Post Installation Tasks; Verifying Storage Array Discovery - Dell PowerVault MD3800f series Deployment Manual

Post Installation Tasks

Before using the Dell PowerVault storage array for the first time, complete these initial configuration tasks
in the order shown. These tasks are performed using the MD Storage Manager (MDSM) software.
1. For out-of-band management, you must set the network configuration for each RAID controller
module, including its Internet Protocol (IP) address, subnetwork mask (subnet mask), and gateway.
NOTE: You can set the network configuration using a DHCP server
2. Start MDSM.
• Click Start → Programs → Dell → MD Storage Manager → Modular Disk Storage Manager Client
on Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Click the PowerVault MD Storage Manager desktop icon on Linux operating systems.
• You can also launch PowerVault MD Storage Manager in Linux by running the following
commands at the command prompt:cd /opt/dell/mdstoragesoftware/
mdstoragemanager /client./SMclient
3. Go to Setup → Add Storage Array and start the automatic discovery of systems in the Enterprise
Management Window (EMW).
NOTE: Only storage arrays configured with IP address on the same subnet as the management
stations are detected.
NOTE: It may take several minutes for the discovery process to complete. Closing the
Automatic Discovery Status window before this stops the discovery process.
After discovery is complete, a confirmation screen is displayed.
4. Click Close to close the screen.

Verifying Storage Array Discovery

The Automatic Discovery option automatically discovers both in-band and out-of-band arrays and adds
the storage arrays to the management domain. If the out-of-band or in-band connections shown on the
summary page are not accurate, complete the following steps. For more information, see the Online
Help.
1. Check the hardware and connections for possible problems. For specific procedures on
troubleshooting interface problems, see the Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
2. Verify that the array is on the local subnetwork. If it is not, click the new link to manually add it.
3. Verify that the status of each storage array is Optimal. If any array shows an Unresponsive status,
complete one of the following steps:
a. To remove the array from the management domain, highlight the array and then click Remove
link.
b. To add an array, click New link.
In Linux, click the Manual button and click OK.
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