Dell PowerVault MD3000 - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
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Introduction
This guide outlines the steps for configuring the Dell™ PowerVault™
Modular Disk 3000 (MD3000). The guide also covers installing MD Storage
Manager software, the SAS 5/E Adapter Driver, and documentation from the
PowerVault MD3000 Resource CD. Other information provided includes
system requirements, storage array organization, initial software startup and
verification, and discussions of utilities and premium features.
MD Storage Manager enables an administrator to configure and monitor
storage arrays for optimum usability. MD Storage Manager operates on both
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
and Linux operating systems and can send alerts
about storage array error conditions by either e-mail or Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP). These alerts can be set for instant notification
or at regular intervals.
System Requirements
Before installing and configuring the MD3000 hardware and MD Storage
Manager software, ensure that the operating system is supported and
minimum system requirements are met. For more information, refer to the
Dell PowerVault MD3000 Support Matrix available on support.dell.com.
Management Station Hardware Requirements
A management station uses MD Storage Manager to configure and manage
storage arrays across the network. Any system designated as a management
station must be an x86-based system that meets the following minimum
requirements:
• Intel
®
Pentium
®
or equivalent CPU (133 MHz or faster)
• 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
• 120 MB disk space available
• Administrator or equivalent permissions
• Minimum display setting of 800 x 600 pixels with 256 colors (1024 x 768
pixels with 16-bit color recommended)