Owner's Manual

Setting Up a SAS Cluster 35

NOTE: To install the software on a Windows or Linux system, you must have

administrative or root privileges.

The PowerVault MD3200 Series resource media 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

who do not desire to install an X-Window environment on their supported

Linux platform.

• Silent Installation—This installation procedure is useful for users who

prefer to create scripted installations.

Graphical Installation (Recommended)

To complete graphical installation:

Close all other programs before installing any new software.

Insert the resource media.

Select

Install MD32xx 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.

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.

Reboot each host server.

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