Learn About Directly Managed Storage Subsystems

A directly managed storage subsystem is one that is managed directly from the storage management station over the network through each controller's Ethernet connection.

To directly manage a storage subsystem, attach cables from the network to each controller's Ethernet connection in the storage subsystem. Next, define each controller's IP address or host name. (See the Storage Management Software Planning Guide for more information.) Then, use the Edit >> Add Device or Automatic Discovery options in the Enterprise Management Window to include the storage subsystem in the management domain.

The directly managed method is in contrast to the host-agent managed method. The host-agent managed method allows you to manage the storage subsystem from your storage management station through the host's network connection and then through its I/O connection to the storage subsystem. The host must be running the host-agent management software.

You can manage a storage subsystem using one or both types of network management connections (direct or host-agent). The Enterprise Management Window will display the appropriate management connections in its Device Tree View and Device Table.

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