Users Guide
Table Of Contents
- User’s Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- What’s New for Version 5.1
- Setup and Administration
- Installing Server Administrator
- Using Server Administrator
- Instrumentation Service
- Remote Access Service
- Overview
- Hardware Prerequisites
- Software Prerequisites
- Adding and Configuring DRAC Users
- Configuring an Existing DRAC User
- Configuring the DRAC Network Properties
- Configuring the DRAC Alert Properties
- Configuring DRAC III Dial-in (PPP) Users and Modem Settings
- Configuring the DRAC Remote Features Properties
- Configuring DRAC Security
- Accessing and Using a Dell Remote Access Controller
- Working With the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
- Storage Management Service
- Server Administrator Logs
- Troubleshooting
- Glossary
- Index
104 Storage Management Service
Information/Configuration Tab
The Information/Configuration tab displays the property information for the selected tree object.
When using the Storage Management Service, the Information/Configuration tabs also have
drop-down menus and buttons for executing storage tasks and launching wizards.
Storage Management Tasks
The Storage Management Service has drop-down menus and wizards for executing storage management
and configuration tasks. This section discusses some of the common storage tasks and wizards provided
by the Storage Management Service.
NOTE: For complete documentation of the Storage Management storage tasks and other features, see the Storage
Management online help.
Create Virtual Disk Wizard
The Storage Management Service provides an Express and an Advanced Create Virtual Disk Wizard.
The Express Wizard calculates an appropriate virtual disk configuration based on the available space and
controller considerations. When using the Express Wizard, you select the RAID level and size for the
virtual disk. The Express Wizard selects a recommended disk configuration for you that matches your
RAID level and size selection. The Express Wizard requires minimal user input and is recommended for
novice users.
The Create Virtual Disk Advanced Wizard allows you to specify the read, write, and cache policy for the
virtual disk. You can also select the physical disks and the controller connector to be used. You need a
good knowledge of RAID levels and hardware to use the Advanced Wizard. This wizard is recommended
for advanced users.
To launch the Express and Advanced Create Virtual Disk Wizards:
1
Expand the
Storage
tree object to display the controller objects.
2
Expand a controller object.
3
Select the
Virtual Disks
object.
4
Click
Go To Create Virtual Disk Wizard.
5
See the Storage Management online help for more information.
Reconfigure Virtual Disk Wizard
The Reconfigure Virtual Disk Wizard enables you to change the virtual disk configuration. Using this
task, you can change the RAID level or increase the virtual disk size by adding physical disks.
To launch the Reconfigure Virtual Disk Wizard:
1
Expand the
Storage
tree object to display the controller objects.
2
Expand a controller object.
3
Select the
Virtual Disks
object.