Dell POWERVAULT MD3620F - Manual (Page 11)

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Hardware Installation
Before using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the:
• Getting Started Guide—The Getting Started Guide that shipped with the
storage array provides information to configure the initial setup of the system.
• Planning section of the Owner’s Manual—The planning section provides
information about important concepts you should know before setting up
your storage solution. See the Owner’s Manual at
support.dell.com/manuals.
• Configuring Fibre Channel With the Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series
Storage Array—This document provides information about configurations,
host bus adapter (HBA) installation, and zoning. See
support.dell.com/manuals.
Planning the Storage Configuration
Consider the following before installing your storage array:
• Evaluate data storage needs and administrative requirements.
• Calculate availability requirements.
• Decide the frequency and level of backups, such as weekly full backups
with daily partial backups.
• Consider storage array options, such as password protection and e-mail
alert notifications for error conditions.
• Design the configuration of virtual disks and disk groups according to a data
organization plan. For example, use one virtual disk for inventory, a second
for financial and tax information, and a third for customer information.
• Decide whether to allow space for hot spares, which automatically replace
failed physical disks.
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