User Manual

3. Click the Initial Setup Tasks option to see links to the remaining postinstallation tasks. For more

information about each task, see the Owner’s Manual. Perform these tasks in the order shown in the

following table.

NOTE: Before configuring the storage array, check the status icons on the Summary tab to

ensure that the enclosures in the storage array are in an Optimal status. For more information

on the status icons, see the Owner’s Manual at dell.com/support/manuals.

Table 4. Initial Setup Tasks Dialog Box

Task Purpose

Rename the storage array To provide a more meaningful name than the

software-assigned label, Unnamed.

Set a storage array password To restrict unauthorized access. MDSM may ask

for a password before changing the

configuration or performing a destructive

operation.

Set up alert notifications To notify individuals (by email) and/or storage

enterprise management consoles, such as Dell

Management Console (by SNMP) when a storage

array component degrades or fails, or an adverse

environmental condition occurs.

Set up e-mail alerts

Set up SNMP alerts

Configure a storage array To create virtual disks and map them to hosts.

Step 2: Configuring The iSCSI Ports On The Storage Array

By default, the iSCSI ports on the storage array are set to the following IPv4 settings:

Controller 0, Port 0: IP: 192.168.130.101 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Port: 3260

Controller 0, Port 1: IP: 192.168.131.101 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Port: 3260

Controller 1, Port 0: IP: 192.168.130.102 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Port: 3260

Controller 1, Port 1: IP: 192.168.131.102 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Port: 3260

NOTE: No default gateway is set.

To configure the iSCSI ports on the storage array:

1. From MDSM, navigate to the Setup tab on the AMW.

2. Select Configure iSCSI Host Ports.