This guide describes the process of installing and configuring PowerVault MD3200i and MD3220i storage arrays.
This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for deploying Dell PowerVault MD3200i and MD3220i storage arrays. It covers hardware installation, Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) software installation, initial system configuration, and post‑installation tasks.
Additional sections detail network configuration for iSCSI, CHAP authentication, load‑balancing policies, and procedures for stopping and starting iSCSI services on Linux, as well as appendices with manual iSCSI configuration and troubleshooting information.
| Processor | Intel Pentium or equivalent (1333 MHz or faster) |
|---|---|
| Memory | 512 MB RAM (1024 MB recommended) |
| Disk Space | 1 GB |
| Display Resolution | 1024×768 (1280×1024 32‑bit recommended) |
The management station requires at least 512 MB of RAM, with 1024 MB recommended.
Run the command `/etc/init.d/open-iscsi stop` to stop the iSCSI service.
An Intel Pentium processor or equivalent running at 1333 MHz or faster is required.
A display resolution of 1024×768 is required, with 1280×1024 32‑bit recommended.