Dell PowerVault MD3860f Series Deployment Manual

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• To add an array, in the EMW, select Automatic Discovery.NOTE: You can also add an array in the EMW using its known management ports IPaddresses.Initial Setup Tasks1. The name of the first storage array found is displayed in the Devices tab of the EMW.To see a list of all storage arrays found on the local network, expand Discovered Storage Arrays inthe Devices tab of the EMW.2. The default name for a newly installed PowerVault MD3860f series storage array is Unnamed. Ifanother name is displayed in MD Storage Manager, click the down arrow next to the name and clickUnnamed in the drop-down list and rename the array.3. Double-click on the discovered array to launch the array management window and make changes tothe configuration of the array.4. Click Perform Initial Setup Tasks to see an outline and links to the remaining post-installation tasks.The array is now ready to be configured. See the Administrator's Guide at dell.com/powervaultmanuals for information about each task and to perform the necessary configurationsteps. The following table lists the recommended configuration steps that can be accomplished inMD Storage Manager.NOTE: Before configuring the storage array, check the status icons on the Device pane toensure that the enclosures in the storage array are in an Optimal status. For more informationon the status icons, see the Owner’s Manual at dell.com/powervaultmanuals.Task PurposeRename thestorage arrayTo provide a more meaningful name than the software-assigned label,Unnamed.Set a storage arraypasswordTo restrict unauthorized access. MD Storage Manager may ask for a passwordbefore changing the configuration or performing a destructive operation.Set up alertnotificationsSet up e-mail alertsSet up SNMP alertsTo notify individuals (by e-mail) and/or storage enterprise managementconsoles, such as Dell Management Console, (by SNMP) when a storage arraycomponent degrades or fails, or an adverse environmental condition occurs.Configure astorage arrayTo create virtual disks and map them to hosts.27