Dell PowerVault MD3200 Deployment Manual

Also see for PowerVault MD3200 Series: Manual Update Rack Installation Instructions Owner's manual Support Matrix

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Software Installation 253Software InstallationThe PowerVault™ MD3200 Series resource media contains software anddrivers for both Linux and Microsoft ® Windows® operating systems.The root of the media contains a readme.txt file covering changes to thesoftware, updates, fixes, patches, and other important data applicable to bothLinux and Windows operating systems. The readme.txt file also specifiesrequirements for accessing documentation, information regarding versions ofthe software on the media, and system requirements for running the software.For more information on supported hardware and software for Dell™ PowerVaultsystems, see the Support Matrix located at support.dell.com/manuals.NOTE: It is recommended that you install all the latest updates available atsupport.dell.com.Installing MD Storage SoftwareThe PowerVault MD3200 Series storage software installer provides features thatinclude the core software and providers. The core software feature includes thehost-based storage agent, multipath driver, and MD Storage Managerapplication 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,see theOwner's Manual.NOTE: To install the software on a Windows or Linux system, you must haveadministrative or root privileges.The PowerVault MD3200 Series resource media provided offers the followingthree installation methods:• Graphical Installation (Recommended)—This is the recommendedinstallation procedure for most users. The installer presents a graphicalwizard-driven interface that allows customization of which componentsare installed.