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Dell PowerVault MD3200 Series Deployment Manual

Hardware Installation

Before using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the:
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Getting Started Guide—The Getting Started Guide that shipped with the
storage array provides information to configure the initial setup of the system.
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Planning section of the Owner's Manual—The planning section provides
information about important concepts you must know before setting up
your storage solution. See the Owner's Manual at
support.dell.com/manuals.

Planning the Storage Configuration

Consider the following before installing your storage array:
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Evaluate data storage needs and administrative requirements.
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Calculate availability requirements.
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Decide the frequency and level of backups, such as weekly full backups
with daily partial backups.
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Consider storage array options, such as password protection and e-mail
alert notifications for error conditions.
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Design the configuration of virtual disks and disk groups according to a data
organization plan. For example, use one virtual disk for inventory, a second
for financial and tax information, and a third for customer information.
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Decide whether to allow space for hot spares, which automatically replace
failed physical disks.
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