Dell POWERVAULT MD3620I User Manual

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Getting Started With Your System

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5 Select the MD storage array model(s) you are setting up to serve as data

storage for this host server.

6 Choose whether to start the event monitor service automatically when the

host server reboots or manually

NOTE:

This option is applicable only to Windows client software installation.

7 Confirm the installation location and click Install.
8 If prompted, reboot the host server after the installation completes.
9 When the reboot is complete, the MDCU may launch automatically.

If the MDCU does not launch automatically, launch it manually.

In a Windows-based operating system, click Start

→ Dell→ Modular

Disk Configuration Utility.

In a Linux-based operating system, double-click the Modular Disk
Configuration Utility icon on the desktop.

NOTE:

If MDCU is not installed, see the Deployment Guide at

support.dell.com/manuals.

10 Start the MD Storage Manager and discover the array(s).
11 If applicable, activate any premium features purchased with your storage

array. If you purchased premium features, see the printed activation card
shipped with your storage array.

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 support.dell.com. In
addition, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals for any additional
settings and/or software required for your specific storage array.

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