Setting up your storage array – Dell PowerVault MD3200i User Manual

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Configuration: About Your Storage Array

NOTE:

When adding a storage array using in-band management with iSCSI, a

session must first be established between the initiator on the host server and

the storage array. For more information, see "Configuration: Using iSCSI" on

page 83.

NOTE:

The host agent must be restarted before in-band management

communication can be established. See "Starting or Restarting the Host

Context Agent Software" on page 260.

3 Click Add.
4 Use one of these methods to name a storage array:

• In the EMW, select the

Setup tab, and select Name/Rename Storage

Arrays.

• In the AMW, select the

Setup tab, and select Rename Storage Array.

• In the EMW, right-click the icon corresponding to the array and select

Rename.

Setting Up Your Storage Array

A list of initial setup tasks is displayed on the Setup tab in the AMW. The list

of initial setup tasks shows you how to set up a storage array. Using the steps

outlined in the Initial Setup Tasks Area, ensures that the basic setup steps are

completed properly.
Use the Initial Setup Tasks list the first time that you set up a storage array to

perform these tasks:

• Locate the storage array—Find the physical location of the storage array on

your network by turning on the unit identify LEDs. The storage array can

be identified with a label.

• Give a new name to the storage array—Use a unique name that identifies

each storage array.

• Set a storage array password—Configure the storage array with a password

to protect it from unauthorized access. MDSM prompts for the password

when an attempt is made to change the storage array configuration, such

as, when a virtual disk is created or deleted.

• Configure iSCSI host ports—Configure network parameters for each

iSCSI host port automatically or specify the configuration information for

each iSCSI host port.

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