The ExtPart utility provides support for online volume expansion of NTFS formatted basic disks in Dell PowerVault/PowerEdge stand-alone or cluster configurations.
This is a self extracting file that will install the extpart.exe utility. No reboot is necessary.
Fixes & Enhancements
Utility name changed to ExtPart to avoid possible confusion with another similarly named utility.
This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
The file you are downloading is very large. Download Manager can help you manage this download with options such as pausing or restarting a partial download if you lose connectivity.
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file ExtPart.exe.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the ExtPart.exe file and double-click the file to unzip the download package. Two files are included in this package, a text file and the utility (extpart.txt and extpart.exe).
2. The default extract location is c:\dell\ExtPart. You can specify a different location to unzip the files.
3. Click on the unzip button to extract files.
Before extending a volume using extpart.exe, ensure you have a working back up of your operating system. This will allow you to quickly restore the previous operating system configuration in the event you need to troubleshoot your system. See your System Administrator's Guide for more information on creating a system state backup.
Please see the extpart.txt file included with this package for system requirements, limitations and usage instructions.
Custom Instructions for ExtPart.txt:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file extpart.txt.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Viewing the File
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.