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Figure 5. Cabling Direct-attached SAS Cluster
Task 2: Installing Host-based Software Needed for Storage
To install the necessary host-based storage software for the PowerVault MD3000
storage system, use the
Dell PowerVault Resource
CD software that came with your
MD3000 storage system. Follow the procedures in your Dell documentation that is
included with the PowerVault MD3000 storage system to install the "Modular Disk
Storage Manager Software" on the Master node and the Multi-Path (MPIO)
software on the remaining nodes.
Dual-HBA Host Server
RAID Controller Module 0
Dual-HBA Host Server
RAID Controller Module 1
MD3000 RAID Enclosure
MD1000 Expansion Enclosure
MD1000 Expansion Enclosure