Dell PowerVault MD3620i Owner's manual

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andOpenManage™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. Intel® is a registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
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2013 - 07 Rev. A02
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Contents 3
Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Management Station Requirements
. . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction to Storage Arrays
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Planning the Storage Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the Storage Array
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cabling the Storage Array
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Redundant and Non-Redundant Configurations
. . 12
Direct-Attached Configurations
. . . . . . . . . . 13
Network-Attached Configurations . . . . . . . . . 20
Cabling PowerVault MD1200 Series
Expansion
Enclosures
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Expanding With Previously Configured
PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion
Enclosures
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Expanding With New PowerVault MD1200
Series Expansion Enclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3 Installing PowerVault MD
Storage Software
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Graphical Installation (Recommended) . . . . . . 32
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Console Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Silent Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Upgrading MD Storage Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4 Post Installation Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
iSCSI Configuration Worksheet
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
IPv4 Settings—Worksheet
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
IPv6 Settings—Worksheet
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage Array
. . . . . . . . 42
Automatic Configuration Using the Modular
Disk Configuration Utility
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Post Connection Establishment Steps
. . . . . . . . . . 46
Guidelines For Configuring Your Network
For iSCSI
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Microsoft Windows Host Setup
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using A DHCP server
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using static IP addressing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using A DNS server
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using A WINS Server
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Linux Host Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using DHCP
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using A Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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5 Uninstalling MD Storage Software . . . . . 51
Uninstalling MD Storage Software From Windows . . 51
Uninstalling MD Storage Software From Linux
. . . . . 52
6 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Locating Your System Service Tag . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Contacting Dell
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Documentation Feedback
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
A Appendix—Manual Configuration
of iSCSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Step 1: Discover the Storage Array
(Out-of-band Management Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Default Management IPv4 Port Settings
. . . . . . 56
Automatic Storage Array Discovery . . . . . . . . 57
Manual Storage Array Discovery
. . . . . . . . . 58
Setting Up the Array
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Step 2: Configure the iSCSI Ports on
the Storage Array
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Step 3: Perform Target Discovery From
the iSCSI Initiator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Step 4: Configure Host Access
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Understanding CHAP Authentication
. . . . . . . . . . 64
What is CHAP?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Target CHAP
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Mutual CHAP
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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CHAP Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Step 5: Configure CHAP Authentication on the
Storage Array (Optional)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Configuring Target CHAP Authentication on
the Storage Array
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Configuring Mutual CHAP Authentication on
the Storage Array
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Step 6: Configure CHAP Authentication on the
Host Server (Optional)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Step 7: Connect to the Target Storage Array
From the Host Server
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Step 8: (Optional) Set Up In-Band Management
. . . . . 74
B Appendix—Using Internet Storage
Naming Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
C Appendix—Load Balancing . . . . . . . . . . 79
Load Balance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Round Robin With Subset
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Least Queue Depth With Subset . . . . . . . . . . 80
Least Path Weight With Subset
. . . . . . . . . . . 80
Changing Load Balance Policies on the
Windows Server 2008 Operating System . . . . . . 80
Increasing Bandwidth With Multiple
iSCSI Sessions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
D Appendix—Stopping iSCSI Services
in Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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Introduction 7
1
Introduction
This guide provides information about deploying Dell PowerVault MD3600i
and Dell PowerVault MD3620i storage arrays. The deployment process
includes:
• Hardware installation
• Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) software installation
• Initial system configuration
Other information provided include system requirements, storage array
organization, and utilities.
NOTE: For more information on product documentation, see
dell.com/support/manuals.
MDSM enables an administrator to configure and monitor storage arrays for
optimum usability. The version of MDSM included on the PowerVault MD
series resource media can be used to manage both the PowerVault MD3600i
series and the earlier PowerVault MD series storage arrays. MDSM is
compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
System Requirements
Before installing and configuring the PowerVault MD3600i series hardware
and software, ensure that the minimum system requirements are met, and
the supported operating system is installed. For more information, see the
Dell PowerVault Support Matrix available on dell.com/support/manuals.
Management Station Requirements
A management station uses MDSM to configure and manage storage arrays
across the network, and must meet the following minimum system
requirements:
• Intel Pentium or an equivalent processor (333 MHz or faster) with 512 MB
RAM (1024 MB recommended).
• 1 GB disk space.
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• Display resolution of 1024x768 with 16 million colors (1280x1024 32-bit
recommended).
• Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server.
NOTE: Supported operating systems include both native and guest operating
systems.
NOTE: Supported hypervisors include Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer,
and VMware. For information about the supported versions, see the
Support
Matrix
at dell.com/support.
• Administrator or equivalent permissions.
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 storage array.
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 (for example,
through failure of a host server port) does not result in loss of access to data
on the storage array.
The storage array is managed by MDSM running on a:
• Host server—On a host server system, MDSM and the storage array
communicate management requests and event information using
SAS connections.
• Management station—On a management station, MDSM communicates
with the storage array either through an Ethernet connection to the
storage array management port or through an Ethernet connection to a
host server. The Ethernet connection passes management information
between the management station and the storage array using SAS
connections.
