Dell PowerVault MD3260 Series Storage Arrays Deployment Manual

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3. Install the HBA drivers and the operating system HBA patches or hotfixes.4. Ensure that the recommended HBA settings are applied.Graphical Installation (Recommended)MD Storage Manager configures, manages, and monitors the storage array. To install the MD Storage Manager:1. Insert the PowerVault MD Series resource media into your system or download the installer image from dell.com/support.Depending on your operating system, the installer may launch automatically. If the installer does not launchautomatically, navigate to the root directory of the installation media (or downloaded installer image) and run themd_launcher.exe file. For Linux-based systems, navigate to the root of the resource media and run the autorun file.NOTE: y default, Red Hat Enterprise Linux mounts the resource media with the –noexec mount option whichdoes not allow you to run executable files. To change this setting, see the Readme file in the root directory ofthe resource media.2. Select Install MD Storage Software.3. Read and accept the license agreement.4. Select one of the following installation options from the Install Set menu:– Full (recommended) — Installs the MD Storage Manager (client), host-based storage agent, multipathdriver, and hardware providers.– Host Only — Installs the host-based storage agent and multipath drivers. See Installing MD StorageManager.– Management — Installs the management software and hardware providers.– Custom — Allows you to select specific components.5. Select the PowerVault 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 installation7. Confirm the installation location and choose Install.8. If prompted, reboot the host server once the installation completes.9. Start MD Storage Manager and discover the array(s).NOTE: If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is not used on the network where the PowerVault MDstorage array’s management ports are connected, it is recommended that you enable IPv6 on themanagement station to discover the storage array(s).NOTE: If automatic discovery does not find the new array, use manual option and provide the defaultmanagement ports IP addresses 192.168.128.100 and 192.168.128.102 using the same subnet or same VLAN forthe MD Storage Manager management station.10. If applicable, activate any premium features purchased with your storage array. If you purchased premiumfeatures, see the printed activation card shipped with your storage array.NOTE: The MD Storage Manager installer automatically installs the required drivers, firmware, and operatingsystem patches/hotfixes to operate your storage array. These drivers and firmware are also available atdell.com/support. In addition, see the Support Matrix at dell.com/support/manuals for any additional settingsand/or software required for your specific storage array.16