Adding A Storage Array - Dell PowerVault MD3060e Installation And Configuration Manual

Clicking the icon opens the MD vCenter Plug-in Storage Array Manager view and shows a list of known
storage arrays.
Figure 14. MD vCenter Plug-in Array Manager View

Adding a Storage Array

To add a storage array using the MD vCenter Plug-in:
NOTE: The Add Array dialog fields are limited to 30 characters. If you require a longer DNS name and
cannot use an IP address, create an alias to use in this dialog.
1
In the Commands area of the Array Manager view, click Add Array.
2
A dialog box appears showing DNS name/IP address text boxes and a password field.
Figure 15. Add Array Dialog
3
In DNS Name or IP Address 1, enter the IP address or name of controller 0 on the storage array.
4
In DNS Name or IP Address 2, enter the IP address or name of controller 1 on the storage array.
5
In Password, enter a password for the storage array you are adding.
This password will be required by the MD vCenter Plug-in to access the storage array. It will not
change or override an existing storage array password set in Dell MD Storage Manager.
6
Click Add.
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