Users Guide

Configuring Network and Storage for Oracle RAC Database 37
Installing Multi-Path Driver Software for PowerVault MD3000 or
PowerVault MD3000i
In the case of a SAS or iSCSI (PowerVault MD3000 or PowerVault MD3000i
storage system) cluster, the Multi-Path software should already be installed
on your hosts as instructed in the section "Installing the Host-Based
Software Required for Storage" on page 36.
Installing Multi-Path Driver Software for EqualLogic iSCSI Storage Array
For more information see "Installing and Configuring Dell EqualLogic Host
Integration Tool (HIT) Kit" on page 39.
Verifying Multi-Path Driver Functionality
To verify the multi-path driver functionality:
1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage .
2 Expand Storage and click Disk Management .
One disk is displayed for each LUN assigned in the storage.
3 Ensure that each LUN is configured as a Basic disk.
4 Repeat step 1 to step 3 on the remaining nodes.
Verifying and Upgrading the Firmware
• Discover the host server’s direct-attached storage using the MDSM
software that is installed on the host server.
• Verify that the firmware for the following storage components is at the
minimum required version. Refer to the Solutions Deliverable List (SDL)
for the firmware version requirements.
• PowerVault MD3000i storage system firmware
• MD1000 expansion enclosure firmware