Dell POWERVAULT MD3620F - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
1 Introduction
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System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction to Storage Arrays
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8
2 Hardware Installation
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Planning the Storage Configuration
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11
Connecting the Storage Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cabling the Storage Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Redundant and Non-Redundant
Configurations
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12
Cabling PowerVault MD1200 Series
Expansion Enclosures
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Expanding With Previously Configured
PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion
Enclosures
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13
Expanding With New PowerVault
MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures
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15
3 Installing MD Storage Software
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19
Installing Host Bus Adapters and Drivers . . . . . . . . 20
Graphical Installation (Recommended) . . . . . . . . . 20
Console Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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