Dell PowerVault MD3660f Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

Dell PowerVault MD3660f Series Storage ArraysDeployment Guide

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3Installing MD Storage ManagerThe PowerVault MD Series resource media contains software and drivers for both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating sys

Installing Host Bus Adapters And DriversNOTE: Ensure that you read the Configuring Fibre Channel With the Dell MD3660f Series Storage Array document b

10. Configure single initiator and multiple target zoning on your Fibre Channel switches.11. If applicable, activate any premium features purchased wi

Upgrading PowerVault MD Storage ManagerTo upgrade from a previous version of the PowerVault MD Storage Manager, uninstall the previous version (see Un

4Post Installation TasksBefore using the Dell PowerVault storage array for the first time, complete these initial configuration tasks in the order sho

Initial Setup Tasks1. The name of the first storage array found is displayed in the Devices tab of the EMW.To see a list of all storage arrays found o

5Uninstalling MD Storage ManagerUninstalling MD Storage Manager From WindowsUninstall MD Storage Manager From Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Othe

Uninstalling MD Storage Manager From LinuxBy default, PowerVault MD Storage Manager is installed in the /opt/dell/mdstoragemanager directory. If anoth

6Appendix — Load BalancingWindows Load Balance PolicyMulti-path drivers select the I/O path to a virtual disk through a specific RAID controller modul

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

Changing The Load Balance Policy Using Windows Server 2008 Device Manager Options1. From the host desktop, right-click My Computer and select Manage.T

7Appendix — Working With SFP Modules And Fiber Optic CablesEach storage controller can have up to four FC host ports. A small-form-factor pluggable (S

Figure 1. Installing and Removing an SFP ModuleRemoving SFP ModulesTo remove SFP modules:1. Remove the FC cable from the SFP module.See Removing Fibre

Installing Fibre Channel CablesWARNING: Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules that operat

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8Appendix — Hardware Cabling Best PracticesHandling Static Sensitive ComponentsStatic electricity can damage memory modules, system boards, and other

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Contents1 Introduction...

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1IntroductionThis guide provides information about deploying Dell PowerVault MD3660f storage arrays. The deployment process includes:• Hardware instal

One or more host servers attached to the storage array can access the data on the storage array. You can also establish multiple physical paths betwee

2Hardware InstallationBefore using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the:•Getting Started Guide — The Getting Started Guide that

• Dual path data configuration — A dual path configuration allows you to connect a maximum of four hosts.You choose the data configuration based on:•

– When power is on, the power on indicator lights solid green.– If the Service action required indicator lights amber, there is an error that can be v