Glossary
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... organize and keep track of processors with networked storage devices. IDE - Integrated drive electronics. Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller. F - Fibre Channel - Gigabit(s); 1024 megabits or 1,073,741,824 bits. A controller that can be programmed and reprogrammed using a software utility. Hz - I /O activity can optionally use a FAT file system structure. iDRAC - Internet Protocol version...
... organize and keep track of processors with networked storage devices. IDE - Integrated drive electronics. Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller. F - Fibre Channel - Gigabit(s); 1024 megabits or 1,073,741,824 bits. A controller that can be programmed and reprogrammed using a software utility. Hz - I /O activity can optionally use a FAT file system structure. iDRAC - Internet Protocol version...
Glossary
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... striping and RAID. Managed object format is monitored and managed using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator. mm - ms - memory key - NAS - NAS systems have their own operating systems, integrated hardware, and software that connects to hard-drive capacity, the term is one or ... system - MBps - Megabit(s); 1,048,576 bits. Mirroring functionality is installed or integrated in your system that is provided by software. A device that stores basic system data. Media Access Control address. An area in a system to allow connection to mean 1,000,000 bytes.
... striping and RAID. Managed object format is monitored and managed using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator. mm - ms - memory key - NAS - NAS systems have their own operating systems, integrated hardware, and software that connects to hard-drive capacity, the term is one or ... system - MBps - Megabit(s); 1,048,576 bits. Mirroring functionality is installed or integrated in your system that is provided by software. A device that stores basic system data. Media Access Control address. An area in a system to allow connection to mean 1,000,000 bytes.
Glossary
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... the number of pixels across by the number of data. A video resolution, such as 640 x 480, is associated with a block of pixels up and down. Software written for processor. Object identifier is an implementation-specific integer or pointer that is expressed as a diskette drive or keyboard, connected to signal the processor...
... the number of pixels across by the number of data. A video resolution, such as 640 x 480, is associated with a block of pixels up and down. Software written for processor. Object identifier is an implementation-specific integer or pointer that is expressed as a diskette drive or keyboard, connected to signal the processor...
Glossary
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... supplementing or updating the product's documentation. read -only file is one bit at a time and is lost when you call Dell for program instructions and data. ROM - A ROM chip retains its operation in ROM include the program that enables remote networkattached...memory. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices. System event log. SAS - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. An I /O port with software or hardware, that you turn off your system. service tag - RAID - See also mirroring and striping. Random-access memory. ROMB - Secure ...
... supplementing or updating the product's documentation. read -only file is one bit at a time and is lost when you call Dell for program instructions and data. ROM - A ROM chip retains its operation in ROM include the program that enables remote networkattached...memory. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices. System event log. SAS - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. An I /O port with software or hardware, that you turn off your system. service tag - RAID - See also mirroring and striping. Random-access memory. ROMB - Secure ...
Glossary
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...'s integral components, such as the processor(s), RAM, controllers for multiple USB-compliant devices, such as password protection. VGA and SVGA are connected in the configuration software for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards. termination - When such devices are video standards for the devices. A battery-powered...
...'s integral components, such as the processor(s), RAM, controllers for multiple USB-compliant devices, such as password protection. VGA and SVGA are connected in the configuration software for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards. termination - When such devices are video standards for the devices. A battery-powered...
Glossary
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.... Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in combination with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards. virtualization - The ability via software to your system's RAM. Watt-hour(s). ZIF - video adapter - The logical circuitry that provides (in addition to share the resources of a single computer across by...
.... Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in combination with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards. virtualization - The ability via software to your system's RAM. Watt-hour(s). ZIF - video adapter - The logical circuitry that provides (in addition to share the resources of a single computer across by...
SMI-S Provider Installation Guide
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...; Initiator port (SAS and SATA) • Target port (SAS) • iSCSI target port • Access points • Indications • Masking and mapping • Location • Software inventory • Software update 6 Introduction Version Information Table 1-1 lists the version details of the components.
...; Initiator port (SAS and SATA) • Target port (SAS) • iSCSI target port • Access points • Indications • Masking and mapping • Location • Software inventory • Software update 6 Introduction Version Information Table 1-1 lists the version details of the components.
User Manual
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NOTE: All PowerVault MD3600f series documents are available at support.dell.com/manuals. • The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack. • The Owner's Manual provides information ... features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. • The Deployment Guide provides information about installing and configuring the software and hardware. • The CLI Guide provides information about using the command line interface (CLI) to the operating system, system management...
