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Table 2-1 identifies the tasks that can be performed using the xStack Storage Management
Center. These tasks are organized into three groups:
Required tasks that all users must perform
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Recommended tasks that D-Link Networks recommends that you perform
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Optional tasks that are suggested but not required to use the xStack Storage
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1. Log in to the xStack Storage Management Center for the first time.
2. Complete the Start-up Wizard (first-time login only).
3. Change the default admin login password.
4. Set up users (if users other than the administrator will be accessing the xStack Storage Management
Center).
5. Create one or more volumes.
6. Grant access to all initiators.
1. Save the configuration file.
2. Grant individual iSCSI initiators access to volumes.
3. Check drive status periodically.
4. Check the drives' SMART status (SATA drives only).
5. Set up one or more spare drives.
6. Change the hostname to simplify for identification and troubleshooting.
1. Make sure the Battery Policy setting is correct for your application.
All of the other activities described in this document are optional.
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Table 2-1. xStack Storage Management Center User Tasks
Task
Required Tasks
Recommended Tasks
Optional Tasks
See Section
3.1
3.1.1
3.4.1
3.4.2
4.2
4.3.1
6.2.5
4.3.1
5.1
5.3.3
5.2.3
7.2
6.2.11