Console Installation; Silent Installation; Silent Installation On Windows; Silent Installation On Linux - Dell PowerVault MD3860f Series Deployment Manual

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Start MD Storage Manager and discover the array(s).

NOTE: If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is not used on the network where the

PowerVault MD storage array's management ports are connected, it is recommended that you

enable IPv6 on the management station to discover the storage array(s).

NOTE: If automatic discovery does not find the new array, use the manual option and provide

the default management ports IP addresses Controller 0 MGMT (port 0) : 192.168.128.101 or

Controller 1 MGMT (port 0): 192.168.128.102 using the same subnet or same VLAN for the MD

Storage Manager management station.

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 Support Matrix at dell.com/

powervaultmanuals for any additional settings and/or software required for your specific

storage array.

Console Installation

NOTE: Console installation only applies to Linux systems that are not running a graphical

environment.

The autorun script in the root of the resource media detects when there is no graphical environment

running and automatically starts the installer in a text‑based mode. This mode provides the same options

as graphical installation.

To run silent installation on a Windows system:

Copy the custom_silent.properties file in the /windows folder of the installation media or image to a

writable location on the host server.

Modify the custom_silent.properties file to reflect the features, models and installation options to be

used. Then, save the file.

After the custom_silent.properties file is revised to reflect your specific installation, run the following

command to begin the silent installation:

mdss_install.exe –f <host_server_path>\ custom_silent.properties

To run silent installation on a Linux system:

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