Install Guide
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Dell Storage Manager 2016 R3 Installation Guide
- Contents
- Introduction to Storage Manager
- Planning and Preparation
- Installing and Configuring the Data Collector
- Installing and Configuring the Dell Storage Manager Virtual Appliance
- Installing and Configuring the Storage Manager Client
- Updating Dell Storage Manager
Audience
Storage administrators make up the target audience for this document. The intended reader has a working knowledge of storage
and networking concepts.
Related Publications
The following documentation is available for Dell storage components managed using Storage Manager.
Storage Manager Documents
● Dell Storage Manager Installation Guide
Contains installation and setup information.
● Dell Storage Manager Administrator’s Guide
Contains in-depth feature configuration and usage information.
● Dell Storage Manager Web UI Administrator’s Guide
Contains instructions and information for managing
Dell storage devices using the Dell Storage Manager Web UI.
● Dell Storage Manager Release Notes
Provides information about Storage Manager releases, including new features and enhancements, open issues, and resolved
issues.
● Dell Storage Manager Online Help
Provides context-sensitive help for the Client, Data Collector Manager, and Server Agent.
● Dell Storage REST API Getting Started Guide
Contains command examples and usage instructions for the Dell Storage REST API.
● Dell Storage API PowerShell SDK Getting Started Guide
Contains setup instructions and examples for the Dell Storage API for PowerShell.
Storage Center Documents
● Storage Center Release Notes
Contains information about features and open and resolved issues for a particular product version.
● Storage Center Deployment Guide
Provides cabling instructions for Storage Center controllers, switches, and enclosures and provides instructions for
configuring a new Dell Storage Center.
● Storage Center Software Update Guide
Describes how to update Storage Center software from an earlier version to the current version.
● Storage Center Update Utility Administrator’s Guide
Describes how to update Storage Center software on Storage Center controllers. Updating Storage Center software using
the Storage Center Update Utility is intended for use only by sites that cannot update Storage Center using the standard
update options available through Dell Storage Manager.
● Storage Center Command Utility Reference Guide
Provides instructions for using the Storage Center Command Utility. The Command Utility provides a command-line interface
(CLI) to enable management of Storage Center functionality on Windows, Linux, Solaris, and AIX platforms.
● Storage Center Command Set for Windows PowerShell