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Upgrading from a previous version, Application server requirements, Before you install the md vcenter plug-in – Dell POWERVAULT MD3620I User Manual

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NOTE: If you cannot access dell.com/support from your application server, download the MD vCenter Plug-in
installer to another host, then copy the installer files to the application server. The Plug-in installer must be run
from the application server itself.

Upgrading From A Previous Version

If you are upgrading from a previous version of the MD vCenter Plug-in but plan to use the same host server as the
application server, run the latest installer on the current application server. The installation wizard will prompt for an
administrator password before unregistering and upgrading your MD vCenter Plug-in version.

Application Server Requirements

The Windows-based application server configured with vCenter Client should be installed on a separate server
installation than the one running vCenter Server. While it is possible to install the application server and vCenter Server
on the same host, it is not recommended.

Before You Install The MD vCenter Plug-In

Before installing the MD vCenter Plug-in, you need to know some specific information about your storage array and
network configuration. The following table shows the information you will need. Gather this information about your
specific environment before installing the MD vCenter Plug-in:

Table 1. Storage Array and Network Information

Component

Information Needed

vCenter Server

Host Name:
DNS Names:
IP Addresses:

vCenter Administrator

Username:
Password:

Storage Administrator

Username:
Password:

Application Server

Host Name:
DNS Names:
IP Addresses:

MD Storage Array

Array Name:
Password:
IP Addresses:

MD Storage Array

Array Name:
Password:
IP Addresses:

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