Checking Software Version Compatibility; Using The Dx Object Storage Platform Compatibility Manager - Dell DX6000G User Manual

• Operating system
• DX Cluster File Server software

Checking Software Version Compatibility

The versions of the software and hardware components installed in the cluster
are checked by the Dell DX Compatibility Manager which is installed on the
DX Cluster Services Nodes. The Compatibility Manager collects information
about the current BIOS, firmware, drivers, and software versions in your
cluster. The Compatibility Manager compares these versions against a
predetermined profile of a released version of DX Storage Platform
components, identifies potential conflicts, and writes the status to a text file.
It is recommended that you check the file after you make any change in the
hardware or software within the cluster.

Using the DX Object Storage Platform Compatibility Manager

NOTE:
The primary Cluster Services Node checks the configuration of the storage
nodes. The secondary Cluster Services Node only checks its own versions.
Each software and hardware component in the cluster displays a status level
as described in Table 4-2.
Table 4-2. Status Levels
Status Level
OK
Warning
Critical
Error
Disabled
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Updating the Dell DX Object Storage Platform Software
Description
The component is compatible
It is recommended to upgrade or downgrade the
component
It is required to upgrade or downgrade the
component
An internal error occurred while checking the status
The Compatibility Manager is disabled