Naming or Renaming Storage Arrays

•In the AMW, select Storage Array→ Blink→ Storage Array. The LEDs blink on the physical disks in the storage array.

2After locating the storage array, click OK. The LEDs stop blinking.

3If the LEDs do not stop blinking, select Storage Array→ Blink→ Stop All Indications.

A confirmation message is displayed.

4Click OK.

Each storage array should be assigned a unique up to 30-character alphanumeric name. A name can consist of letters, numbers, and the special characters underscore (_), dash (–), and pound sign (#). No other special characters are allowed.

To rename a selected storage array:

1Perform one of these actions:

•In the AMW Setup tab, select Rename Storage Array.

•In the EMW Devices tab Tree view, select Edit→ Rename

•In the EMW Devices tab Table view, select Edit→ Rename.

•In the EMW Devices tab Tree view, right-click on the desired array icon and select Rename

The Name/Rename Storage Arrays dialog appears.

2Select the relevant storage array from the Select storage array table.

If you do not know the name or physical location of the storage array, click Blink. After locating the storage array, click OK to turn off the LEDs.

The name of the storage array appears in the Storage array name.

3In Storage array name, type the new name of the storage array. If applicable, add a comment for the storage array in Additional comment.

4Click Apply.

A message is displayed warning you about the implications of changing the storage array name.

Configuration: About Your Storage Array

MD3200i, MD3220i specifications

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Dell MD3220i Naming or Renaming Storage Arrays, Name/Rename Storage Arrays dialog appears

Models: MD3200i MD3220i