NOTE: All PowerVault MD3600f series documents are available at support.dell.com/manuals. • The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack. • The Owner's Manual provides information ... features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. • The Deployment Guide provides information about installing and configuring the software and hardware. • The CLI Guide provides information about using the command line interface (CLI) to the operating system, system management...
User Manual
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...software, setting up the enclosure, and the post-installation tasks, see the Deployment Guide. 1 Physically install the HBAs. 2 Connect the cables. 3 Install the HBA drivers and the operating system HBA patches/hotfixes. 4 Ensure that you read the Configuring Fibre Channel With the Dell MD3600f... Series Storage Array document before continuing with this procedure. Getting Started With Your System 13 Installing HBAs and Drivers NOTE: Ensure that the recommended HBA settings are applied. 3 MD3600f series storage array NOTE: Before turning...
...software, setting up the enclosure, and the post-installation tasks, see the Deployment Guide. 1 Physically install the HBAs. 2 Connect the cables. 3 Install the HBA drivers and the operating system HBA patches/hotfixes. 4 Ensure that you read the Configuring Fibre Channel With the Dell MD3600f... Series Storage Array document before continuing with this procedure. Getting Started With Your System 13 Installing HBAs and Drivers NOTE: Ensure that the recommended HBA settings are applied. 3 MD3600f series storage array NOTE: Before turning...
User Manual
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NOTE: The MD Storage Manager software installer automatically installs operating system patches/hotfixes. 14 Getting Started With Your System NOTE: If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is not used on the network ... on the management station to select specific components. 4 Reboot each host server. 5 Start the MD Storage Manager and discover the array(s). Installing the MD Storage Software The MD Storage Manager application configures, manages, and monitors the storage array. 1 Insert the resource media. 2 Select Install MD36xxf Storage...
NOTE: The MD Storage Manager software installer automatically installs operating system patches/hotfixes. 14 Getting Started With Your System NOTE: If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is not used on the network ... on the management station to select specific components. 4 Reboot each host server. 5 Start the MD Storage Manager and discover the array(s). Installing the MD Storage Software The MD Storage Manager application configures, manages, and monitors the storage array. 1 Insert the resource media. 2 Select Install MD36xxf Storage...
Owner's Manual
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... Virtual Disks 54 Snapshot Repository Virtual Disk 55 Virtual Disk Copy 55 Virtual Disk Recovery 56 Using Snapshot and Disk Copy Together. . . . . . 57 Multi-Path Software 57 Preferred and Alternate Controllers and Paths 57 Virtual Disk Ownership 58 Contents 5
... Virtual Disks 54 Snapshot Repository Virtual Disk 55 Virtual Disk Copy 55 Virtual Disk Recovery 56 Using Snapshot and Disk Copy Together. . . . . . 57 Multi-Path Software 57 Preferred and Alternate Controllers and Paths 57 Virtual Disk Ownership 58 Contents 5
Owner's Manual
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... Firmware Inventory 259 18 Management: System Interfaces 261 Microsoft Services 261 Virtual Disk Service 261 Volume Shadow-Copy Service 261 19 Troubleshooting: Your Storage Array Software 263 Start-Up Routine 263 Device Health Conditions 263 Storage Array Support Data 266 Automatically Collect the Support Bundle Data . . . 267 Collecting the Physical Disk...
... Firmware Inventory 259 18 Management: System Interfaces 261 Microsoft Services 261 Virtual Disk Service 261 Volume Shadow-Copy Service 261 19 Troubleshooting: Your Storage Array Software 263 Start-Up Routine 263 Device Health Conditions 263 Storage Array Support Data 266 Automatically Collect the Support Bundle Data . . . 267 Collecting the Physical Disk...
Owner's Manual
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... Capturing the State Information 280 SMrepassist Utility 281 Unidentified Devices 282 Recovering From an Unidentified Storage Array . . . . 282 Starting or Restarting the Host Context Agent Software 285 20 Troubleshooting: Your Array 289 Safety First-For You and Your Array 289 Troubleshooting Storage Array Startup Failure . . . . . 289 Troubleshooting Loss of Communication 289...
... Capturing the State Information 280 SMrepassist Utility 281 Unidentified Devices 282 Recovering From an Unidentified Storage Array . . . . 282 Starting or Restarting the Host Context Agent Software 285 20 Troubleshooting: Your Array 289 Safety First-For You and Your Array 289 Troubleshooting Storage Array Startup Failure . . . . . 289 Troubleshooting Loss of Communication 289...
