Software Installation; Installing Host Bus Adapters And Drivers; Installing Md Storage Software - Dell PowerVault MD3600f Deployment Manual

Software Installation

The PowerVault MD3600f 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 located at support.dell.com/manuals.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you install all the latest updates available at
support.dell.com.

Installing Host Bus Adapters and Drivers

NOTE:
Ensure that you read the
Series Storage Array
1 Install the host bus adapters (HBAs).
2 Connect the cables.
3 Install the HBA drivers and the operating system HBA patches/hotfixes.
4 Ensure that the recommended HBA settings are applied.

Installing MD Storage Software

The PowerVault MD3600f series storage software installer provides features that
include the core software and providers. The core software feature includes the
host-based storage agent, multipath driver, and MD Storage Manager
application used to configure, manage and monitor the storage array solution.
The providers feature include providers for the Microsoft Virtual Disk Service
(VDS) and Microsoft Volume Shadow-Copy Service (VSS) framework.
NOTE:
For more information about the Microsoft VDS and Microsoft VSS providers,
Owner's Manual
see the
Configuring Fibre Channel With the Dell MD3600f
document before continuing with this procedure.
at support.dell.com/manuals.
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