Dell PowerVault MD3800i User Manual

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3. Click the Initial Setup Tasks option to see links to the remaining postinstallation tasks. For more

information about each task, see the Owner’s Manual. Perform these tasks in the order shown in the

following table.

NOTE: Before configuring the storage array, check the status icons on the Summary tab to
ensure that the enclosures in the storage array are in an Optimal status. For more information
on the status icons, see the Owner’s Manual at dell.com/support/manuals.

Table 4. Initial Setup Tasks Dialog Box

Task

Purpose

Rename the storage array

To provide a more meaningful name than the
software-assigned label, Unnamed.

Set a storage array password

To restrict unauthorized access. MDSM may ask
for a password before changing the
configuration or performing a destructive
operation.

Set up alert notifications

To notify individuals (by email) and/or storage
enterprise management consoles, such as Dell
Management Console (by SNMP) when a storage
array component degrades or fails, or an adverse
environmental condition occurs.

Set up e-mail alerts

Set up SNMP alerts

Configure a storage array

To create virtual disks and map them to hosts.

Step 2: Configuring The iSCSI Ports On The Storage Array

By default, the iSCSI ports on the storage array are set to the following IPv4 settings:
Controller 0, Port 0: IP: 192.168.130.101 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Port: 3260

Controller 0, Port 1: IP: 192.168.131.101 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Port: 3260

Controller 1, Port 0: IP: 192.168.130.102 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Port: 3260

Controller 1, Port 1: IP: 192.168.131.102 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Port: 3260

NOTE: No default gateway is set.

To configure the iSCSI ports on the storage array:

1.

From MDSM, navigate to the Setup tab on the AMW.

2. Select Configure iSCSI Host Ports.

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