Update firmware
After powering on the storage system for the first time, verify that the controller modules, expansion modules, and disk drives are using
the current firmware release.
NOTE: Expansion module firmware is updated automatically with controller module updates.
1. Using the ME Storage Manager, select Action > Update Firmware in the System topic.
The Update Firmware panel opens. The Update Controller Modules tab shows versions of firmware components that are installed in
each controller module.
2. Locate firmware updates at www.dell.com/support. If newer versions of the firmware are available, download the bundle file or
relevant firmware component files.
3. Click Browse, select the firmware bundle file or component file to install, and then click OK.
When the update is complete, the system restarts.
Use guided setup in the ME Storage Manager Welcome
panel
The Welcome panel provides options for you to quickly set up your system by guiding you through the configuration and provisioning
process.
With guided setup, you must first configure your system settings by accessing the System Settings panel and completing all required
options. After these options are complete, you can provision your system by accessing the Storage Setup panel and the Host Setup panel
and completing the wizards.
The Welcome panel also displays the health of the system. If the health of the system is degraded or faulty, you can click System
Information to access the System topic. In the System topic, you can view information about each enclosure, including its physical
components, in front, rear, and tabular views.
If the system detects that it has only one controller, its health shows as degraded. If you are operating the system with a single controller,
acknowledge this message in the panel.
If you installed two controllers, click System Information to diagnose the problem. If the system health is degraded, you can still to
configure and provision the system. However, if the health of the system is bad, you cannot configure and provision the system until you
resolve the problem affecting system health.
To use guided setup:
1. From the Welcome panel, click System Settings.
2. Choose options to configure your system.
NOTE:
Tabs with a red asterisk next to them contain required settings.
3. Save your settings and exit System Settings to return to the Welcome panel.
4. Click Storage Setup to access the Storage Setup wizard and follow the prompts to begin provisioning your system by creating disk
groups and pools. For more information about using the Storage Setup wizard, see Configuring storage setup.
5. Save your settings and exit Storage Setup to return to the Welcome panel.
6. Click Host Setup to access the Host Setup wizard and follow the prompts to continue provisioning your system by attaching hosts.
For more information, see Host system requirements.
Configuring system settings
The System Settings panel provides options for you to quickly configure your system.
Navigate the options by clicking the tabs on the left side of the panel. Tabs with a red asterisk next to them are required. To apply and
save changes, click
Apply. To apply changes and close the panel, click Apply and Close.
At a minimum, Dell EMC recommends that you change the following settings:
• Network tab—Configure controller network ports, for example, management ports
• Notifications tab—Setting system notification settings
• Ports tab—Changing host port settings, if applicable
Perform system and storage setup
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