Table of Contents
Preface v
1 Getting Started
1
Before You Begin
2
Installation Safety Precautions
2
Handling the Array
2
Protecting Hardware
3
Shipping Box Contents
4
Environmental Requirements
4
Array Networking Considerations
6
Network Requirements
6
Network Recommendations
8
Optional Considerations
9
2
Overview of Array Installation and Setup
11
3 Installing an Array
13
Pre-Installation Notes
14
Array Installation Procedure
15
If installing the array into a top slot in the M1000e chassis
15
If installing the array into a bottom slot in the M1000e chassis
15
Front Panel Features and Indicators
20
Releasing the Array Inner Drawer Safety Latch
22
4 Configuring the Array
25
Selecting a Configuration Method
25
Collecting Configuration Information
25
Configure the Array
28
Using the CMC GUI to Configure the Array
28
Using the CMC CLI to Configure the Array
35
Using the EqualLogic Setup Utility to Configure the Array
36
Using the Remote Setup Wizard to Configure the Array
40
Setting the Member RAID Policy
41
Using the CLI to Set the RAID Policy
41
Using the Group Manager GUI to Set the RAID Policy
42
Setting up a Dedicated Management Port
46
5 Allocating Storage
49
Creating a Volume
49
Using the CLI to Create a Volume
50
Using the GUI to Create a Volume
51
Connecting a Computer to a Volume
53
6 After Setting Up a Group
55
Common Group Administration Tasks
56
Advanced Group Administration Tasks
56
7 Additional Information
59
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
59
Technical Specifications
60
Index 61