How to Install Dell EqualLogic Host Integration Tools for Linux v1.2.0

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Article Summary: This article provides information on how to Install Dell EqualLogic Host Integration Tools for Linux v1.2.0


The Dell™ EqualLogic® Host Integration Tools for Linux (HIT/Linux) provide a collection of applications and utilities to simplify the configuration and administration of Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage arrays.

Environment:

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL): 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 6.2, 6.3
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 SP1 and SP2

Installation Prerequisites:

      A successful installation depends on several preconditions:
  • Using supported Linux distributions
  • Running supported versions of PS Series array firmware
  • Access to a public key used for installing the RPMs
  • All prerequisite Linux packages are available.
  • When installing or upgrading the HIT/Linux kit, existing EqualLogic volumes to which the host is connected must be online and healthy. If installing on a cluster, ensure the cluster nodes and shared storage are online.
  • Obtain the installation kit from the Dell EqualLogic customer support web site.

Installation Steps:

  1. Create a directory in which you will mount the ISO image: # mkdir -p /media/iso
  2. Mount the ISO image in the /media/iso directory: # mount -o loop equallogic-host-tools-version.iso /media/iso     
  3. To run the installation script for a fresh install, enter: # /media/iso/install
  4. Indicate your response to EULA terms and conditions by typing Accept or Reject.
  5. Type y  to proceed with the installation
  6. Type yes  if you would like ehcmd to manage MPIO and iSCSI sessions
  7. Type yes  if you would like to migrate existing devices to using actively managed MPIO
  8. Press enter if you are using IPV4
  9. Enter the subnets that you will use for MPIO
  10. Press enter to accept the default directory ASM will use to store smart copy backup documents
  11. Enter the Equallogic group IP address and group login credentials
  12. Enter yes to continue and finish the installation.

    Note: The supported Open-iSCSI initiator versions are 6.2.0.871 and 6.2.0.872

    Reference: Dell EqualLogic Host Integration Tools for Linux v1.2.0 - Installation and User’s Guide 
     
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Article Number: 000179410
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 21 Feb 2021
Version:  4
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