Dell PowerVault MD3000i: Obtaining Technical Assistance Installation Unpack the System

• CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for

installing, configuring, and managing your system.

• The

Dell PowerVault MD Systems Support Matrix

at

support.dell.com

provides compatibility information, including servers, operating systems,

controllers, software, and hardware configurations.

• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes

to the system, software, and/or documentation.

NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates

first because they often supersede information in other documents.

• Release notes or readme files may be included to provide current updates

to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference material

intended for experienced users or technicians.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does

not perform as expected, see your Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see

www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered

in all locations.

Installation

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety

instructions and important regulatory information in your Product Information

Guide.

This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.

For more detailed information, refer to the Installation Guide provided

on the CDs that came with your system.

Unpack the System

Unpack your system and identify each item. Keep all shipping materials

in case you need them later.

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