Management Connections - NEC D3-10i Quick Start Manual

As Figure 8 above shows, each array controller has two iSCSI Host Ports built in and can support a maximum
of four iSCSI ports utilizing two controller modules in an array. iSCSI ports are numbered from right to left
starting at port 0 on the right and port 1 on the left.

Management Connections

The following guidelines should be followed when connecting an array to the network.
The array must be connected to a management server where the Storage Manager software will be
installed to configure the array.
Use the management port on Controller 0 (the controller on the right when viewed from the back of the
unit) if only one Ethernet connection will be used for the array.
Each management port (one on controller 0 and one on controller 1) should have its own IP address
reserved on any DHCP servers. The IP address for each controller is configured manually on the array
during the initialization process outlined in the Array Initialization and Configuration section of this
guide.
The array, Management Server, and management client must be connected to the network before you
use the initialization wizard in Storage Manager to configure an array's initial settings.
The Management ports on both controllers should be connected to a network switch to provide the
management server with a redundant connection to the array. However, the array can be managed by
connecting just one controller to the network or directly to the management server with a crossover
cable if necessary.
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iSCSI Port 1
Figure 8. Controller iSCSI Ports
Figure 9. Array Controller Management Port
iSCSI Port 0
Ethernet
Management Port
Maintenance Port
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