Dell PowerVault MD3260 Configuration Manual

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Table 1. Configuring Fibre ChannelDirect-Attached Storage Arrays SAN-Attached Storage Arrays*1. Install the supported HBAs on your host server.2. Cable the host server to the storage array. Formore information, see Direct-Attached CablingExamples.3. Install the required HBA drivers and firmwareversions listed in theSupport Matrix.4. Install and configure the MD Storage Managerhost software (included with your storage array)on your host server.5. Using MD Storage Manager (MDSM), configurethe host servers, storage arrays, and virtual disks.6. Activate and configure premium features (ifapplicable).1. Install the supported HBAs on your host server.2. Cable the host server to the Fibre Channel switches. Formore information, see SAN-Attached Cabling Exampleand Remote Replication Cabling Example.3. Install the required HBA drivers and firmware versionslisted in theSupport Matrix.4. Install and configure the MD Storage Managersoftware (included with your storage array) on yourhost server.5. Cable the storage array to the Fibre Channel switches.6. Configure zoning on all Fibre Channel switches. Formore information, see Switch Zoning Requirements. **7. Using MDSM, configure the host servers, storagearrays, and virtual disks.8. Activate and configure premium features (if applicable).* A SAN-attached configuration is required to use the Remote Replication premium feature. Remote Replication is notsupported in direct-attached configurations. ** All equipment attached to the switch must be powered on beforeestablishing zoning. For additional switch hardware requirements, see the manufacturer’s documentation.Other Information You May NeedIn addition to this document, see the documentation provided with the HBA and Fibre Channel switch hardware forvendor-specific information required to complete Fibre-Channel setup on your storage array.Installing Supported Fibre Channel HBAsThe storage array supports a specific set of Fibre Channel HBAs, each requiring a unique driver and firmware level. SeetheSupport Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals for a list of supported HBAs with the software patches, knowledgebases, drivers, firmware, and BIOS versions.If an HBA is already installed on your host server, verify that it is supported in theSupport Matrix and is operating at thedriver and/or firmware level specified. If the HBA is not listed in theSupport Matrix, it should not be used to connect tothe storage array.CAUTION: Connecting the storage array to a non-supported host server HBA or installing non-qualified HBAdrivers or firmware can cause instability or loss of access to your data.Installing Fibre Channel HBA On Your Host ServerFor instructions about physically installing an HBA in your host server and loading supported drivers and firmware, seethe documentation supplied with your HBA hardware.NOTE: During installation you must enter the manufacturer-specific timeout and/or node time values. See theSupport Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals for information related to your specific HBA.6