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3 Software Installation The PowerVault™ MD3200i 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 MD Storage Software The PowerVault MD3200i Series storage software installer provides features that include the core software, providers, and optional utilities. The core software feature includes the host-based storage agent, multipath driver, and MD 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 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 Owner's Manual. To install the software on a Windows or Linux system, you must have administrative or root privileges. Software Installation 27

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Software Installation
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Software Installation
The PowerVault™ MD3200i 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 MD Storage Software
The PowerVault MD3200i Series storage software installer provides features that
include the core software, providers, and optional utilities. The core software
feature includes the host-based storage agent, multipath driver, and MD 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 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
Owner's Manual
. To install the software on a Windows or Linux system, you
must have administrative or root privileges.