How do I add a storage array?

Click New to add a to be managed by the . You can use the automatic or manual procedure to add a new storage array.

Automatic Discovery of a Storage Array

Use Automatic Discovery when you want to add a storage array that will be managed by this storage management station. The Automatic Discovery procedure sends out a broadcast message across the local . This procedure adds any storage array that responds to the message. The Automatic Discovery procedure finds both in-band and out-of-band storage arrays.

Manual Addition of a Storage Array

Use Manual addition if the storage array is outside of the local subnetwork. You must give specific identification information to manually add a storage array.

Consider the following situations when using Add Storage Array:

The MD Storage Manager Software connects to the specified storage array. Several minutes can be necessary for the software to connect.
To add an , add the host name or IP address of the host.
To add an , make sure you give the name or of each in the storage array.