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R710 Direct Connect to MD3200i NIC setup
So I have a Dell R710 with two 4 port NIC cards ready to connect directly to MD3200i with two RAID controller modules. I would like to use MPIO to connect server to MD device which has two disk groups (one for each VM).
In reviewing the IP configuration suggestions for the MD and server, I am looking for some assistance with IP scheme. My internal network currently uses 192.168 subnet, so I was planning on setting this up on a completely different scheme as per below:
MD RAID 1 port 0: 10.0.130.101 / 255.255.255.0
MD RAID 1 port 1: 10.0.131.101 / 255.255.255.0
MD RAID 1 port 2: 10.0.132.101 / 255.255.255.0
MD RAID 1 port 3: 10.0.133.101 / 255.255.255.0
MD RAID 2 port 0: 10.0.130.102 / 255.255.255.0
MD RAID 2 port 1: 10.0.131.102 / 255.255.255.0
MD RAID 2 port 2: 10.0.132.102 / 255.255.255.0
MD RAID 2 port 3: 10.0.133.102 / 255.255.255.0
What is the best configuration setup connecting my Server NICs to the MD RAID controllers for best performance, redundancy etc? Please enter IP information below and specify which ports should be connected?
Server NIC 1 port 1:
Server NIC 1 port 2:
Server NIC 1 port 3:
Server NIC 1 port 4:
Server NIC 2 port 1:
Server NIC 2 port 2:
Server NIC 2 port 3:
Server NIC 2 port 4:
xetremex
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June 9th, 2015 11:00
So would this be the correct setup? Please let me know as I'm trying to finalize this to move forward.
Server NIC 1 port 1: 10.0.130.100 -> MD RAID 1 port 0: 10.0.130.101
Server NIC 1 port 2: 10.0.131.100 -> MD RAID 1 port 1: 10.0.131.101
Server NIC 1 port 3: 10.0.132.100 -> MD RAID 2 port 2: 10.0.132.102
Server NIC 1 port 4: 10.0.133.100 -> MD RAID 2 port 3: 10.0.133.102
Server NIC 2 port 1: 10.0.130.99 -> MD RAID 2 port 0: 10.0.130.102
Server NIC 2 port 2: 10.0.131.99 -> MD RAID 2 port 1: 10.0.131.102
Server NIC 2 port 3: 10.0.132.99 -> MD RAID 1 port 2: 10.0.132.101
Server NIC 2 port 4: 10.0.133.99 -> MD RAID 1 port 3: 10.0.133.101
xetremex
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June 9th, 2015 11:00
Or just completely using separate subnets for each connection a better idea?
Server NIC 1 port 1: 10.0.130.100 -> MD RAID 1 port 0: 10.0.130.101
Server NIC 1 port 2: 10.0.131.100 -> MD RAID 1 port 1: 10.0.131.101
Server NIC 1 port 3: 10.0.132.100 -> MD RAID 2 port 0: 10.0.132.101
Server NIC 1 port 4: 10.0.133.100 -> MD RAID 2 port 1: 10.0.133.101
Server NIC 2 port 1: 10.0.134.100 -> MD RAID 1 port 2: 10.0.134.101
Server NIC 2 port 2: 10.0.135.100 -> MD RAID 1 port 3: 10.0.135.101
Server NIC 2 port 3: 10.0.136.100 -> MD RAID 2 port 2: 10.0.136.101
Server NIC 2 port 4: 10.0.137.100 -> MD RAID 2 port 3: 10.0.137.101
DELL-Daniel Ca
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June 9th, 2015 11:00
Technically, this should work, yes. Is it the 'recommended setup' ? no. But, I suppose that is functional until a pair of switches can be implemented.
DELL-Daniel Ca
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June 9th, 2015 11:00
Hello, xetremex.
I can provide you some of our 'Best Practice Guides' for the MD3200i that I think will be valuable and useful. Without knowing your environment, knowing what IP's are available (not in use) I can't really suggest IP's to use. We have a consulting team available for use as well if you need their assistance.
Here's a guide for the IP SAN Best Practices: i.dell.com/.../Dell_PowerVault_MD_Series_Storage_Arrays_IP_SAN_Best_Practices.pdf
Here's a guide similar to an owners manual, but goes deeper into configuration:
i.dell.com/.../powervault-md3200i-md3220i-technical-guidebook-en.pdf
I hope this helps. Have a great rest of the week.
SysAdminTX
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June 10th, 2015 11:00
You'll definitely have to use 8 unique subnets as a computer cannot (reliably) connect to 2 identical subnets that aren't on the same network (e.g. direct-attached cable between the SAN port and a network port on the server).