Dell MD Series Storage Arrays
Information Update
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Contents
1 Dell MD storage arrays—information update..................................................4
In SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, the fdisk command creates two links........................................ 4
Issue with the set diskPool syntax........................................................................................................ 4
RDVD usage with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7...................................................................................... 4
2 Getting help........................................................................................................... 5
Related Documentation........................................................................................................................5
Contacting Dell......................................................................................................................................5
Locating your system Service Tag........................................................................................................6
Documentation feedback..................................................................................................................... 6
Dell MD storage arrays—information update
NOTE: Information in this document applies to Dell MD34xx, MD38xx, and MD3060e series
systems.
This document provides more information that is not included in the Dell MD storage array
documentation. You must read through the information provided in this document before using your
new storage array or upgrading your array software, firmware, or host operating system. For more
information, go to dell.com/powervaultmanuals.
In SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, the fdisk command creates two links
In SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, the fdisk command creates two links to partition each device to
maintain the backward compatibility.
/dev/mapper; one with the /dev/mapper/mpath<x>-part<y>
/dev/mapper/mpath<x>_part<y>
However, both links belong to the same partition of the multipathing device.
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Issue with the set diskPool syntax
Command Line Interface (CLI) runs the parameter reservedDriveCount instead of
reservedPhysicalDiskCount.
The correct syntax for the command is given here.
set (diskPool [diskPoolName] | diskPools [diskPoolName1... diskPoolNamen] |
allDiskPools) [reservedDriveCount=reservedPhysicalDiskCountValue]
[warningThreshold=(warningThresholdValue | default)]
[criticalThreshold=(criticalThresholdValue | default)]
[criticalPriority=(highest | high | medium |low |lowest)]
[degradedPriority=(highest |high |medium |low |lowest)]
[backgroundPriority=(highest | high | medium |low |lowest)]
[userLabel=
diskPoolName]
RDVD usage with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Prior to installing the Resource DVD (RDVD) for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, you must add the
Compatibility Libraries Add-On.
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Getting help
Related Documentation
NOTE: For all Storage documentation, go to dell.com/powervaultmanuals and enter the system
Service Tag to get your system documentation.
NOTE: For all Dell OpenManage documents, go to dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
NOTE: For all storage controller documents, go to dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals.
Your product documentation includes:
• Dell PowerVault MD3460/MD3860i/MD3860f Storage Arrays Getting Started Guide — Provides an
overview of system features, setting up your system, and technical specifications. This document is
also shipped with your system.
• Dell PowerVault MD3460/MD3860i/MD3860f Storage Arrays Owner’s Manual — Provides information
about system features and describes troubleshooting the system and install or replace system
components.
• Rack Installation Instructions — Describes installing your system into a rack. This document is also
shipped with your rack solution.
• Dell PowerVault MD Series Storage Arrays Administrator's Guide — Provides information about
configuring and managing the system by using the MDSM GUI.
• Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Arrays CLI Guide — Provides information about configuring and
managing the system using the MDSM CLI.
• Dell PowerVault MD3460/MD3860i/MD3860f Storage Arrays Deployment Guide — Provides
information about deploying the storage system in the SAN architecture.
• Dell PowerVault MD 34xx and 38xx Series Support Matrix — Provides information about the software
and hardware compatibility matrices for the storage array.
Contacting Dell
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an
active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill,
or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be
available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer-service issues:
1. Go to dell.com/support.
2. Select your country from the drop-down menu on the bottom right corner of the page.
3. For customized support:
a. Enter your system Service Tag in the Enter your Service Tag field.
b. Click Submit.
The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed.
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4. For general support:
a. Select your product category.
b. Select your product segment.
c. Select your product.
The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed.
Locating your system Service Tag
Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service
Code and Service Tag are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag.
Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. This information is used
by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
Documentation feedback
If you have feedback for this document, write to documentation_feedback@dell.com. Alternatively, you
can click on the Feedback link in any of the Dell documentation pages, fill out the form, and click Submit
to send your feedback.
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