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Console Installation

NOTE: Console installation only applies to Linux systems that are not running a graphical

environment.

The autorun script in the root of the resource media detects when there is no graphical environment

running and automatically starts the installer in a text-based mode. This mode provides the same options

as graphical installation with the exception of the MDCU specific options. The MDCU requires a graphical

environment to operate.

NOTE: The console mode installer provides the option to install the MDCU. However, a graphical

environment is required to utilize the MDCU.

Silent Installation

Silent Installation On Windows Systems

To run silent installation on a Windows system:

1. Copy the custom_silent.properties file in the /windows folder of the installation media or image to a

writable location on the host server.

2. Modify the custom_silent.properties file to reflect the features, models, and installation options to

be used. Then, save the file.

3. Once the custom_silent.properties file is revised to reflect your specific installation, run the

following command to begin the silent installation:

mdss_install.exe –f <host_server_path>\

custom_silent.properties.

Silent Installation On Linux Systems

NOTE: On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 operating systems, run the following script from the root

directory to install prerequisite packages: # md_prereq_install.sh.

1. Copy the custom_silent.properties file in the /linux folder of the installation media or image to a

writable location on the host server.

2. Modify the custom_silent.properties file to reflect the features, models, and installation options to

be used. Then, save the file.

3. Once the custom_silent.properties file is revised to reflect your specific installation, run the

following command to begin the silent installation:mdss_install.bin –f <host_server_path>/

custom_silent.properties.

Enabling Premium Features (Optional)

If you ordered premium features, follow the instructions on the Premium Features card to install the

additional features.

Upgrading MD Storage Software

To upgrade from a previous version of the MDSM application, uninstall the previous version (see

Uninstalling MD Storage Software), and then follow the instructions in this chapter to install the new

version.