Dell POWERVAULT MD3620I - Manual (Page 31)

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Installing PowerVault MD Storage
Software
The Dell PowerVault MD series resource media contains software and drivers
for both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
The root of the media contains a readme.txt file covering changes to the
software, updates, fixes, patches, and other important data applicable to both
Linux and Windows operating systems. The readme.txt file also specifies
requirements for accessing documentation, information regarding versions of
the software on the media, and system requirements for running the software.
For more information on supported hardware and software for Dell PowerVault
systems, see the Support Matrix at dell.com/support/manuals.
NOTE: It is recommended that you install all the latest updates available at
dell.com/support.
The PowerVault MD series resource media provides features that include the core
software, providers, and optional utilities. The core software feature includes the
host-based storage agent, multipath driver, and Modular Disk Storage Manager
(MDSM) application used to configure, manage, and monitor the storage array
solution. The providers feature includes providers for the Microsoft Virtual Disk
Service (VDS) and Microsoft Volume Shadow-Copy Service (VSS) framework.
The Modular Disk Configuration Utility (MDCU) is an optional utility that
provides a consolidated approach for configuring the management ports, iSCSI
host ports, and creating sessions for the iSCSI Modular Disk storage arrays. It is
recommended that you install and use the MDCU to configure iSCSI on each
host connected to the storage array.
NOTE: For more information about the Microsoft VDS and Microsoft VSS providers,
see the PowerVault MD3600i Owner's Manual. To install the software on a Windows
or Linux system, you must have administrative or root privileges.
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