Dell PowerVault MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite Version 6.
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1 Overview This guide provides information to install, configure, and use the Dell Modular Disk (MD) Storage Array Management Pack Suite version 6.1 for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager. The integration of the Dell MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite version 6.
• (Optional) Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) to diagnose and resolve recovery failure alerts of Dell PowerVault MD Storage Array. Contents of the Dell PowerVault MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite The Dell PowerVault MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite version 6.1 is packaged in the self-extracting executable Dell_MD_StorageArray_Management_Pack_Suite_v6.1_Axx.exe file that contains the following: • Dell_MD_StorageArray_Management_Pack_Suite_x86_x64.
2 Installing, Uninstalling, and Upgrading Dell MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite Installation notes • Installing Dell PowerVault MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite, importing management packs, and discovering Dell PowerVault MD storage arrays are separate procedures. • Dell PowerVault MD Storage Management Pack Suite does not delete any debug log files. • To discover Dell PowerVault MD Storage Arrays; use only Dell Discovery Utility.
To discover the Dell PowerVault MD Storage Arrays in the network; follow the input steps mentioned in the wizard to complete the discovery process. Manually update the Dell_MDStorageArray_ip.cfg file with the IP addresses of the storage arrays in the network. Ensure that you update the IP addresses (IPv4 format or IPv6 format) in the semicolon separated format, in a single line. For example — 10.94.1.1;10.94.1.2;10.94.1.3;10.94.1.4;10.94.1.5 or 2001:db8:85a3::8a2e:370:7334;2001:db8:85a3::8a2e:370:7335.
NOTE: Few existing alerts are replicated after upgrading to version 6.1 as the alert titles and descriptions are updated. Close the existing alerts before upgrading to avoid replication of existing alerts. NOTE: Before upgrading the Dell MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite from version 6.0 to version 6.1, copy the existing IP listing file to the location where the Dell MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite version 6.1 is installed. NOTE: When you upgrade from version 6.0 to version 6.
5. Select Community String from the Run As Account type: drop-down list. 6. Type the community string name in the Display name: text box and click Next. 7. Provide the account credentials in the Community string text box and click Next. The Distribution Security screen is displayed. 8. Select the Less secure - I want the credentials to be distributed automatically to all managed computers option, and click Create. 9. After the wizard is complete, click Close.
Uninstalling Dell MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite To uninstall Dell MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite: 1. Click Start → Control Panel → Uninstall a program. 2. Right-click Dell MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite and then, click Uninstall. 3. To complete the uninstallation process, follow the instructions on the screen. Or double-click the installer, select Remove, and follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, see Using the Remove Option in the Installer.
3 Security Considerations The OpsMgr internally handles the access privileges for different operations. These privileges can be set up using the User Roles option under Administration → Security feature on the OpsMgr console. The profile of your role determines the actions you can perform in the OpsMgr console.
4 Troubleshooting Issues and Resolutions The following table lists the known issue, cause, and resolution for the issue. Table 1. Issues and Resolutions Issue Cause Resolution Alert is displayed in the All Alerts View of a management server indicating that the Dell PowerVault MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite is not found or is corrupt on the system. Files installed by the Dell PowerVault MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite are corrupted or deleted on the management server.
Using the Remove option in the Installer To remove the Dell MD Storage Array Management Pack Suite using the installer: 1. Run Dell_MD_StorageArray_Management_Pack_Suite_x86_x64.exe from the folder where you extracted the contents of the Dell_MD_StorageArray_Management_Pack_Suite_v6.1_Axx.exe file. The welcome screen is displayed. 2. Click Next. 3. Select the Remove option and click Next. The Remove the Program screen is displayed. 4. In the Remove the Program screen, click Remove.
5 Accessing documents from the Dell EMC support site You can access the required documents in one of the following ways: • Using the following links: – For all Dell EMC Enterprise Systems Management documents — Dell.com/SoftwareSecurityManuals – For Dell EMC OpenManage documents — Dell.com/OpenManageManuals – For Dell EMC Remote Enterprise Systems Management documents — Dell.com/esmmanuals – For iDRAC and Dell EMC Lifecycle Controller documents — Dell.