注：在多路径设备上创建分区之后，所有 IO 操作 （包括创建文件系统、原

始 I/O 和文件系统 I/O）都必须通过分区节点完成，而非通过多路径设备节点 完成。

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Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM)。

注：安装 Red Hat 5.x 时需重新安装 DVD 介质以便执行其内容。

2在安装程序提示时重新引导—在完成安装时安装程序会提示用户重新 引导主机服务器。

3使用 MDSM 创建并映射虚拟磁盘—在 配置阵列后，运行 MDSM 创建 并映射虚拟磁盘。

使用 MDSM 软件：

1将主机服务器映射至 MD3600f 系列存储阵列。

2创建虚拟磁盘。

3将新创建的阵列映射至主机服务器。

注：使用 MDCU 配置的所有阵列都会自动添加至 PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager Enterprise Management Window (EMW) 中的设备列表。

Device Mapper 配置步骤

完成 DM 多路径配置并使存储阵列可用于 Linux 主机服务器：

1扫描虚拟磁盘。请参阅第 189 页上的 “扫描新增的虚拟磁盘”。

2显示多路径设备拓扑。请参阅第 189 页上的 “使用多路径命令显示多 路径设备拓扑”。

3在多路径设备节点上创建分区。请参阅第 190 页上的 “在多路径设备 节点上新建 fdisk 分区”。

4向 DM 添加分区。请参阅第 190 页上的“向 Device Mapper 添加新分区”。

5在 DM 分区上创建文件系统。请参阅第 191 页上的 “在 Device Mapper 分区上创建文件系统”。

6安装 DM 分区。请参阅第 191 页上的 “安装 Device Mapper 分区”。

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MD3620F, MD3600f specifications

Dell's MD3620F and MD3600F storage arrays are designed for businesses seeking dependable, high-performance storage solutions tailored to meet the demands of modern data management. These models offer a blend of scalability, efficiency, and advanced features, making them well-suited for a range of applications, from virtual environments to critical database operations.

One of the primary features of the MD3620F and MD3600F is their support for a hybrid storage architecture. This approach allows organizations to combine flash storage with traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) to optimize performance and cost. The MD3620F focuses heavily on all-flash configurations, delivering exceptional speed and lower latency, ideal for I/O-intensive workloads.

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In summary, the Dell MD3620F and MD3600F stand out as robust storage solutions with a combination of hybrid and all-flash configurations, scalability, advanced data management tools, and enhanced reliability features. These characteristics make them ideal for organizations looking to enhance their data storage capabilities while maintaining high performance and efficiency.
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