Dell PowerVault MD3660i - Manual (Page 21)

NOTE: The MD Storage Manager installer automatically installs the required drivers, firmware, and operating
system patches/hotfixes to operate your storage array. These drivers and firmware are also available at
dell.com/support. In addition, see the Support Matrix at dell.com/support/manuals for any additional settings
and/or software required for your specific storage array.
Console Installation
NOTE: Console installation only applies to Linux systems that are not running a graphical environment.
The autorun script in the root of the resource media detects when there is no graphical environment running and
automatically starts the installer in a text
‑based mode. This mode provides the same options as graphical installation.
Silent Installation
Silent Installation On Windows
To run silent installation on a Windows system:
1. Copy the custom_silent.properties file in the /windows folder of the installation media or image to a writable
location on the host server.
2. Modify the custom_silent.properties file to reflect the features, models and installation options to be used. Then,
save the file.
3. After the custom_silent.properties file is revised to reflect your specific installation, run the following command to
begin the silent installation:
mdss_install.exe –f <host_server_path>\ custom_silent.properties
Silent Installation On Linux
To run silent installation on a Linux system:
NOTE: On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 operating systems, run the following script from the root directory to install
prerequisite packages:
# md_prereq_install.sht
1. Copy the custom_silent.properties file in the /windows folder of the installation media or image to a writable
location on the host server.
2. Modify the custom_silent.properties file to reflect the features, models and installation options to be used. Then,
save the file.
3. After the custom_silent.properties file is revised, run the following command to begin the installation:
./mdss_install.bin –f <host_server_path>/custom_silent.properties
Enabling Premium Features (Optional)
If you ordered premium features, follow the instructions on the Premium Features card to install the additional features.
Upgrading PowerVault MD Storage Manager
To upgrade from a previous version of the PowerVault MD Storage Manager, uninstall the previous version (see
Uninstalling MD Storage Manager ), and then follow the instructions in Installing MD Storage Manager to install the new
version.
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