Dell POWERVAULT MD3600I - Manual (Page 17)

NOTE: You can also launch the AMW by:
– Double-clicking on a storage array displayed in the Devices tab of the EMW.
– Selecting a storage array displayed in the Devices tab of the EMW, and then selecting Tools →
Manage Storage Array.
The AMW has the following tabs:
• Summary tab — You can view the following information about the storage array:
– Status
– Hardware
– Storage and copy services
– Hosts and mappings
– Information on storage capacity
– Premium features
• Storage & Copy Services tab — You can view and manage the organization of the storage array by virtual disks,
disk groups, free capacity nodes, and any unconfigured capacity for the storage array.
• Host Mappings tab — You can define the hosts, host groups, and host ports. You can change the mappings to
grant virtual disk access to host groups and hosts and create storage partitions.
• Hardware tab — You can view and manage the physical components of the storage array.
• Setup tab — Shows a list of initial setup tasks for the storage array.
In the AMW, you can:
• Select storage array options — For example, renaming a storage array, changing a password, or enabling a
background media scan.
• Configure virtual disks and disk pools from the storage array capacity, define hosts and host groups, and grant
host or host group access to sets of virtual disks called storage partitions.
• Monitor the health of storage array components and report detailed status using applicable icons.
• Perform recovery procedures for a failed logical component or a failed hardware component.
• View the Event Log for a storage array.
• View profile information about hardware components, such as RAID controller modules and physical disks.
• Manage RAID controller modules — For example, changing ownership of virtual disks or placing a RAID
controller module online or offline.
• Manage physical disks — For example, assignment of hot spares and locating the physical disk.
• Monitor storage array performance.
Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Configuration Utility
NOTE: Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Configuration Utility (MDCU) is supported only on MD Series storage arrays
that use the iSCSI protocol.
MDCU is an iSCSI Configuration Wizard that can be used in conjunction with MD Storage Manager to simplify the
configuration of iSCSI connections. The MDCU software is available on the MD Series resource media.
Other Information You May Need
WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be
included within this document or as a separate document.
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