Software Installation 31
2
Select
Install MD36xxi Storage Software
.
3
Install the MD Storage Manager software. Select one of the following
installation options:
•
Full (recommended)
—This package installs core software, providers,
and utilities. It includes the necessary host-based storage agent,
multipath driver, MD Storage Manager, providers, and optional
utilities.
•
Host Only
—This package includes the host-based storage agent,
multipath drivers, and optional utilities required to configure the host.
•
Management Station
—This package includes the MD Storage
Manager, providers, and optional utilities.
•
Custom
—This option allows you to select specific components.
4
Reboot each host server.
5
Launch the MDCU if it does not appear automatically after rebooting the
host server. To launch the MDCU:
• In a Windows-based operating system, click
Start
Dell
Modular
Disk Configuration Utility
.
• In a Linux-based operating system, double-click the
Modular Disk
Configuration Utility
icon on the desktop.
6
Follow the instructions on the screen and proceed to the next step.
7
Start the
Modular Disk Storage Manager Client
and discover the array(s).
8
Perform the remaining post-installation tasks.
NOTE: The installer automatically installs the required drivers, initiators, and
operating system patches/hotfixes. All the drivers are also available at
support.dell.com.
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