Installing Host Bus Adapters and Drivers
Ensure that you read the Configuring Fibre Channel With the Dell PowerVault MD Series Storage Arrays document before continuing with this procedure.
1.Install the host bus adapters (HBAs).
2.Connect the cables.
3.Install the HBA drivers and the operating system HBA patches/hotfixes
4.Ensure that the recommended HBA settings are applied.
Graphical Installation (Recommended)
1.Insert the PowerVault MD series resource media.
Depending on your operating system, the installer may launch automatically. If the installer does not launch automatically, navigate to the root directory of the installation media (or downloaded installer image) and run the md_launcher.exe file. For
NOTE: By default, Red Hat Enterprise Linux mounts the resource media with the
2.Select Install MD Storage Software.
3.Read and accept the license agreement.
4.Select one of the following installation options from the Install Set dropdown menu:
•Full (recommended) — Installs the MD Storage Manager (client) software,
•Host Only — Installs the
•Management — Installs the management software and hardware providers.
•Custom — Allows you to select specific components.
5.Choose whether to start the event monitor service automatically when the host server reboots or manually.
NOTE: This option is applicable only to Windows client software installation.
6.Confirm the installation location and choose Install.
7.If prompted, reboot the host server after the installation completes.
8.Start MD Storage Manager and discover the arrays.
9.If applicable, activate any premium features purchased with your storage array. If you purchased premium features, see the printed activation card shipped with your storage array.
NOTE: The MD Storage Manager installer automatically installs the required drivers, firmware, and operating system patches/hotfixes to operate your storage array. These drivers and firmware are also available at dell.com/support. In addition, see the Dell PowerVault MD34xx/ 38xx Series Support Matrix at dell.com/support/manuals for any additional settings and/or software required for your specific storage array.
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