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Indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
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Ensure minimum system requirements are met and supported OS is installed before installation.
MDSM uses a management station to configure and manage storage arrays across the network.
A storage array includes hardware components like disks, controllers, fans, and power supplies.
Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number for support.
Evaluate data storage needs, administrative requirements, backups, and design virtual disk configuration.
Connect the storage array to hosts using RAID controller modules and various ports.
Connect host servers to storage arrays via SAN using supported Fibre Channel switches.
Steps to configure Fibre Channel for connecting to a SAN, including HBA, switch, and MDSM setup.
Install and verify support for Fibre Channel HBAs used to connect to the storage array.
Instructions for physically installing an HBA and loading drivers and firmware.
Utilize switch zoning to divide port traffic between hosts and storage arrays for redundancy.
Details on configuring zoning on Fibre Channel switches vary by manufacturer.
Storage array cabling depends on factors like redundancy, host count, and HBA type.
Explains non-redundant (single path) and redundant (multiple paths) cabling configurations.
Illustrates a three-server, mixed HBA cabling configuration using two switch fabrics.
Procedure for adding pre-configured expansion enclosures to a storage array.
Recommended installer with a wizard-driven interface for customizing component installation.
Text-based installer for Linux users not running a graphical environment.
Procedure for users who prefer to create scripted installations.
Steps to install MD Storage Software using the graphical installer.
Steps for performing a silent installation of MD Storage Software on Windows.
Steps for performing a silent installation of MD Storage Software on Linux.
Confirm that the storage array has been discovered and is in an Optimal status.
Steps to uninstall MD Storage Software from Windows operating systems.
Steps to uninstall MD Storage Software from Windows Server Core.
Steps to uninstall MD Storage Software from Linux operating systems.
Multi-path drivers select I/O paths to virtual disks via RAID controller modules.
Routes I/O requests rotationally to each available data path to the RAID controller.
Routes the next I/O request to the data path with the least outstanding I/O requests.
Guidelines for using SFP+ modules, including support, installation, and handling precautions.
Steps to safely remove SFP+ modules from ports, including cable disconnection and latch release.
Guidelines for routing, bending, and securing fiber optic cables to prevent damage.
Steps to disconnect fiber channel cables from SFP+ modules or HBAs.
Steps to connect fiber optic cables to SFP+ modules and host bus adapter ports.
Precautions to prevent damage from static electricity when handling components.
Dedicated host port requirements for online, real-time data replication between storage arrays.
Maximizing bandwidth and choosing RAID levels to enhance data transfer performance.
Importance of labeling cables for identifying components and simplifying maintenance and replacement.
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