Graphical Installation (Recommended) - Dell PowerVault MD3600f Deployment Manual

NOTE:
To install the software on a Windows or Linux system, you must have
administrative or root privileges.
The PowerVault MD3600f 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 MD36xxf Storage Software.
4 Install the MD Storage Manager software. Select one of the following
installation options:
• Full (recommended)—This package installs core software and
providers. It includes the necessary host-based storage agent,
multipath driver, MD Storage Manager, and providers.
• Host Only—This package includes the host-based storage agent and
multipath drivers.
• Management Station—This package includes the MD Storage
Manager and providers.
• Custom—This option allows you to select specific components.
5 Reboot each host server.
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