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3 Software Configuration
After you complete the array hardware installation, you can initialize the array
and create a PS Series group with the array as the first group member. Alternately,
you can add the array to an existing group. When you expand a group, capacity
and performance scale automatically with no impact on users.
After completing the software configuration, you can allocate storage and start
using the SAN. See Chapter 4, Storage Allocation.
Step 1: Choose a Configuration Method
There are two methods for configuring the software. Choose one method:
•
Use the Remote Setup Wizard. See the Host Integration Tools documentation
for instructions and requirements.
•
Use the
setup
utility that prompts for information about the array and group configuration.
To use the
setup
and a console terminal or a computer running a terminal emulator.
After choosing a method, collect the information needed for the array
configuration.
Step 2: Collect Configuration Information
Regardless of the method you use to configure the software, you must collect the
information in Table 3-1 and Table 3-2. Obtain IP addresses from your network
administrator, as needed.
Also, make sure you follow the network recommendations in Table 2-1.
Prompt
Member name
utility. The
setup
utility, you must have a serial connection between the array
Table 3-1: Array Configuration
Description
Unique name for the array in the group (63 or fewer letters, numbers,
or hyphens). First character must be a letter or number.
utility is an interactive, command line
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