Manual

26 Software Installation
Installing MD Storage Manager
The MD Storage Manager software installation program allows you to select
and install the storage array host software and the tools required to configure,
manage, and monitor a storage array. To begin installing MD Storage
Manager, insert the CD in the system drive.
NOTE: Before installing and configuring the MD3000 and the MD Storage Manager
software, review the documentation on the PowerVault MD Documentation CD.
After installation, start the software to make sure it has been installed correctly, and
then proceed to the post-installation configuration tasks.
Installing on Windows Systems
If you are running Windows 2003 or Windows 2008 operating systems, install
the Microsoft Hotfix software on the host before installing the MD Storage
Manager software. The hotfix is located in the
\windows\Windows_2003_2008\hotfixes directory on the MD3000
Resource CD.
You must have administrative privileges to install MD Storage Manager files
and program packages to the C:\Program Files\Dell\MD Storage Manager
directory.
Complete the following steps:
1
Close all other programs before installing any new software.
2 Insert the CD, if necessary, and navigate to the main menu.
NOTE: If the host server is running Windows Server 2008 Core version,
navigate to the CD drive and run the setup.bat utility.
Host Installation
Follow these steps to install MD Storage Manager software on a system
physically connected to the storage array.
1
If necessary, install the SAS 5/E Adapter Driver.
a Click the Install the SAS 5/E Adapter Driver bar on the main menu.
The Installation Wizard appears.
b Follow the instructions on each screen.