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Configure server object on SC Series
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7 Configure server object on SC Series
A server object representing the Windows Server host and MPIO ports (SAS, FC, or iSCSI) or can now be
created on the SC Series array.
Server objects organized under subfolders on the SC Series array
There are two ways to create a new server object on SC Series: automatic or manual.
The automatic method is recommended where supported.
The manual method is required when a host is configured to boot-from-SAN with FC or iSCSI. See section 11
for more information on boot-from-SAN.
In cases where the automatic method is supported for SAS, FC, or iSCSI, users may still choose to create
host server objects manually on the SC Series array.
Note: Before attempting to automatically or manually create a new server object on SC Series storage, verify
that all the steps in the preceding sections of this document have been completed.
7.1 Automatic host configuration using the Dell Storage Manager client
The preferred method to create a new server object on SC Series storage is to use the Dell Storage Manager
client. The steps are similar for hosts with SAS, FC, or iSCSI cards.
One of the benefits of this method of server creation is that in addition to creating the server object on the SC
Series array, the wizard will also modify MPIO registry settings on the host server to optimize performance
and resiliency. The wizard will also apply the Microsoft DSM on the host server.
Note: The Dell Storage Manager client does not modify HBA firmware settings on the Windows host server. If
HBA firmware settings are required to enable ports or set parameters, do this before running the configuration
wizard (see section 5).