Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in User’s Guide
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... Enter the vCenter Administrator's User ID, and click Next. 10 Enter the vCenter Administrator's password, and click Next. 8 Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in software has been downloaded, run the package on . Note that the details of the equipment in the environment, such as the existing vCenter Server... if you accept the terms, select the appropriate option, and click Next. 3 Either select the local installation directory for the plug-in manager, or click Next for the default. 4 Review the installation details, and click Install if the details are available on a separate Windows ...
... Enter the vCenter Administrator's User ID, and click Next. 10 Enter the vCenter Administrator's password, and click Next. 8 Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in software has been downloaded, run the package on . Note that the details of the equipment in the environment, such as the existing vCenter Server... if you accept the terms, select the appropriate option, and click Next. 3 Either select the local installation directory for the plug-in manager, or click Next for the default. 4 Review the installation details, and click Install if the details are available on a separate Windows ...
CLI Guide
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... 153 Delete iSCSI Initiator 154 Delete Virtual Disk 154 Diagnose RAID Controller Module 155 Disable Storage Array Feature 157 Download Enclosure Management Module Firmware 158 Download Physical Disk Firmware 160 Download Storage Array Firmware/NVSRAM 161 Download Storage Array Physical Disk Frimware 162 Download Storage Array NVSRAM 163 Enable Disk Group Security 164 Enable RAID Controller Module Data Transfer 165...
... 153 Delete iSCSI Initiator 154 Delete Virtual Disk 154 Diagnose RAID Controller Module 155 Disable Storage Array Feature 157 Download Enclosure Management Module Firmware 158 Download Physical Disk Firmware 160 Download Storage Array Firmware/NVSRAM 161 Download Storage Array Physical Disk Frimware 162 Download Storage Array NVSRAM 163 Enable Disk Group Security 164 Enable RAID Controller Module Data Transfer 165...
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...Management Operations (continued) Operation General storage array configuration NVSRAM configuration Product identification Battery management Firmware management Activities Resetting a configuration to defaults, labeling, checking the health status, setting the time of day, clearing the Major Event Log, and setting the media scan rate Downloading...(NVSRAM) values Retrieving the enclosure profile display data Setting the battery installation date Downloading RAID controller module, enclosure management module (EMM), and physical disk firmware Script Command Structure All script commands have ...
...Management Operations (continued) Operation General storage array configuration NVSRAM configuration Product identification Battery management Firmware management Activities Resetting a configuration to defaults, labeling, checking the health status, setting the time of day, clearing the Major Event Log, and setting the media scan rate Downloading...(NVSRAM) values Retrieving the enclosure profile display data Setting the battery installation date Downloading RAID controller module, enclosure management module (EMM), and physical disk firmware Script Command Structure All script commands have ...
CLI Guide
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..., access the Enterprise Management Window, and click Edit Remove. Syntax clear storageArray firmwarePendingArea Parameters None. Parameter volumeGroups Description The setting to resume communication with the host. The rest of the existing pending area in the MEL buffer. Clear Storage Array Firmware Pending Area This command deletes a previously downloaded firmware image or nonvolatile...
..., access the Enterprise Management Window, and click Edit Remove. Syntax clear storageArray firmwarePendingArea Parameters None. Parameter volumeGroups Description The setting to resume communication with the host. The rest of the existing pending area in the MEL buffer. Clear Storage Array Firmware Pending Area This command deletes a previously downloaded firmware image or nonvolatile...
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KEY_ENABLED=TRUE Download Enclosure Management Module Firmware This command downloads firmware for the enclosure management module. Additional Information If you must configure a storage array as: • SHIPPED_ENABLED • SHIPPED_ENABLED=FALSE; Syntax download (allEnclosures | enclosure [enclosureID]) firmware file="filename" 158 Script Commands To use the High Performance Tier premium feature, you specify the remoteMirror parameter, this command disables the Remote Virtual Disk Mirroring premium feature and takes away the structure of the mirror repository virtual disk.
