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File Format: This file contains an ISO image to be used to create a DVDROM image. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then create a DVD using your choice of DVD burning software.
File Name: DELL_MDSS_Consolidated_RDVD_6_4_0_4.iso
File size: 2.83 GB
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MD5: f39834cfeef3f323cb5a9ef9188aae8e
SHA1: 2a70c1a6757c310a5b6819123b9f48f31c0c6999
SHA-256: 92a7147ddcaec82d883e0927daf00e97466c92c96fe29ea0b91d5636d559a2eb
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
-Addressed translation issues
Enhancements:
-Added RHEL 6.8 support
-Added VMware vSphere 6.0U2 support
Important Information
This update is recommended for all Dell PowerVault MD32/MD34/MD36/MD38 storage arrays.
Supported Operating Systems
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
Windows Server 2008 x64
Microsoft Hyper-V
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
SUSE Linux ES 12
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 7, 32-bit
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8, 64-bit
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 10, 64-bit
Installation instructions
For further instruction on Installing and Updating MDSM please refere to the Deployment Guide located at dell.com/support/manuals
Upgrading MD Storage Software
To upgrade from a previous version of the MDSM application, uninstall the previous version and then follow the instructions below.
To install the MD storage software:
1. Insert the PowerVault MD series resource media.
Depending on your operating system, the installer may launch automatically. If the installer does not
launch automatically, navigate to the root directory of the installation media (or downloaded installer
image) and run the md_launcher.exe file. For Linux-based systems, navigate to the root of the
resource media and run the autorun file.
NOTE: By default, Red Hat Enterprise Linux mounts the resource media with the -noexec
mount option, which does not allow you to run executable files. To change this setting, see the
Readme file in the root directory of the installation media.
2. Select Install MD Storage Software.
3. Read and accept the license agreement.
4. Select one of the following installation options from the Install Set dropdown menu:
- Full (recommended) - Installs the MD Storage Manager (client) software, host-based storage
agent, multipath driver, and hardware providers.
- Host Only - Installs the host-based storage agent and multipath drivers.
- Management - Installs the management software and hardware providers.
-Custom - Allows you to select specific components.
5. Choose whether to start the event monitor service automatically when the host server reboots or
manually.
NOTE: This option is applicable only to Windows client software installation.
6. Confirm the installation location and choose Install.
7. If prompted, reboot the host server after the installation completes.
8. When the reboot is complete, the Modular Disk Configuration Utility (MDCU) may launch
automatically. If the MDCU does not launch automatically, launch it manually.
- In a Windows-based operating system, click Start > Dell > Modular Disk Configuration Utility.
- In a Linux-based operating system, double-click the Modular Disk Configuration Utility icon on
the desktop.
9. Start MD Storage Manager and discover the arrays.
10. If applicable, activate any premium features purchased with your storage array. If you purchased
premium features, see the printed activation card shipped with your storage array.
NOTE: The MD Storage Manager installer automatically installs the required drivers, firmware,
and operating system patches/hotfixes to operate your storage array. These drivers and
firmware are also available at dell.com/support. In addition, see the Dell PowerVault MD32xx/34xx/36xx/
38xx Series Support Matrix at dell.com/support/manuals for any additional settings and/or
software required for your specific storage array.
Applies to
MD3 Series Resource DVD Updates