Hardware Installation; Planning The Storage Configuration - Dell PowerVault MD3200i Deployment Manual

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 planing section provides
information about important concepts you must know before setting
up your storage solution. See the Owner's Manual at support.dell.com.

Planning the Storage Configuration

Consider the following before installing your storage array:
• Evaluate data storage needs and administrative requirements.
• Calculate availability requirements.
• 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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