Setting Up Your Storage Array

•In the EMW, select the Setup tab, and select Name/Rename Storage Arrays.

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

•In the EMW, right-click the icon corresponding to the array and select Rename.

A list of initial setup tasks is displayed on the Setup tab in the AMW. The list of initial setup tasks shows you how to set up a storage array. Using the steps outlined in the Initial Setup Tasks area, ensures that the basic setup steps are completed properly.

Use the Initial Setup Tasks list the first time that you set up a storage array to perform these tasks:

•Locate the storage array—Find the physical location of the storage array on your network by turning on the unit identify LEDs. The storage array can be identified with a label.

•Give a new name to the storage array—Use a unique name that identifies each storage array.

•Set a storage array password—Configure the storage array with a password to protect it from unauthorized access. MDSM prompts for the password when you attempt to change the storage array configuration. For example, when a virtual disk is created or deleted.

•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:

Configuration: About Your Storage Array

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Dell MD3600f, MD3620F owner manual Setting Up Your Storage Array

Models: MD3620F MD3600f

Setting Up Your Storage Array

MD3620F, MD3600f specifications