Preparation - NEC Storage M100 Series User Manual

User Guide
H.1.1 Preparation
Perform the following steps to prepare for installation of application server in the VMware environment:
1. Provide IP addresses for an application server
Prepare IP addresses to be assigned to the application server as per the no. of NIC (1000BASE-T
or 10GBASE-SR) ports. In addition, prepare the subnet mask and gateway addresses by asking the
network administrator.
2. Install NIC (1000BASE-T or 10GBASE-SR)
Install the NIC to the application server as described in the manuals provided with the NIC and
application server.
If the NIC has already been installed to the application server, this step is not necessary.
3. Install the NIC (1000BASE-T or 10GBASE-SR) driver
Install and set up the driver according to the setup procedure in the manual provided with the NIC
installed in the server, or by referencing information provided on the Web and so on.
If the driver has already been installed and set up for the NIC installed in the application
server, this step is not necessary.
4. Specify the network settings
Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connection, and then open Local Area Connection
Properties to specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
5. Connect to the disk array unit
Use a 10-Gbps or 1-Gbps cable to connect the application server to the host port (HP connector) of
the disk array unit.
 Unit equipped with NF53x1-xF21xx (unit with 10Gbps iSCSI 2port controllers)
10-Gbps cable
Connector shape: LC connector
 Unit equipped with NF53x1-xF11xx (unit with 1Gbps iSCSI 2port controllers)
1-Gbps cable
Connector shape: RJ-45 connector
Release 6.0
NF9320-SJxx (FC cable) can be used.
 CAT6 LAN cable is recommended.
 Either straight cable or crossover cable can be used.
Appendix H How to Set/Check Application Server (VMware) (iSCSI)
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