Dell 3000i manual Set Up the Array

Set Up the Array

1When discovery is complete, the name of the first storage array found appears under the Summary tab in MD Storage Manager.

2The default name for the newly discovered storage array is Unnamed. If another name appears, click the down arrow next to that name and choose Unnamed in the drop-down list.

3Click the Initial Setup Tasks option to see links to the remaining post-installation tasks. For more information about each task, see the User’s Guide. Perform these tasks in the order shown in Table 4-5.

NOTE: Before configuring the storage array, check the status icons on the Summary tab to make sure the enclosures in the storage array are in an Optimal status. For more information on the status icons,

see Troubleshooting Tools.

Table 4-5. Initial Storage Array Setup Tasks

Task	Purpose	Information Needed
Rename the storage array.	To provide more a meaningful	A unique, clear name with no more
NOTE: If you need to physically	name than the software-assigned	than 30 characters that may include
find the device, click Blink the	label of Unnamed.	letters, numbers, and no special
storage array on the Initial Setup		characters other than underscore (_),
Tasks dialog box or click the Tools		minus (–), or pound sign (#).
tab and choose Blink. Lights on the		NOTE: MD Storage Manager does not
front of the storage array blink		check for duplicate names. Names are
intermittently to identify the array.		not case sensitive.
Dell recommends blinking storage
arrays to ensure that you are
working on the correct enclosure.

Set a storage array password.

To restrict unauthorized access, MD Storage Manager asks for a password before changing the configuration or performing a destructive operation.

A case-sensitive password that meets the security requirements of your enterprise.

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