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Perform Post-Setup Tasks
Perform connectivity and failover tests to make sure that the Storage Center deployment was successful.
NOTE: Before testing failover, set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance. When
you are finished testing failover, set the operation mode of the
Storage Center back to Normal.
Install Dell Storage Manager Client 2016
Dell Storage Manager Client 2016 is required to perform the tasks described in the following sections.
Install Dell Storage Manager Client 2016 on a computer with network access to the storage system. For
more information, see the Dell Storage Manager 2016 Installation Guide.
Send Diagnostic Data Using Dell SupportAssist
Use Dell SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support.
1. Use the Dell Storage Manager Client to connect to the Storage Center.
2. In the Summary tab, click Send SupportAssist Information Now, which is located under
SupportAssist Actions in the Status pane.
The Send SupportAssist Information Now dialog box opens.
3. Select the Storage Center Configuration and Detailed Logs checkboxes.
4. Click OK.
Put the Storage Center Into Maintenance Mode
Use Dell Storage Manager Client to put the Storage Center into maintenance mode after sending
SupportAssist data to Dell Technical Support.
1. In the Summary tab, click Edit Settings. The Edit Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
2. In the General tab, select Maintenance from the Operation Mode drop-down menu.
3. Click OK.
The Storage Center is put into maintenance mode.
Updating the Storage Center Software
After the Storage Center is configured, update the Storage Center software using one of the following
methods:
• If the Storage Center can access the Internet, use Dell SupportAssist to update the Storage Center
software. For more information, see the Storage Center Software Update Guide
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