Configuring And Managing Raid; Dell Openmanage Storage Management; Dell Sas Raid Storage Manager - Dell 6 series User Manual

Configuring and Managing RAID

Dell™ OpenManage™ storage management applications enable you to
manage and configure the RAID system, create and manage multiple disk
groups, control and monitor multiple RAID systems, and provide online
maintenance. The management applications for PERC 6 include:
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Dell OpenManage Storage Management

• Dell Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) RAID Storage Manager
• BIOS Configuration Utility (Ctrl+R)
Dell OpenManage Storage Management
Dell OpenManage storage management is a storage management application
for Dell systems that provides enhanced features for configuring a system's
locally-attached RAID and non-RAID disk storage. Dell OpenManage storage
management application enables you to perform controller and enclosure
functions for all supported RAID controllers and enclosures from a single
graphical or command-line interface without requiring the use of the
controller BIOS utilities. The graphical user interface (GUI) is wizard-driven
with features for novice and advanced users, and detailed online help. Using
Dell OpenManage storage management application, you can protect your
data by configuring data-redundancy, assigning hot spares, or rebuilding failed
physical disks. The command line interface available on selected operating
systems to perform RAID management tasks is fully featured and scriptable.

Dell SAS RAID Storage Manager

SAS RAID Storage Manager is a storage management application for Dell
PowerEdge™ SC systems and Dell Precision™ workstations. SAS RAID
Storage Manager configures virtual disks, and monitors and maintains PERC
6 controllers, battery backup units, and other devices running on systems and
workstations. You can perform these tasks using the application's GUI.
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