FAST versus OpenManage

Question

Hello:

I'm in the process of bringing a neglected PEdge 4400 up-to-date. It's running Windows NT 4.0, SP6a.

I'm a little confused about the downloads that are available to me. So, my question is:

What are FAST and OpenManage?
Is one better than the other?
Does OpenManage replace FAST?

Thanks!
Greg

DELL-John K. · Answer

Dell Open Manage Array Manager is a GUI interface to manage your hardware arrays, much like FAST--it is just a little more up-to-date. FAST can only be used on Adaptec RAID Controllers, Array Manager can be used on Adaptec and AMI/LSI controllers. The following is a link to downloads for the PE4400 running NT4.0

Downloads PE4400 NT4.0

Now · Answer

John:

Excellent, thanks!

I have a couple of follow-up questions; I hope you don't mind.

If some peice of hardware isn't listed in the Device List, does that mean that there are no updates for it? For example, I have Quantum Atlas V drives.

I've noticed that the link you sent lists two versions of OpenManage:

Under the Applications section, it says that this is the download:
Dell OpenManage Array Manager, v. 3.1.1.484.18, A00

But Under the Systems Management section, it says that this is the download:
Dell OpenManage Array Manager, v. 3.5.0.555.4, A02

It seems like I should get the latest version, but it's confusing to have two versions listed there.

Thanks,
Greg

DELL-John K. · Answer

Use the Array Manager version 3.5. If there are no updates for your hardware you should be OK.

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