Setup Guide

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Contents
Preface
Purpose v
Related Publications v
Contacting Dell Support Services v
1 Getting Started
Pre-installation Documents 1
About Virtual Ports 1
System Power Up 2
2 Setting Up the Storage Center
Setting Up a Controller 3
Connect to a Controller 3
Reset Hardware and System Serial Numbers 4
Set IP Addresses 5
Configuring a System via the Startup Wizard 6
Step 1: Launch the Storage Center Startup Wizard 6
Step 2: License Agreement 7
Step 3: Load License 7
Step 4: Create Disk Folder 8
Step 5: Add Controller (dual-controller systems only) 13
Step 6: Time Settings 16
Step 7: System Setup 17
Step 8: Configure SMTP 18
Step 9: Update Setup 21
Step 10: User Setup 22
Step 11: Configure IO Cards (optional) 23
Step 12: Configure Ports 24
Step 13: Generate SSL Certificate 43
Completing the Storage Center Setup 45
Configure a Phone Home Proxy 45
Phone Home 46
Check for Storage Center Updates 47