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To install the MD storage software:
1 Depending on your configuration, insert the resource media in either
the management station or the host server.
Depending on the autorun settings of the operating system, the
Dell PowerVault MD36xxi Resource DVD window may be displayed or
a prompt may be displayed to run the md_launcher.exe file. If the
PowerVault MD launcher is not displayed and there is no prompt to
run the md_launcher.exe file, perform the following steps:
– For Windows-based systems, navigate to the root of the resource
media and run the md_launcher.exe file.
– For Linux-based systems, navigate to the root of the resource media
and run the autorun file.
NOTE:
the –noexec mount option which does not allow you to run executable files.
For more information and to change the settings, see "Release Notes" in
the Readme.txt file. The Readme.txt file is located in the root of the
resource media.
2 Select Install MD36xxi Storage Software.
3 Install the MD Storage Manager software. Select one of the following
installation options:
• Full (recommended)—This package installs core software,
providers, and utilities. It includes the necessary host-based
storage agent, multipath driver, MD Storage Manager, providers,
and optional utilities.
• Host Only—This package includes the host-based storage agent,
multipath drivers, and optional utilities required to configure the host.
• Management Station—This package includes the MD Storage
Manager, providers, and optional utilities.
• Custom—This option allows you to select specific components.
4 Reboot each host server.
By default, Red Hat Enterprise Linux mounts the resource media with
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