Automatic Storage Array Discovery

1Launch MD Storage Manager (MDSM).

If this is the first storage array to be set up, the Add New Storage Array window is displayed.

2Select Automatic and click OK.

It may take several minutes for the discovery process to complete. Closing the discovery status window before the discovery process completes cancels the discovery process.

After discovery is complete, a confirmation screen is displayed. Click Close to close the screen.

Manual Storage Array Discovery

1Launch MDSM.

If this is the first storage array to be set up, the Add New Storage Array window is displayed.

2Select Manual and click OK.

3Select Out-of-band management and enter the host server name(s) or IP address(es) of the iSCSI storage array controller.

4Click Add.

Out-of-band management should now be successfully configured.

After discovery is complete, a confirmation screen is displayed. Click Close to close the screen.

Setting Up the Array

1When discovery is complete, the name of the first storage array found is displayed under the Summary tab in MDSM.

2The default name for the newly discovered storage array is Unnamed. If another name is displayed, click the down arrow next to that name and select 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 Owner’s Manual. Perform these tasks in the order shown in Table 4-3.

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MD3200i, MD3220i specifications

The Dell MD3220i and MD3200i are part of Dell's extensive line of modular storage solutions, designed to support organizations in optimizing their data management and scalability requirements. These models offer reliable performance and flexible features, making them suitable for various workloads including virtualization, cloud storage, and disaster recovery.

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