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• Configure the storage array—Create disk groups, virtual disks, and hot
spare physical disks by using the Automatic configuration method or the
Manual configuration method. For more information, see the
PowerVault
Modular Disk Storage Manager online help
topics.
• Map virtual disks—Map virtual disks to hosts or host groups.
• Save configuration—Save the configuration parameters in a file that you
can use to restore the configuration, or reuse the configuration on another
storage array. For more information, see the
PowerVault Modular Disk
Storage Manager online help
topics.
After you complete the basic steps for configuring the storage array, you can
perform these optional tasks:
• Manually define hosts—Define the hosts and the host port identifiers that
are connected to the storage array. Use this option only if the host is not
automatically recognized and shown in the Mappings tab.
• Configure ethernet management ports—Configure the network
parameters for the Ethernet management ports on the RAID controller
modules if you are managing the storage array by using the out-of-band
management connections.
• View and enable premium features—Your MDSM might include
premium features. View the premium features that are available and the
premium features that are already started. You can start available premium
features that are currently stopped.
• Manage iSCSI settings—You can configure iSCSI settings for
authentication, identification, and discovery.
Locating Storage Arrays
You can use the Blink option to physically locate and identify a storage array.
NOTE: If the LEDs from the Blink Storage Array operation do not stop blinking,
select Stop All Indications to stop the process manually.
To locate the storage array:
1
Select the relevant storage array and:
• In the EMW, right-click the appropriate storage array, and select
Blink Storage Array
.
• In the AMW, select the
Setup
tab, click
Blink Storage Array
.
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