KEY_ENABLED=TRUE Download Enclosure Management Module Firmware This command downloads firmware for the enclosure management module. Additional Information If you must configure a storage array as: • SHIPPED_ENABLED • SHIPPED_ENABLED=FALSE; Syntax download (allEnclosures | enclosure [enclosureID]) firmware file="filename" 158 Script Commands To use the High Performance Tier premium feature, you specify the remoteMirror parameter, this command disables the Remote Virtual Disk Mirroring premium feature and takes away the structure of the mirror repository virtual disk.
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... • Unsuccessful With Reason • Never Attempted With Reason Download Storage Array NVSRAM This command downloads NVSRAM values for each candidate physical disk or you run this command, you can download more firmware image files than one firmware image file to the physical... redundant disk group. Additional Information When you run the stop storageArray downloadPhysicalDiskFirmware command. Syntax download storageArray NVSRAM file="filename" Script Commands 163 The MD storage management software returns an error if you try has been made for multiple physical disks at ...
... • Unsuccessful With Reason • Never Attempted With Reason Download Storage Array NVSRAM This command downloads NVSRAM values for each candidate physical disk or you run this command, you can download more firmware image files than one firmware image file to the physical... redundant disk group. Additional Information When you run the stop storageArray downloadPhysicalDiskFirmware command. Syntax download storageArray NVSRAM file="filename" Script Commands 163 The MD storage management software returns an error if you try has been made for multiple physical disks at ...
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... defragmenting, 98, 247 delete disk group, 151 reviving, 179 show, 225 stop blink, 257 download enclosure management module firmware, 158 physical disk firmware, 160 storage array firmware NVSRAM, 161 storage array NVSRAM, 163 storage array physical disk firmware, 165 E enable RAID controller module, 165 storage array feature key, 165 Virtual Disk Copy, 65, 79 Index 272
... defragmenting, 98, 247 delete disk group, 151 reviving, 179 show, 225 stop blink, 257 download enclosure management module firmware, 158 physical disk firmware, 160 storage array firmware NVSRAM, 161 storage array NVSRAM, 163 storage array physical disk firmware, 165 E enable RAID controller module, 165 storage array feature key, 165 Virtual Disk Copy, 65, 79 Index 272
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enclosure commands, 109 enclosure loss protection, 52 enclosure management module firmware download, 158 exit status, 25 F foreign physical disk set to native, 190 formatting considerations, 24 H host create host, 128 delete host, 152 set host, 191 show storage array host topology, 237 topology commands, 109 host group create host group, 129 delete host group...
enclosure commands, 109 enclosure loss protection, 52 enclosure management module firmware download, 158 exit status, 25 F foreign physical disk set to native, 190 formatting considerations, 24 H host create host, 128 delete host, 152 set host, 191 show storage array host topology, 237 topology commands, 109 host group create host group, 129 delete host group...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Provide RAID controller module management options, such as changing ownership of virtual disks or placing a RAID controller module online or offline. • Provide physical disk management options, such as assignment of the storage array by RAID controller modules, physical disks..., and other hardware components. • Mappings tab-You can complete common support tasks like downloading RAID controller module firmware, viewing the online...
.... • Provide RAID controller module management options, such as changing ownership of virtual disks or placing a RAID controller module online or offline. • Provide physical disk management options, such as assignment of the storage array by RAID controller modules, physical disks..., and other hardware components. • Mappings tab-You can complete common support tasks like downloading RAID controller module firmware, viewing the online...
Owner's Manual
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... line interface. The RAID controller modules are offline briefly to load the new firmware. • Type of package-You might want to the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics for each firmware file. 15 Management: Firmware Downloads Downloading RAID Controller and NVSRAM Packages A version number exists for more convenient time. Depending on which one...
... line interface. The RAID controller modules are offline briefly to load the new firmware. • Type of package-You might want to the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics for each firmware file. 15 Management: Firmware Downloads Downloading RAID Controller and NVSRAM Packages A version number exists for more convenient time. Depending on which one...
