Locating Storage Arrays; Naming Or Renaming Storage Arrays - Dell POWERVAULT MD3600F Owner's Manual

Storage arrays
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Manually define hosts—Define the hosts and the host port identifiers that
are connected to the storage array. Use this option only if the host is not
automatically recognized and shown in the Mappings tab.
Configure ethernet management ports—Configure the network
parameters for the Ethernet management ports on the RAID controller
modules if you are managing the storage array by using the out-of-band
management connections.
View and enable premium features—Your MDSM may include premium
features. View the premium features that are available and the premium
features that are already started. You can start available premium features
that are currently stopped.

Locating Storage Arrays

You can use the Blink option to physically locate and identify a storage array.
To locate the storage array:
1 Select the relevant storage array and:
In the EMW, right-click the appropriate storage array, and select Blink
Storage Array.
In the AMW, select the Setup tab, click Blink Storage Array.
In the AMW, select Storage ArrayBlinkStorage Array.
The LEDs blink on the physical disks in the storage array.
2 After locating the storage array, click OK.
The LEDs stop blinking.
3 If the LEDs do not stop blinking, select Storage ArrayBlink
Stop All Indications.
A confirmation message is displayed.
4 Click OK.

Naming or Renaming Storage Arrays

Each storage array must be assigned a unique up to 30-character
alphanumeric name. A name can consist of letters, numbers, and the special
characters underscore (_), dash (–), and pound sign (#). No other special
characters are allowed.
Configuration: About Your Storage Array
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