Setup Guide

Getting Started With Your System

Turn on components in the following order

Ethernet switches (if used)

PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosures (if used)

NOTE:

Before turning on the storage array, ensure that the expansion

enclosure status LED is blue.

PowerVault MD3200i series storage array

NOTE:

Before turning on the host server(s), ensure that the storage array

status LED is blue.

Host server(s)

Installing the Bezel

Install the bezel (optional).

Installing the MD Storage Software

NOTE:

For detailed instructions about installing the MD storage software, setting

up the enclosure, and the post-installation tasks, see the Deployment Guide.

The MD Storage Manager software configures, manages and monitors the

storage array. The MD Configuration Utility (MDCU) is an optional utility

that provides a consolidated approach for configuring the management and