Using MDSM, you can configure the physical disks in the storage array into
logical components called disk groups and then divide the disk groups into
virtual disks. Disk groups are created in the unconfigured capacity of a storage
array. Virtual disks are created in the free capacity of a disk group.
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Introduction 9
Unconfigured capacity comprises 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 is not assigned to any 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.
For more information about using RAID and managing data in your storage
solution, see the
Owner’s Manual
at
dell.com/support/manuals
.
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10 Introduction
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Hardware Installation 11
2
Hardware Installation
Before using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the:
•
Getting Started Guide
—The
Getting Started Guide
that shipped with the
storage array provides information to configure the initial setup of the system.
• Planning section of the
Owner’s Manual—
The planning section provides
information
about important concepts you must know before setting up
your storage solution. See the
Owner’s Manual
at
dell.com/support/manuals
.
Planning the Storage Configuration
Consider the following 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.
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Connecting the Storage Array
The storage array is connected to a host using two hot-swappable RAID
controller modules. The RAID controller modules are identified as RAID
controller module 0 and RAID controller module 1.
Each RAID controller module has two iSCSI In port connectors that provide
Ethernet connections to the host server or switches. Each RAID controller
module also contains an Ethernet management port and a SAS Out port.
The Ethernet management port allows you to install a dedicated
management station (server or stand-alone system). The SAS Out port allows
you to connect the storage array to optional PowerVault MD1200 series
expansion enclosures for additional storage capacity.
Each PowerVault MD3600i series storage array can be expanded to a
maximum of 120 (or 192, if enabled using Premium Feature activation)
physical disks through a maximum of seven MD1200 series expansion
enclosures.
Cabling the Storage Array
The iSCSI interface enables different host-to-controller configurations.
The figures in this chapter are grouped according to the following categories:
• Direct-attached configurations (no Ethernet switches are used)
• Network-attached (SAN) configurations (Ethernet switches are used)
Redundant and Non-Redundant Configurations
Non-redundant configurations are configurations that provide only a single
data path from a host to the storage array. This type of configuration is only
recommended 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 storage array.
Redundancy is established by installing separate data paths between the host
and the storage array, in which each path is to one of the two RAID controller
modules installed in the storage array. Redundancy protects the host from
losing access to data in the event of path failure, because both RAID
controller modules can access all the disks in the storage array.
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Direct-Attached Configurations
You can connect the Ethernet ports of the host servers directly to the storage
array RAID controller module iSCSI ports.
Single Path Data Configurations
With a single path configuration, a group of heterogeneous hosts can be
connected to the storage array through a single physical Ethernet port. Since
there is only one port, there is no redundancy, although each iSCSI portal
supports multiple connections. This configuration is supported for both
single controller and dual controller modes.
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Figure 2-1 shows a non-redundant cabling configuration to the RAID
controller modules using a single path data configuration.
Figure 2-1. Two Hosts Connected to a Single Controller
Corporate, public,
or private network
Storage array
Server 1 Server 2
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Figure 2-2 shows one host connected to a single controller array.
Figure 2-2. One Host Connected to a Single Controller
Corporate, public,
or private network
Storage array
Server
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Figure 2-3 shows four stand-alone hosts supported in a dual controller array
configuration with a single data path.
Figure 2-3. Four Hosts in a Dual-Controller Configuration
Corporate, public,
or private network
Storage array
Server 2
Server 3 Server 4Server 1
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Dual Path Data Configuration
In Figure 2-4, up to two servers are directly attached to the RAID controller
modules. 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.
In Figure 2-5, up to two cluster nodes are directly attached to two RAID
controller modules. Since each cluster node has redundant paths, loss of a
single path still allows access to the storage array through the alternate path.
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Figure 2-4. Two Hosts Connected to Two Controllers
Storage array
Server 1
Server 2
Corporate, public,
or private network
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Figure 2-5. Two Hosts Connected in a Dual-Controller Configuration
Corporate, public,
or private network
Storage array
Two node cluster server
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Network-Attached Configurations
You can also cable the host servers to the RAID controller module iSCSI ports
through industry-standard 10G or 1G Ethernet switches. An iSCSI
configuration that uses Ethernet switches is frequently referred to as an IP
SAN. By using an IP SAN, the PowerVault MD3600i series storage array can
support up to 64 hosts simultaneously. This configuration supports either
single or dual path data configurations and either single or dual controller
modules.
Figure 2-6 shows up to 64 stand-alone servers attached (using multiple
sessions) to a single 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
fails. It is recommended you use two switches for more redundancy. However,
single switch configuration is also supported. Figure 2-7 shows how the same
number of hosts can be similarly attached to a dual RAID controller module
configuration.
Figure 2-8 shows up to 64 stand-alone servers attached (using multiple
sessions) to a single RAID controller module through a network using a 1G to
10G aggregation scheme. The NICs on the servers are 1G NICs and the
uplink ports on the 1G switches are 10G. 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 fails. It is recommended you
use two switches for more redundancy. However, single switch configuration is
also supported.
Figure 2-9 shows how the same number of hosts can be similarly attached to a
dual RAID controller module configuration. Hardware redundancy is
achieved in this configuration, in case of any switch failure.
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