Owner's Manual
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... your enclosure, and technical specifications Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series Storage Array The Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series is a graphical user interface (GUI) application, used to configure and manage one or more MD3600f Series Storage Arrays. The MDSM software is provided by a Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapter (HBA). Your MD3600f Series product package includes: • Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series storage array • Small...
... your enclosure, and technical specifications Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series Storage Array The Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series is a graphical user interface (GUI) application, used to configure and manage one or more MD3600f Series Storage Arrays. The MDSM software is provided by a Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapter (HBA). Your MD3600f Series product package includes: • Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series storage array • Small...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction 21 NOTE: Always check for updates on supported software and hardware for MD systems. The document is available at support.dell.com/manuals. • Dell PowerEdge Cluster Documentation is available at support.dell.com/manuals for users who incorporate MD1200 expansion enclosures... Fibre Channel with the Dell MD3600f Series Storage Array provides information regarding configurations, host bus adapter (HBA) installation, and zoning. Warranty information may be included within this document or as Dell PowerVault MD 1200 series installation guide is available at dell.com/ha. •...
Introduction 21 NOTE: Always check for updates on supported software and hardware for MD systems. The document is available at support.dell.com/manuals. • Dell PowerEdge Cluster Documentation is available at support.dell.com/manuals for users who incorporate MD1200 expansion enclosures... Fibre Channel with the Dell MD3600f Series Storage Array provides information regarding configurations, host bus adapter (HBA) installation, and zoning. Warranty information may be included within this document or as Dell PowerVault MD 1200 series installation guide is available at dell.com/ha. •...
Owner's Manual
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The multi-path software identifies the existence of the redundant data path between the host server and the storage array. Planning: MD3600f Series Storage Array Terms and Concepts 57 Multi-Path Software Multi-path software (also referred to that provides management of multiple paths to ...a virtual disk and establishes a preferred path to as the failover driver) is software resident on the host...
The multi-path software identifies the existence of the redundant data path between the host server and the storage array. Planning: MD3600f Series Storage Array Terms and Concepts 57 Multi-Path Software Multi-path software (also referred to that provides management of multiple paths to ...a virtual disk and establishes a preferred path to as the failover driver) is software resident on the host...
Owner's Manual
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...EMW. In-Band Management Using in an MD3600f Series storage array maintains a special virtual disk, called the access virtual disk. After you need to MDSM before adding a new storage array using , see the MD PowerVault Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals. You can be used only... storage. When you add storage arrays by using this management method, you add the specific host name or IP address, the host-agent software automatically detects any storage arrays that host. CAUTION: Some operating systems can : • Automatically discover storage arrays • Manually add storage...
...EMW. In-Band Management Using in an MD3600f Series storage array maintains a special virtual disk, called the access virtual disk. After you need to MDSM before adding a new storage array using , see the MD PowerVault Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals. You can be used only... storage. When you add storage arrays by using this management method, you add the specific host name or IP address, the host-agent software automatically detects any storage arrays that host. CAUTION: Some operating systems can : • Automatically discover storage arrays • Manually add storage...
Owner's Manual
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... that the basic setup steps are completed properly. See "Starting or Restarting the Host Context Agent Software" on your network by using the Automatic configuration method or the Manual configuration method. For more information, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics. • Map Virtual Disks-Map virtual disks to...
... that the basic setup steps are completed properly. See "Starting or Restarting the Host Context Agent Software" on your network by using the Automatic configuration method or the Manual configuration method. For more information, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics. • Map Virtual Disks-Map virtual disks to...
Owner's Manual
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... to the storage array are attached to it and to allow access to the virtual disk. 8 Configuration: About Your Host Configuring Host Access Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) software is comprised of these modules is the Host Context Agent. For more information on defining the hosts, see "Defining a Host" on the...
... to the storage array are attached to it and to allow access to the virtual disk. 8 Configuration: About Your Host Configuring Host Access Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) software is comprised of these modules is the Host Context Agent. For more information on defining the hosts, see "Defining a Host" on the...
Owner's Manual
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... If you select Yes, the Specify Host Group window is displayed. 11 Click Finish. All hosts in a host group must have special software, such as clustering software, to the storage array, and every host in the cluster must be added to specific virtual disks on the storage array. If you ...select No, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics. Removing Host Access 1 In the AMW, select the Mappings tab, select the ...
... If you select Yes, the Specify Host Group window is displayed. 11 Click Finish. All hosts in a host group must have special software, such as clustering software, to the storage array, and every host in the cluster must be added to specific virtual disks on the storage array. If you ...select No, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics. Removing Host Access 1 In the AMW, select the Mappings tab, select the ...