Setup Guide

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Preface
This QuickStart describes how to set up EqualLogic PS Series 3000 storage array
hardware and create a PS Series group—a self-managing, iSCSI storage area
network (SAN) that is affordable and easy to use, regardless of scale.
After setting up the group, see the PS Series Group Administration manual for
information about managing the group.
Audience
This QuickStart is designed for administrators responsible for setting up array
hardware and creating a group. Although administrators do not need extensive
network or storage system experience, it may be useful to understand:
• Basic networking concepts
• Current network environment
• User disk storage requirements
• RAID configurations
• Disk storage management
Note: This QuickStart describes using PS Series arrays in some common network
configurations. However, detailed information about setting up a network
is beyond its scope.
Organization
This QuickStart is organized as follows:
• Introduction to PS Series Storage Arrays
• Steps for Setting Up and Using an Array
Step 1. Set Up the Array Hardware
Step 2. Configure the Array and Create a Group
Step 3. Set the RAID Policy
Step 4. Create a Volume
Step 5. Connect to the Volume from a Host System
• Advanced Operations and More Information