Install Guide

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Preface

This manual describes how to install Dell™ EqualLogic® storage array hardware, configure the software, and

start using the iSCSI SAN array.

With one or more PS Series storage arrays, you can create a PS Series group—a self-managing, iSCSI storage

area network (SAN) that is affordable and easy to use, regardless of scale.

Audience

The information in this guide is intended for the administrators responsible for installing array hardware.

Administrators are not required to have extensive network or storage system experience. However, it is helpful

to understand:

• Basic networking concepts

• Current network environment

• User disk storage requirements

• RAID configurations

• Disk storage management

Note: Although this manual provides examples of using PS Series arrays in some common network

configurations, detailed information about setting up a network is beyond its scope.

Organization

This manual is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1, Understanding the Array Installation Procedure describes the general steps for installing and

setting up an array.

• Chapter 2, Rack Mounting the Array describes how to install the array in a rack.

• Chapter 3, Connecting the Array Cables describes the network cable requirements and how to install the

power and network cables.

• Chapter 4, Software Configuration describes how to initialize the array and either create a group with the

array as the first member, or add the array to an existing group.

• Chapter 5, Storage Allocation describes how to create and connect to a volume.

• Chapter 6, Where to Go After Setting Up a Group describes basic and advanced group administration tasks

and where to find information about them.

Technical Support and Customer Service

Dell’s support service is available to answer your questions about PS Series SAN arrays. If you have an Express

Service Code, have it ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct

your call more efficiently.

Contacting Dell

Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and

product, and some services might not be available in your area.