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Dell PowerVault MD3800i User Manual

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To add a storage array using the MD vCenter Plug-in:

1.

Click Add Array in the Commands area of the Array Manager view.

Figure 31. Add Storage Array

A dialog box is displayed showing DNS name/IP address text boxes for RAID Controller A and B, as
well as a Password field.

Figure 32. Add Storage Array Dialog

2. In Controller A (DNS or IPv4), enter the IP address or DNS name of RAID controller A on the storage

array.

3. In Controller B (DNS or IPv4), enter the IP address or DNS name of RAID controller B on the storage

array.

4. In Password, enter a password for the storage array you are adding to the MD vCenter Plug-in.

This password will be required by the MD vCenter Plug-in to access the storage array. It will not
change or override an existing storage array password set in Dell MD Storage Manager.

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