Locate Your Service TagYour storage system is identified by a unique service tag and Express Service Code.The Service Tag and Express Service Code are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag. Alternatively, theinformation might be on a sticker on the back of the storage system chassis. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to theappropriate personnel.This information is used by the manufacturer to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.NOTE: The Quick Resource Locator (QRL) code on the information tag is unique to your system. Scan the QRL to get immediateaccess to your system information using your smart phone or tablet.Record System InformationUse the worksheet found in the appendix of this guide to record the information you will need to install the SCv3000 and SCv3020 storagesystem.Supported Operating Systems for Storage CenterAutomated SetupSetting up a Storage Center using the Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers wizard and the host setup wizards requires 64-bit versions of the following operating systems:• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 or later• SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 or later• Windows Server 2008 R2 or laterInstall and Use the Storage Manager ClientYou must start the Storage Manager Client as an Administrator to run the Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers wizard.1 Install the Storage Manager Client on a host server.To discover and configure a Storage Center, the software must be installed on a host server that is on the same subnet as the storagesystem.2 To start the Storage Manager Client on a Windows computer, right-click on the Dell Storage Manager shortcut and select Run asadministrator. To start the Storage Manager Client on a Linux computer, execute the command ./Client from the var/lib/dell/bin directory.3 Click Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers. The Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers wizardappears.Discover and Select an Uninitialized Storage CenterThe first page of the Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers wizard provides a list of prerequisite actions and informationrequired before setting up a Storage Center.Prerequisites• The host server, on which the Storage Manager software is installed, must be on the same subnet or VLAN as the Storage Center.• Temporarily disable any firewall on the host server that is running the Storage Manager.• Layer 2 multicast must be allowed on the network.• Make sure that IGMP snooping is disabled on the switch ports connected to the Storage Center.Discover and Configure the Storage Center 59
