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Why does MD3220i need multiple subnets on the iSCSI ports?
My only experience with iSCSI is from using OpenFiler and ESXi 4.1 networking. I assigned one subnet to the openfiler's target and created one vmkernel switch with NIC teaming in my four esxi hosts. All the hosts saw all the LUNs and everything was fine. Now we have the MD3220i with the eight port dual controllers. I am pulling my hair. Dell tech support hasn't been helpful with my question.
Why do I need to assign multiple subnets to the eight ports on MD3220i? The guide says each port MUST be in separate subnets. Why can't I put all the iSCSI ports in a single subnet.
I have four R710 ESXi 4.1 hosts with four NICs for MD3220i. Four hosts connect to two powerconnect switches which, in turn, connect to MD's eight ports. If I follow the guide, there will be four subnets. Am I right in saying that I will need four vmkernel ports in each ESXi host?
I appreciate your help.
Why do I need to assign multiple subnets to the eight ports on MD3220i? The guide says each port MUST be in separate subnets. Why can't I put all the iSCSI ports in a single subnet.
I have four R710 ESXi 4.1 hosts with four NICs for MD3220i. Four hosts connect to two powerconnect switches which, in turn, connect to MD's eight ports. If I follow the guide, there will be four subnets. Am I right in saying that I will need four vmkernel ports in each ESXi host?
I appreciate your help.
Myshtigo
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September 23rd, 2010 09:00
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September 23rd, 2010 10:00