Dell PowerVault MD3400 series Deployment Manual

Also see for PowerVault MD3400: Getting started guide Owner's manual

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2Hardware InstallationBefore using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the documents:• Getting Started Guide — The Getting Started Guide shipped with the storage array providesinformation to configure the initial setup of the system.• Owner’s Manual — The Owner’s Manual provides information about important concepts to set upyour storage solution. See the Owner’s Manual at dell.com/support/manuals.Planning The Storage ConfigurationConsider the following before installing your storage array:• Evaluate data storage needs and administrative requirements.• Calculate availability requirements.• Decide the frequency and level of backups, such as weekly full backups with daily partial backups.• Consider storage array options, such as password protection and email alert notifications for errorconditions.• Design the configuration of virtual disks, disk groups, or dynamic disk groups according to a dataorganization plan. For example, use one virtual disk for inventory, a second for financial and taxinformation, and a third for customer information.• Decide whether to allow space for hot spares, which automatically replace failed physical disks.Connecting The Storage ArrayFigure 1. RAID Controller Module Ports8