66 Configuration: About Your Storage ArrayIn-Band ManagementUsing in-band management, commands, events, and data travel through thehost-to-controller interface. Unlike out-of-band management, commands andevents are mixed with data.NOTE: For detailed information on setting up in-band and out-of-band managementsee the Deployment Guide.When you add storage arrays by using this management method, you need tospecify only the host name or IP address of the host. After you add thespecific host name or IP address, the host-agent software automaticallydetects any storage arrays that are connected to that host.CAUTION: Some operating systems can be used only as storage managementstations. For more information about the operating system that you are using, seetheMD PowerVault Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.For more information, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manageronline help topics.Access Virtual DiskEach RAID controller module in an MD3200i Series storage array maintains aspecial virtual disk, called the access virtual disk. The host-agent software usesthe access virtual disk to communicate management requests and eventinformation between the storage management station and the RAIDcontroller module in an in-band–managed storage array. The access virtualdisk is not available for application data storage. The default LUN is 31.Storage ArraysYou must add the storage arrays to MDSM before you can setup the storagearray for optimal use.Adding Storage ArraysYou can add storage arrays only in the EMW. You can:• Automatically discover storage arrays• Manually add storage arraysNOTE: Verify that your host or management station network configuration—including station IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway—is correct beforeadding a new storage array using the Automatic option.
