Dell PowerVault MD3260 User Manual

Dell PowerVault MD3260 Series Storage ArraysDeployment Guide

Figure 3. Four Hosts Connected to Two ControllersThe following figure shows eight hosts, each connected to only one RAID controller module. This confi

Figure 4. Eight Hosts Connected to Two ControllersThe following figures show up to four cluster nodes connected to two RAID controller modules. Since

Figure 5. Four Cluster Nodes Connected to Two Controllers12

Figure 6. Four Cluster Nodes Connected to Two ControllersCabling PowerVault MD3060e Expansion EnclosuresYou can expand the capacity of your PowerVault

For more information, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.2. Install the software and driver package included on the PowerVault MD Seri

3Installing MD Storage ManagerThe PowerVault MD Series resource media contains software and drivers for both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating sys

3. Install the HBA drivers and the operating system HBA patches or hotfixes.4. Ensure that the recommended HBA settings are applied.Graphical Installa

Console Installation NOTE: Console installation only applies to Linux systems that are not running a graphical environment.The autorun script in the r

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4Post Installation TasksBefore using the Dell PowerVault storage array for the first time, complete these initial configuration tasks in the order sho

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

Initial Setup Tasks1. The name of the first storage array found is displayed in the Devices tab of the EMW.To see a list of all storage arrays found o

5Uninstalling MD Storage ManagerUninstalling MD Storage Manager From WindowsUninstall MD Storage Manager From Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Othe

Uninstalling MD Storage Manager From LinuxBy default, PowerVault MD Storage Manager is installed in the /opt/dell/mdstoragemanager directory. If anoth

6Appendix — Load BalancingWindows Load Balance PolicyMulti-path drivers select the I/O path to a virtual disk through a specific RAID controller modul

Changing The Load Balance Policy Using Windows Server 2008 Device Manager Options1. From the host desktop, right-click My Computer and select Manage.T

Contents1 Introduction...

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1IntroductionThis guide provides information about deploying Dell PowerVault MD3260 storage arrays. The deployment process includes:• Hardware install

One or more host servers attached to the storage array can access the data on the storage array. You can also establish multiple physical paths betwee

2Hardware InstallationBefore using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the:•Getting Started Guide — The Getting Started Guide that

You choose the data configuration based on:• Number of hosts required• Level of data redundancy requiredRedundant And Non-Redundant ConfigurationsNon-

Figure 2. Four Hosts Connected to Two Controllers9