Hardware Installation
Before using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the:
•
Getting Started Guide—The Getting Started Guide that shipped with
the storage array provides information to configure the initial setup of
the system.
•
Planning section of the Owner's Manual—The planning section provides
information about important concepts you should know before setting
up your storage solution at support.dell.com/manuals.
Storage Configuration Planning
Consider the following before installing your storage array:
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Evaluate data storage needs and administrative requirements.
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Calculate availability requirements.
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Decide the frequency and level of backups, such as weekly full backups
with daily partial backups.
•
Consider storage array options, such as password protection and e-mail
alert notifications for error conditions.
•
Design the configuration of virtual disks and disk groups according to a
data organization plan. For example, use one virtual disk for inventory, a
second for financial and tax information, and a third for customer
information.
•
Decide whether to allow space for hot spares, which automatically replace
failed physical disks.
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