Dell MD3600I, MD3620I owner manual Configuration About Your Storage Array

•Configure iSCSI host ports—Configure network parameters for each iSCSI host port automatically or specify the configuration information for each iSCSI host port.

•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.

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