Dell PowerVault NX1950 Setting Up

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Setting Up Your Dell ™ PowerVault ™ NX1950 Storage Solution1-A Cabling the Integrated Solution – Highly-Available(Two-Node Cluster) ConfigurationBefore You Begin1. NIC port A to Gb Ethernet switch for cluster (optional)2. NIC port B to Gb Ethernet switch (optional)3. Gb1 and Gb2 to Gb Ethernet swith(es)4. Port 1 on PowerVault NX1950 storage system 0 SAS HBA to In-0 on controller 15. Port 1 on PowerVault NX1950 storage system 1 SAS HBA to In-1 on controller 16. Port 0 on PowerVault NX1950 storage system 1 SAS HBA to In-1 on controller 07. Port 0 on PowerVault NX1950 storage system 0 SAS HBA to In-0 on controller 08. DRAC port to Ethernet switch for lights-out management (optional)9. Connection to PowerVault MD1000 expansion enclosure (optional)PowerVault NX1950 storage system 0PowerVault NX1950 storage system 1PowerVault MD3000 storage arraycontroller 0 controller 1NOTE: For single node configuration, the cabling for the PowerVault NX1950 storage system 1 doesnot apply.NOTE: The default password for your PowerVault NX1950 storage solution isstorageserver.123987 6452-A Power-Up ProcedureIntegrated Solution MD3000 (Solution A)Power-Up Procedure1 Turn on the PowerVault MD1000 expansion enclosure(s). The expansion statusLED must display steady blue.2 Turn on the PowerVault MD3000 storage array. The status LED indicates that theunit is ready. The following list indicates several states of the storage array:■ If the status LED displays a solid amber light, the PowerVault MD3000storage array is initializing.■ If the status LED displays blinking amber, there is an error in initialization. Youcan view the error in PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager.■ If the status LED displays a solid blue light, the PowerVault MD3000 storagearray is completely initialized.3 Turn on the PowerVault NX1950 storage system.NOTE: If you turn on the PowerVault NX1950 storage system before the PowerVault MD3000 storagearray has initialized, the storage system is not recognized by the PowerVault NX1950 storagesolution.Configuring IP Address Network Settings on a PowerVault NX1950 StorageSystemYou can configure IP address network settings on the PowerVault NX1950 storagesystem using one of the following methods:■ Special Administration Console■ Direct connection using keyboard, video, and mouseNOTE: It is recommended that you use a static IP address for network connection.1-B Cabling the Gateway Solution Dell|EMC2-B Power-Up ProcedureGateway Solution Dell|EMC (Solution B)1. Identify the SolutionA -- Integrated SolutionB -- Dell|EMC Gateway SolutionC -- Dell|EqualLogic Gateway SolutionThis page contains steps 1 and 2 of the quick setup. Steps 3 and 4 areoverleaf.2. Unpack Your SystemUnpack the system and save all accessories, documentation, and media.3. Install the System in a RackThis system requires a properly grounded electrical outlet, a compatible rack,and a rack installation kit.PowerVault NX1950 storage system1 234561. NIC port A to Gb Ethernet switch (optional)2. NIC port B to Gb Ethernet switch (optional)3. Gb1 and Gb2 to Gb Ethernet swith(es)4. Port 2 on HBA to SAN.5. Port 1 on HBA to SAN.6. DRAC port to Ethernet switch for lights-outmanagement (optional)NOTE: This illustration depicts the default configuration of the Dell|EMC Gateway solution.The actual configuration of solution you have purchased may vary.NOTE: The default password for your PowerVault NX1950 storage solution isstorageserver.Power-Up Procedure1 Ensure that the Dell|EMC storage array is turned on.2 Turn on the PowerVault NX1950 storage system.NOTE: If you turn on the PowerVault NX1950 storage system before the Dell|EMC storage arrayhas initialized, the storage system is not recognized by the PowerVault NX1950 storage solution.Configuring IP AddressNetwork settings on PowerVault NX1950 storage system can be configuredusing the following methods:■ Special Administration Console■ Direct connection using keyboard, video, and mouseNOTE: It is recommended that you use a static IP address for network settings.Configure Dell|EMC Storage Array ZoningZoning determines the mapping from PowerVault NX1950 storage systems tothe storage arrays. Configure zoning to the Dell|EMC storage arrays on yourSAN switches. For more information, see your switch documentation.Enter EMC PowerPath License KeyEnter the EMC PowerPath license key when prompted. The license key isrequired only for EMC CX-series storage arrays.NOTE: The PowerPath key is optional and only required to enable load balancing.Install EMC Navisphere AgentThe EMC Navisphere Agent installer is launched automatically the first timeyou log into the server. Privileged Users list should be left empty afterinstallation because the DDeellll SSttoorraaggee IInniittiiaalliizzaattiioonn WWiizzaarrdd populates it.1-C Cabling the Gateway Dell|Equallogic Solution2-C Power-Up ProcedureGateway Solution Dell|Equallogic (Solution C)Power-Up Procedure1 Ensure that the Dell|Equallogic storage array is turned on.2 Turn on the PowerVault NX1950 storage system.NOTE: Turn on the PowerVault NX1950 storage system only after the Dell|Equallogic storagearray has initialized to ensure that the storage system is recognized by the PowerVault NX1950storage solution.Configuring IP AddressUse one of the following methods to configure network settings on thePowerVault NX1950 storage system:■ Special Administration Console■ Direct connection using keyboard, video, and mouseNOTE: It is recommended that you use a static IP address for the network settings.Configure Networking on Dell|Equallogic Storage ArrayConfigure your network for the Dell|Equallogic storage arrays on your Ethernetswitches. For more information, see your switch documentation.Initialize Dell|Equallogic storage Array if not Initialized AlreadyThe Equallogic remote installer is launched automatically the first time you loginto the server. Initialize your array if not already initialized.PowerVault NX1950 storage system1 231. Quad-port Gigabit NICs connected to iSCSI SAN orpublic Ethernet network2. Quad-port Gigabit NICs connected to iSCSI SAN orpublic Ethernet network3. Dual-port Gigabit NICs connected to iSCSI SAN orpublic Ethernet network4. DRAC port to Ethernet switch for lights-outmanagement (optional)NOTE: This illustration depicts the default configuration of the Dell|Equallogic Gatewaysolution. The actual configuration of the solution you have purchased may vary.NOTE: The default password for your PowerVault NX1950 storage solution isstorageserver.CAUTION:Before you set up and operate your Dell PowerVault system, read and follow the safety instructions in yourProduct Information Guide.4NOTE: Networking Requirement-During configuration—You must configure the server and thestorage array on the same network. Do not block the layer-2 Multicasting between the serverand the storage array.NOTE: For information on compatibility of drivers and firmware, see theDell PowerVault NX1950Systems Support Matrix.1. PCI-E (option 1-SAS Controller, option 2-FibreChannel Controller, option 3-NIC)2. power supply 13. power supply 24. system status indicator5. system identification button6. system status indicator connector7. Broadcom ® BCM5708C TOE NIC2 connector8. Broadcom BCM5708C TOE NIC1 connector9. USB connectors (2)10. video connector11. serial connector12. remote access controller port12 9 876 45112 310NOTE: The default user name isadministrator and the default password isstorageserver.NOTE: It is recommended that you configure iSCSI traffic and the public Ethernet traffic on separatenetworks.1N157DA00.qxd 1/11/2008 3:59 PM Page 1

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