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Dell PowerVault MD3200 User Manual

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Getting Started With Your System

2 Select Install MD Storage Software.
3 Read and accept the license agreement.
4 Select one of the following installation options from the Install Set

drop-down menu:

Full (recommended)—Installs the MD Storage Manager (client)
software, host-based storage agent, multipath driver, and hardware
providers.

Host Only—Installs the host-based storage agent and multipath
drivers.

Management—Installs the management software and hardware
providers.

Custom—Allows you to select specific components.

5 Select the MD storage array model(s) you are setting up to serve as data

storage for this host server.

6 Choose whether to start the event monitor service automatically when the

host server reboots or manually

NOTE:

This option is applicable only to Windows client software installation.

7 Confirm the installation location and click Install.
8 If prompted, reboot the host server once the installation completes.
9 Start the MD Storage Manager and discover the array(s).

10 If applicable, activate any premium features purchased with your storage

array. If you purchased premium features, see the printed activation card
shipped with your storage array.

NOTE:

The MD Storage Manager installer automatically installs the required

drivers, firmware, and operating system patches/hotfixes to operate your storage
array. These drivers and firmware are also available at support.dell.com. In
addition, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals for any additional
settings and/or software required for your specific storage array.

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