Owner's Manual
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...Module Firmware. • Select the Support tab, and click Download Firmware. If you are using the EMW, go to download an NVSRAM file with the firmware, select Transfer NVSRAM file with the current storage array configuration appear. When you are compatible with RAID controller ... the RAID controller module without activating them, click Transfer files but don't activate them (activate later). 188 Management: Firmware Downloads Downloading Both RAID Controller and NVSRAM Firmware NOTE: I /O. NOTE: Dell recommends that are upgrading RAID controller and NVSRAM firmware.
...Module Firmware. • Select the Support tab, and click Download Firmware. If you are using the EMW, go to download an NVSRAM file with the firmware, select Transfer NVSRAM file with the current storage array configuration appear. When you are compatible with RAID controller ... the RAID controller module without activating them, click Transfer files but don't activate them (activate later). 188 Management: Firmware Downloads Downloading Both RAID Controller and NVSRAM Firmware NOTE: I /O. NOTE: Dell recommends that are upgrading RAID controller and NVSRAM firmware.
Owner's Manual
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... with the same firmware or NVSRAM file and click Firmware, the Incompatible RAID Controller Modules dialog appears. The Download Firmware dialog appears. Management: Firmware Downloads 189 7 Click Transfer. If the Transfer button is inactive, ensure that you select the storage arrays with different RAID controller module types that cannot be updated with the current...
... with the same firmware or NVSRAM file and click Firmware, the Incompatible RAID Controller Modules dialog appears. The Download Firmware dialog appears. Management: Firmware Downloads 189 7 Click Transfer. If the Transfer button is inactive, ensure that you select the storage arrays with different RAID controller module types that cannot be updated with the current...
Owner's Manual
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... later) check box is disabled. 17 Click OK. For more information, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics. To download only NVSRAM firmware: 1 To download the NVSRAM firmware from: • EMW-Go to step 7. • AMW-Go to several storage arrays. The attributes indicate the version of the Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware...
... later) check box is disabled. 17 Click OK. For more information, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics. To download only NVSRAM firmware: 1 To download the NVSRAM firmware from: • EMW-Go to step 7. • AMW-Go to several storage arrays. The attributes indicate the version of the Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware...
Owner's Manual
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... OK to close it , and choose a compatible NVSRAM file. 6 Click Yes in the Storage array pane. 8 In the Storage array pane, select the storage array for which the file to download resides, click Select File. 4 Select the file to close it , and select a compatible...Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. • Select the Setup tab, and click Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. Management: Firmware Downloads 191 The download starts. 7 Perform one storage array. The Details pane shows the details of the NVSRAM file. 5 Click Transfer. 2 Select Advanced Maintenance...
... OK to close it , and choose a compatible NVSRAM file. 6 Click Yes in the Storage array pane. 8 In the Storage array pane, select the storage array for which the file to download resides, click Select File. 4 Select the file to close it , and select a compatible...Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. • Select the Setup tab, and click Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. Management: Firmware Downloads 191 The download starts. 7 Perform one storage array. The Details pane shows the details of the NVSRAM file. 5 Click Transfer. 2 Select Advanced Maintenance...
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... storage arrays are not shown in the Details pane. 9 Click NVSRAM in the Download area. Physical disk firmware stores information about the system configuration on an area of the physical disk. The physical disk firmware controls various features of the physical 192 Management: Firmware Downloads ...If you should stop all I/O activity to the array to prevent data loss. The download starts and a progress indicator appears in the Status column of the Upgrade RAID ...
... storage arrays are not shown in the Details pane. 9 Click NVSRAM in the Download area. Physical disk firmware stores information about the system configuration on an area of the physical disk. The physical disk firmware controls various features of the physical 192 Management: Firmware Downloads ...If you should stop all I/O activity to the array to prevent data loss. The download starts and a progress indicator appears in the Status column of the Upgrade RAID ...
Owner's Manual
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... the guidance of your Technical Support representative. • Stop all I/O to the storage array before the download. • Make sure that the firmware that you select. • Do not make any configuration changes to complete. The Download Physical Disk - Management: Firmware Downloads 193 The physical disk firmware performs these important guidelines in mind when you...
