
4. Complete the cabling of the NAS controller(s) and the MD storage array(s) with the management station, SAN
network, and the client network.
5. Connect the management station to the same switch as the client connections on your NAS controller(s).
For more information on cabling for your particular topology, see Cabling Overview.
6. Complete the PowerVault FluidFS NAS Setup worksheet.
For more information, see PowerVault FluidFS NAS Setup Worksheet.
7. Complete the configuration of your management station.
For more information, see Preparing Your Management Station.
8. Install and run the NAS IDU on the management station that has IPv6 enabled.
For more information, see Running PowerVault NAS IDU.
9. Set up your MD storage array using the MDSM.
For more information, see Setting Up Your MD Storage Solution.
10. Run the NAS Manager Configuration Wizard.
For more information, see NAS Manager Configuring Wizard.
Choosing The Switch Topology
The PowerVault NX3600/NX3610 supports multiple switch topologies. Choose the ideal topology for your environment
and cable the solution accordingly. For more information on the cabling requirements for each of the topologies, see
Cabling Overview.
Table 2. Switch Topologies for PowerVault NX3600/NX3610 in the Non-Redundant and High Availability Options
Topology Number of Switches Description
Dedicated SAN — High Availability (HA) 4 This topology leverages the best practices
of the industry relating to iSCSI and
separates the SAN and LAN/Client traffic.
The client cables are connected to a client
switch and the SAN cables are connected
to a SAN switch.
NOTE: Dedicated SAN-High
Availability (HA) is the recommended
topology.
Dedicated SAN — Non-Redundant 2
All-in-one solution — HA 2 A basic topology where the SAN and the
client cables are connected to the same
switch.
All-in-one solution — Non-Redundant 1
Ensure the following settings are enabled in the SAN and client switches:
Table 3. Switch Settings
Client/Primary Network SAN Network
Jumbo Frames Enabled (9216 MTU) Recommended Required
Portfast Enabled Required Required
Flow Control Enabled Recommended Required
IPv6 Required (during initial deployment) Required
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