Introduction, Dell powervault modular disk storage manager, User interface – Dell POWERVAULT MD3600I User Manual
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Introduction
CAUTION: See the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document for important safety information
before following any procedures listed in this document.
This document familiarizes you with the functions of the Dell PowerVault MD Series storage array. The document is
organized according to the tasks that you must complete after receiving your storage array.
Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager
Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager (MD Storage Manager) is a graphical user interface (GUI) application
used to configure and manage one or more MD Series storage arrays. The MD Storage Manager software is located on
the MD Series resource DVD.
User Interface
The Storage Manager screen is divided into two primary windows:
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Enterprise Management Window (EMW) — The EMW provides high-level management of multiple storage
arrays. You can launch the Array Management Windows for the storage arrays from the EMW.
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Array Management Window (AMW) — The AMW provides management functions for a single storage array.
The EMW and the AMW consist of the following:
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The title bar at the top of the window — Shows the name of the application.
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The menu bar, beneath the title bar — You can select menu options from the menu bar to perform tasks on a
storage array.
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The toolbar, beneath the menu bar — You can select options in the toolbar to perform tasks on a storage array.
NOTE: The toolbar is available only in the EMW.
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The tabs, beneath the toolbar — Tabs are used to group the tasks that you can perform on a storage array.
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The status bar, beneath the tabs — The status bar shows status messages and status icons related to the
storage array.
NOTE: By default, the toolbar and status bar are not displayed. To view the toolbar or the status bar, select
View → Toolbar or View → Status Bar, respectively.
Enterprise Management Window
The EMW provides high-level management of storage arrays. When you start the MD Storage Manager, the EMW is
displayed. The EMW has the:
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Devices tab — Provides information about discovered storage arrays.
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Setup tab — Presents the initial setup tasks that guide you through adding storage arrays and configuring
alerts.
The Devices tab has a Tree view on the left side of the window that shows discovered storage arrays, unidentified
storage arrays, and the status conditions for the storage arrays. Discovered storage arrays are managed by the MD
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