... the guidance of your Technical Support representative. • Stop all I/O to the storage array before the download. • Make sure that the firmware that you select. • Do not make any configuration changes to complete. The Download Physical Disk - Management: Firmware Downloads 193 The physical disk firmware performs these important guidelines in mind when you...
Owner's Manual
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...tab, select the appropriate physical disks or Select all the physical disks. The Download Physical Disk Firmware - For more information, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics. Failure to do so may result in the expansion enclosures ... or risk of your Technical Support representative. 194 Management: Firmware Downloads The Download Physical Disk Firmware - Downloading the expansion enclosure EMM firmware incorrectly could cause the firmware download to the storage array while you are downloading the expansion enclosure EMM firmware. 3 In the Selected...
...tab, select the appropriate physical disks or Select all the physical disks. The Download Physical Disk Firmware - For more information, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics. Failure to do so may result in the expansion enclosures ... or risk of your Technical Support representative. 194 Management: Firmware Downloads The Download Physical Disk Firmware - Downloading the expansion enclosure EMM firmware incorrectly could cause the firmware download to the storage array while you are downloading the expansion enclosure EMM firmware. 3 In the Selected...
Support Matrix
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... NOTE: It is advisable to the storage array using MD Storage Manager. Software Controller Firmware Controller NVSRAM Version 07.75.14.60 N26X0-770890-009 for MD3200 and MD3200i Series N26X0-770890-909 for MD3600i Series Notes Supported SAS Host Bus Adapters Please see the Downloads section at support.dell.com. NOTE: Only drivers and firmware...
... NOTE: It is advisable to the storage array using MD Storage Manager. Software Controller Firmware Controller NVSRAM Version 07.75.14.60 N26X0-770890-009 for MD3200 and MD3200i Series N26X0-770890-909 for MD3600i Series Notes Supported SAS Host Bus Adapters Please see the Downloads section at support.dell.com. NOTE: Only drivers and firmware...
Support Matrix
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....75.G6.12 1.4.0.9 D0.75.36.01 / S0.75.36.01 2.0 Windows x86_64 Software Component MD3200i Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager Modular Disk Configuration Utility MD3200i Series VDS/VSS Providers VMware vCenter plugin Version 1.2.0.13 10.75.G6.12 1.4.0.9 D0.75.36.01...Storage Manager Modular Disk Configuration Utility MD3200i Series Device Mapper Version 1.2.0.13 10.75.G6.12 1.4.0.9 Notes See section on DM Notes See section on DM Supported VMware versions are ESX4.1, 4.1i, 4.0, and 3.5. Notes Plugin (SMIA-vCenterWSX64-0.70.36.50.exe) and user guide can be downloaded from dell...
....75.G6.12 1.4.0.9 D0.75.36.01 / S0.75.36.01 2.0 Windows x86_64 Software Component MD3200i Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager Modular Disk Configuration Utility MD3200i Series VDS/VSS Providers VMware vCenter plugin Version 1.2.0.13 10.75.G6.12 1.4.0.9 D0.75.36.01...Storage Manager Modular Disk Configuration Utility MD3200i Series Device Mapper Version 1.2.0.13 10.75.G6.12 1.4.0.9 Notes See section on DM Notes See section on DM Supported VMware versions are ESX4.1, 4.1i, 4.0, and 3.5. Notes Plugin (SMIA-vCenterWSX64-0.70.36.50.exe) and user guide can be downloaded from dell...
Support Matrix
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...-0.70.36.50.exe) and user guide can be downloaded from dell driver support web site. SLES Software Component MD3200i Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager Modular Disk Configuration Utility MD3200i Series Device Mapper MD3600i Windows x86 Software Component MD3600i Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager Modular Disk Configuration Utility MD3600i Series VDS/VSS Providers VMware...
...-0.70.36.50.exe) and user guide can be downloaded from dell driver support web site. SLES Software Component MD3200i Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager Modular Disk Configuration Utility MD3200i Series Device Mapper MD3600i Windows x86 Software Component MD3600i Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager Modular Disk Configuration Utility MD3600i Series VDS/VSS Providers VMware...