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NOTE: This configuration is vulnerable to switch unavailability, which results in a loss of connectivity
between the host servers and storage system.
Steps
1. Connect each server to the iSCSI network.
2. Connect embedded fault domain 1 (shown in orange) to the iSCSI network.
a. Connect the management port on storage controller 1 to the Ethernet switch
b. Connect the management port on storage controller 2 to the Ethernet switch
3. Connect embedded fault domain 2 (shown in blue) to the iSCSI network.
a. Connect the replication port on storage controller 1 to the Ethernet switch
b. Connect the replication port on storage controller 2 to the Ethernet switch
Figure 56. Storage System with Dual Storage Controllers and One Ethernet Switch
1. Server 1 2. Server 2
3. Ethernet switch (Fault domain 1 and fault
domain 2)
4. Storage system
5. Storage controller 1 6. Storage controller 2
4. To configure the fault domains and ports, click the Configure Embedded iSCSI Ports link on the
Configuration Complete page of the Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage
Centers wizard.
Next steps
Install or enable MPIO on the host servers.
NOTE: After the Storage Center configuration is complete, run the host access wizard to configure
host server access and apply MPIO best practices. For the latest best practices, see the Dell Storage
Center Best Practices documents located on the Dell TechCenter (http://en.community.dell.com/
techcenter/storage/).
Related Links
Configure Embedded iSCSI Ports
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Front-End Cabling