Dell Windows 2008 R2 and Hyper-V User Guide and Manual
Summary
This comprehensive guide details the required configuration steps for integrating EqualLogic SAN storage with host servers running Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V 2008. It is designed for IT system administrators managing enterprise virtual environments. The manual covers critical procedures including installing updated Intel and Broadcom NIC drivers, configuring Jumbo Frames and MPIO settings, establishing iSCSI connections, and fully initializing storage volumes on the host. Use this guide to ensure seamless, high-availability connectivity between Dell PowerEdge infrastructure and your EqualLogic SAN architecture.
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Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V 2008 Host Configuration Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Series Implementation Guide January 2015
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Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V 2008 Host Configuration Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Series Implementation Guide January 2015
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Revisions Date Status April 2012 Initial release May 2012 Updated the Intel NIC driver version and EQL host installation kit for Windows version 4.0.0 December 2012 Combined part 1 and part 2 into sin...
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This document is one part of a complete installation guide series from the Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Portal. Please make sure that you have the complete set for your configuration before proceed...
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1 NIC device driver update and installation This configuration is for Windows Server® 2008 R2 hosts. 1.1 Download the latest driver update for the Intel NICs Note: The following procedure is for an In...
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1.2 Install the Intel driver update 1. Click Install to start, and then click Next. 2. After accepting the license, make sure that only Drivers, Intel(R) PROset, and Advanced Network Services are sele...
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1.3 Configure the Intel network adapters (NICS) After installation of the Intel driver, launch the Windows device manager and expand Network adapters. You should see the Intel NICs listed, as shown. F...
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6. In the Refine Your Results window, select Windows Server 2008 R2 for the Operating System, and Network as the Category. 7. Download the most recent version of the Broadcom driver package for “Net X...
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1.6 Configure Broadcom NIC device settings using BACS Launch the Broadcom Advanced Configuration Suite (BACS) tool by going to Start > All Programs > Broadcom. 1. On the left pane, click on the ...
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a. Leave all values at default except for the following: Option Value Flow control Rx & Tx Enabled Jumbo MTU 9014 b. Click Apply to save the changes. c. Exit Broadcom Advanced Control Suite. 9 Win...
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2 Configure networking 2.1 Configure and optimize the NIC ports to be used for SAN connectivity. 1. In the NIC properties, disable (uncheck) all protocols except Internet protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)...
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3. In the advanced settings properties, open the WINS tab and uncheck Enable LMHOSTS lookup and choose Disable Net BIOS over TCP/IP as the Net BIOS setting. 4. Repeat the steps above to configure and ...
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3 Install EQL HIT kit Download the latest Host Integration Tools kit from https://support.equallogic.com/secure/login.aspx. In Windows Explorer, double click the downloaded file to run the setup. 1. S...
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4 Configure the SAN switch fabric If you have already configured your SAN switches, continue to the next section. If not, refer to the specific instructions for configuring each switch model in the Ra...
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3. The next screen image illustrates how to use the i SCSI initiator name to limit i SCSI access. Tip: Use this screen to edit initiator names for existing volumes. Paste i SCSI initiator name here. 4...
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6 Configure i SCSI – target discovery To configure the host for i SCSI and target discovery, use the remote setup wizard as described in this section. 1. Open the remote setup wizard by clicking Start...
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4. Enter the group name and in-band group IP address. Click Save and then Finish. 16 Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V 2008 Host Configuration | Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Series | Implementatio...
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7 Remote setup wizard to configure host MPIO settings 1. Open the remote Setup wizard by clicking Start > All Programs > Equal Logic > Remote Setup Wizard. 2. Select the radio button for Conf...
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8 Volume access 1. Open the i SCSI Initiator on a Windows host machine by clicking Start > Administrative Tools > i SCSI Initiator. 2. Click the Targets tab to view the i SCSI target for the vol...
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5. Click OK to confirm the connection. Repeat steps 4 and 5 of “Volume access” for the remaining volumes. 6. Click OK to close the i SCSI initiator properties. 7. Open Start > Administrative Tools ...
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10. Right click the new (uninitialized) disk and choose Initialize Disk. 11. Choose MBR or GPT (for volumes greater than 2TB in size) and then click OK. 12. Right click on the unallocated volume and c...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 20 |
| File Size | 961.38 KB |
| Published | June 23, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What must be installed before enabling Hyper-V on an EqualLogic iSCSI SAN?
You must first complete the configuration instructions provided in this guide.
How do I configure Jumbo Packet settings for Intel NICs used for the SAN?
In Device Manager, double-click the Intel NIC and set the Jumbo Packet value to 9014 Bytes on the Advanced tab.
Where can I find drivers for Broadcom network adapters (NICs)?
Follow the procedure detailed in section 1.4, starting by going to http://support.dell.com.
How do I complete the iSCSI volume connection after setup?
Open iSCSI Initiator, click Refresh on the Targets tab, select the target, and click Connect, confirming with OK.