OpenManage Storage Services (OMSS)

OpenManage Storage Services (OMSS)

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OM 7.2-Dell OpenManage-Enhancements in Virtual Disk Creation Wizard on Dell OpenManage Storage Services (OMSS)

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Storage Management is designed for system administrators
who implement hardware RAID solutions and understand corporate and small business storage environments. Storage Management enables you to configure the storage components attached to your system. These components include RAID and non-RAID controllers and the channels, ports, enclosures, and disks attached to them.

Using Storage Management, you can configure and manage controller functions without accessing
the BIOS. These functions include configuring virtual disks and applying RAID levels and hot spares for data protection. You can initiate many other controller functions like rebuilds, troubleshooting, setting thresholds, and so on. Most functions can be configured and managed while the system remains
online and continues to process requests.

For detailed information on the Storage Management Service, see the Dell OpenManage
Server Administrator Storage Management User's Guide at

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/svradmin/

Downloads

The OpenManage System Tools and Documentation DVD ISO can be downloaded here:

http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/driverdetails?driverid=WRRHK

Whitepaper -Video

Below whitepaper Video explaining the methods of OpenManage Storage Services(OMSS) aided Virtual Disk creation via Express and Advanced Wizard on Dell PowerEdge™ systems. 

Virtual Disk creation using the Express Wizard:

The CreateVirtual Disk Express Wizard calculates an appropriate virtual disk layout based on the available space and controller considerations. Using the Express Wizard,you can quickly create a virtual disk using recommended selections.

Virtual Disk creation using the Advanced Wizard:

The Create Virtual Disk Advanced Wizard allows you to specify the read, write, and cache policy for the virtual disk. You can also select the physical disks and the controller connector to be used. You need a good knowledge of RAID levels and hardware to use the Advanced Wizard.

[View:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKFIcPMCOEw]

OpenManage Storage Services 7.2 - Enhancements in virtual Disk Creation Wizard