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NOTE: If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is not used, initial configuration of the management station must be performed on the same physical subnet as the storage array. Additionally, during initial configuration, at least one network adapter must be configured on the same IP subnet as the storage array's default management port (192.168.128.101 or 192.168.128.102). After initial configuration, the management ports are configured using MDSM and the management station's IP address can be changed back to the previous settings. The PowerVault MD3200i Series resource media provided offers the following three installation methods: • Graphical Installation (Recommended)-This is the recommended installation procedure for most users. The installer presents a graphical wizard-driven interface that allows customization of which components are installed. • Console Installation-This installation procedure is useful for Linux users that do not desire to install an X-Window environment on their supported Linux platform. • Silent Installation-This installation procedure is useful for users that prefer to create scripted installations. Graphical Installation (Recommended) 1 Close all other programs before installing any new software. 2 Insert the resource media. 3 Select Install MD32xxi Storage Software. NOTE: If the host server is running Windows Server Core version or if the launcher does not automatically run, navigate to the root of the media and run md_launcher.exe for Windows or the autorun script for Linux. 4 Install the MD Storage software. Select one of the following installation options: • Full-This package installs core software, providers, and utilities. It includes the necessary host-based storage agent, multipath driver, MD Storage Manager, providers, and optional utilities. • Host Only-This package includes the host context agent, multipath drivers, and optional utilities required to configure the host. 28 Software Installation

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Software Installation
NOTE:
If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is not used, initial configuration
of the management station must be performed on the same physical subnet as the
storage array. Additionally, during initial configuration, at least one network adapter
must be configured on the same IP subnet as the storage array’s default management
port (192.168.128.101 or 192.168.128.102). After initial configuration, the management
ports are configured using MDSM and the management station’s IP address can be
changed back to the previous settings.
The PowerVault MD3200i Series resource media provided offers the following
three installation methods:
•
Graphical Installation (Recommended)—This is the recommended
installation procedure for most users. The installer presents a graphical
wizard-driven interface that allows customization of which components
are installed.
•
Console Installation—This installation procedure is useful for Linux users
that do not desire to install an X-Window environment on their supported
Linux platform.
•
Silent Installation—This installation procedure is useful for users that
prefer to create scripted installations.
Graphical Installation (Recommended)
1
Close all other programs before installing any new software.
2
Insert the resource media.
3
Select Install MD32xxi Storage Software.
NOTE:
If the host server is running Windows Server Core version or if the
launcher does not automatically run, navigate to the root of the media and run
md_launcher.exe
for Windows or the autorun script for Linux.
4
Install the MD Storage software. Select one of the following
installation options:
•
Full—This package installs core software, providers, and utilities.
It includes the necessary host-based storage agent, multipath driver,
MD Storage Manager, providers, and optional utilities.
•
Host Only—This package includes the host context agent, multipath
drivers, and optional utilities required to configure the host.