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May 9th, 2013 14:00
Reattach EqualLogic iSCSI volumes to Windows 2012
Hi,
We use EqualLogic, Windows 2008R2, HIT and iSCSI initiator to access volumes. Now I am re-installing OS to Windows 2012. All hardware, IP addresses, volumes, host name will be the same on new OS. Changes just OS. Will it be the correct way to remap iSCSI volumes back to new OS:
1. On windows 2008 R2 take volume offline in Disk Manager console.
2. Disconnect "Discovered targets" in Windows iSCSI Initiator.
3. Take volumes offline in Dell EqualLogic Group Manager (to reset connections).
4. On new Windows 2012 install HIT 4.5 and configure (is this correct software version for Windows 2012?)
5. Enable volumes in Dell EqualLogic Group Manager.
6. Discovery target and connect to targets.
7. Take volumes online in OS Disk Manager console.
Are these steps correct?
Are all of them required?
Is HIT 4.5 correct software for windows 2012?
thanks
natip
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May 9th, 2013 15:00
Did I understand right?
1. Disconnect all from Discovered targets in Targets tab in Windows iSCSI initiator.
2. Remove all volumes from favorites.
3. Maybe also remove Target portal in Discovery tab in Windows iSCSI initiator?
The main goal is to disconnect all connections from 'Connection' tab in EqualLogic Group Manager?
And these step will do that?
No need to take volume offline in Windows Disk Management?
thanks
natip
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May 10th, 2013 00:00
If parameters (IP, host name, etc) will not change why do I need to clean connections in EqualLogic? does it uses separate SIDs for iSCSI connection?
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natip
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May 10th, 2013 06:00
but in general it is possible just shutdown server, re-install and connect volumes using same connections?
thanks