Owner's Manual
40 iSCSI Cluster Setup for the PowerVault Enclosure
The PowerVault MD3200 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 MD32
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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.
• Management Station—This package includes the MD Storage
Manager, providers, and optional utilities.
• Custom—This option allows you to select specific components.
5
Reboot each host server.