latest version available on

each host server.

Install or update (to the latest version available on each host server.

Using the MD Storage Manager, update the MD3000i RAID controller firmware (

Support→Download Firmware→

NVSRAM (

Stop I/O and turn off all systems:

Stop all I/O to the array and turn off affected host systems attached to the MD3000i.

Turn off the MD3000i.

Turn off any MD1000 enclosures in the affected system.

Referencing the applicable configuration for your rack (Figure 2-1 through Figure 2-5), cable the

Support→

MD1000 enclosure(s) to the MD3000i.

Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i Support Matrix

support.dell.com

Download RAID Controller Module Firmware

Download Firmware→

Download RAID Controller Module NVSRAM

available on

) the MD Storage Manager on

) the multipath drivers on

) and the

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Turn on attached units:

Turn on the MD1000 expansion enclosure(s). Wait for the enclosure status LED to light blue.

Turn on the MD3000i and wait for the status LED to indicate that the unit is ready:

• If the status LEDs light a solid amber, the MD3000i is still coming online.

• If the status LEDs are blinking amber, there is an error that can be viewed using the MD Storage Manager.

• If the status LEDs light a solid blue, the MD3000i is ready.

After the MD3000i is online and ready, turn on any attached host systems.

Using the MD Storage Manager, update all attached MD1000 firmware if it is out of date:

Select

Check the

Support→

Download Firmware→

Select All

check box so that all attached MD1000 enclosures are updated at the same

Download Environmental (EMM) Card Firmware

time (each takes approximately 8 minutes to update).

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Software Installation

The MD3000i Resource CD contains all documentation pertinent to MD3000i hardware and MD Storage Manager software. It also includes software and drivers for both Linux and Microsoft

The MD3000i Resource CD contains a readme.txt file covering changes to the software, updates, fixes, patches, and other important data applicable to both Linux and Windows operating systems. The readme.txt file also specifies requirements for accessing documentation, information regarding versions of the software on the CD, and system requirements for running the software.

For more information on supported hardware and software for Dell™ PowerVault™ systems, refer to the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i Support Matrix located at support.dell.com.

Dell recommends installing all the latest updates available at support.dell.com.

System Assembly and Startup

Use the following procedure to assemble and start your system for the first time:

Windows® operating systems.

Install the NIC(s) in each host server that you attach to the MD3000i Storage Array, unless the NIC was factory installed. For general information on setting up your IP addresses, see

for Configuring Your Network for iSCSI

Cable the storage array to the host server(s), either directly or via a switch.

Cable the Ethernet management ports on the storage array to either the management network (iSCSI-attached host server) or dedicated management station (non-iSCSI).

Power on the storage array and wait for the status LED to turn blue.

Start up each host server that is cabled to the storage array.

Guidelines

Install the iSCSI Initiator Software (iSCSI-attached Host Servers Only)

To configure iSCSI later in this document (see "Array Setup and iSCSI Configuration"), you must install the Microsoft iSCSI initiator on any host server that will access your storage array before you install the MD Storage Manager software.

NOTE: Windows Server® 2008 contains a built-in iSCSI initiator. If your system is running Windows

Server 2008, you do not need to install the iSCSI initiator as shown in this section. Skip directly to "Installing MD Storage Software."

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Depending on whether you are using a Windows Server 2003 operating system or a Linux operating system, refer to the following steps for downloading and installing the iSCSI initiator.

Installing the iSCSI Initiator on a Windows Host Server

Refer to the

Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i Support Matrix

support.dell.com

for the latest version

and download location of the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator software.

From the host server, download the iSCSI Initiator software.

Once the installation begins and the

Initiator Service

DO NOT select

NOTICE: Make sure the Microsoft MPIO Multitpathing Support for iSCSI option is NOT selected. Using this option

will cause the iSCSI initiator setup to function improperly.

Accept the license agreement and finish the install.

NOTE: If you are prompted to do so, reboot your system.

and

Software Initiator

Microsoft MPIO Multitpathing Support for iSCSI

Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Installation

setup panel appears, select

Installing the iSCSI Initiator on a Linux Host Server

Follow the steps in this section to install the iSCSI initiator on a Linux server.

NOTE: All appropriate Linux iSCSI initiator patches are installed using the MD3000i Resource CD during MD

Storage Manager Software installation.

Installing the iSCSI Initiator on a RHEL 4 System

You can install the iSCSI initiator software on Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 4 systems either during or after operating system installation.

To install the iSCSI initiator during RHEL 4 installation:

When the

to be installed

In the

Package Installation Defaults

Servers

option. Click

list, select the

Network Servers

screen is displayed, select the

to go to the

Server applications.

Select the

Click OK, then

To install the iSCSI initiator after RHEL 4 installation:

From the desktop, click

Group Selection

In the

iscsi-initiator-utils - iSCSI daemon and utility programs

to continue with the installation.

Applications→ System Settings→ Add Remove Applications

screen is displayed.

Servers

list, select the

Network Servers

Server applications.

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Package Group Selection

package and click

Details

Customize the set of Packages

screen.

to display a list of Network

option.

. The

Package

to display a list of Network

Select the

Click

Installing the iSCSI Initiator on a RHEL 5 System

iscsi-initiator-utils - iSCSI daemon and utility programs

, then

Update

NOTE: Depending upon your installation method, the system will ask for the required source to install the

package.

option.

You can install the iSCSI initiator software on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 systems either during or after operating system installation. With this version of the Linux software, you can also elect to install the iSCSI initiator after the operating system installation via the command line.

To install the iSCSI initiator during RHEL 5 installation:

When the

Click

Select

Click

Select the

Click OK, then

To install the iSCSI initiator after RHEL 5 installation:

From the desktop, select

Package Installation Defaults

to go to the

Base System

Optional Packages

iscsi-initiator-utils

Package Group Selection

, then select the

option.

to continue with the installation.

Applications→ Add/Remove Software

screen is displayed, select the

screen.

Base

option.

Customize now

. The

Package Manager

option.

screen is

displayed.

In the

Package Manager

Search for

When it is displayed, select the

Click

iscsi-initiator-utils

Apply

screen, select the

iscsi-initiator-utils

tab.

option.

NOTE: Depending upon your installation method, the system will ask for the required source to install the

package.

NOTE: This method might not work if network access is not available to a Red Hat Network repository.

To install the iSCSI initiator after RHEL 5 installation via the command line:

Insert the RHEL 5 installation CD 1 or DVD. If your media is not automounted, you must manual

mount it. The

Run the following command:

iscsi-initiatorutils.rpm

file is located in the Server or Client subdirectory.

rpm -i /path/to/media/Server/iscsi-initiatorutils.rpm

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