This document contains a list of publications for VxFlex Ready Node R630 and R730xd nodes.
Download the latest release notes for Dell EMC PowerFlex 3.0.1.x, 3.5.1.x, or 3.6.0.x from https://www.dell.com/support/ or from the Dell Technologies Technical Resource Center (TRC). The PowerFlex and VxFlex Ready Node documentation packages are located in the TRC.
| Order | Document | Location |
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| 1.0 | Dell EMC ScaleIO Ready Node
Server Installation Guide - 13G
Contains instructions for installing the VxFlex Ready Node R630 and R730xd servers in the cabinet and power and network cabling. |
Located at https://www.dell.com/support/. Search for , and then under Manuals and Documentation select ScaleIO Ready Node no AMS Documentation set (15 Feb 2018). |
| 2.0 |
Dell EMC
VxFlex Ready Node R630-R730xd
Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation Guide for ESXi
Provides instructions for configuring the hardware, installing the ESXi operating system, and performing additional configurations on VxFlex Ready Node servers. |
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| Dell EMC
VxFlex Ready Node R630-R730xd
Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation Guide for Linux
Provides instructions for configuring the hardware, installing the Linux operating system, and performing additional configurations on VxFlex Ready Node servers. |
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| 3.0 | Getting to Know Dell EMC PowerFlex Guide
Provides an overview of PowerFlex, workflows, supported product limits, and system requirements. NOTE If this is the first time you are deploying
PowerFlex,
Dell EMC strongly recommends that you review this guide.
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| 3.1 | Dell EMC
PowerFlex 3.0.1.x Release Notes latest release
Contains supplemental information regarding the PowerFlex 3.0.1.x release. |
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| Dell EMC
PowerFlex 3.5.1.x Release Notes latest release
Contains supplemental information regarding the PowerFlex 3.5.1.x release. |
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Dell EMC PowerFlex 3.6.0.x Release Notes latest release Contains supplemental information regarding the PowerFlex 3.6.0.x release. |
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| 4.0 |
Deploy Dell EMC PowerFlex
Provides instructions for deploying PowerFlex on VxFlex Ready Node servers. |
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| 5.0 | Dell EMC PowerFlex Security Configuration Guide
Provides an overview of the security settings available in PowerFlex to ensure secure operation of the product. |
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| 6.0 | Configure and Customize Dell EMC PowerFlex
Contains post-deployment tasks for configuring and customizing PowerFlex for the required workflows. |
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| 6.1 | Dell EMC PowerFlex CLI Reference Guide
Provides the syntax and usage for the PowerFlex CLI (SCLI), which enables you to provision, maintain, and monitor PowerFlex from the command line. |
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| 6.2 | Dell EMC PowerFlex REST API Reference Guide
Contains the supported REST API commands used for PowerFlex. |
PowerFlex v3.5.x and earlier:
PowerFlex v3.6 and later: In the Dell Technologies Developer Portal select |
| 7.0 | Monitor Dell EMC PowerFlex
Explains how to monitor PowerFlex. |
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| 7.1 | Troubleshoot and Maintain Dell EMC PowerFlex
Describes PowerFlex troubleshooting events and suggests solutions and workarounds. |
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| 7.2 |
Dell EMC PowerFlex Log Collection Technical Notes.
Includes information on how to retrieve and view log files in PowerFlex and VxFlex Ready Node. |
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| 7.3 | Dell EMC ScaleIO Ready Node
Server Inspection Guide - 13G
Provides an overview of the inspection process for VxFlex Ready Node R630 and R730xd servers. |
Located at https://www.dell.com/support/. Search for , and then under Manuals and Documentation select ScaleIO Ready Node no AMS Documentation set (15 Feb 2018). |
| 8.0 | Upgrade Dell EMC PowerFlex
Provides instructions for upgrading PowerFlex to a later version. |
| Technical notes and additional information | Location |
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| Dell EMC PowerFlex User Roles and LDAP Usage Technical Notes | |
| Describes the PowerFlex user roles and LDAP features, and explains how to configure the PowerFlex components for LDAP. | |
| Dell EMC CloudLink for SDS Services | |
| Describes how to set up and deploy the software-based CloudLink drive encryption solution on PowerFlex SDS nodes. | |
| Dell EMC PowerFlex Gateway High Availability Technical Notes | |
| Explains how to configure the local drives and LAN on the existing PowerFlex nodes to create a virtual SAN. | |
| Dell EMC PowerFlex Stateless ESXi Mode Technical Notes | |
| Describes how to run PowerFlex in ESXi stateless mode in VMware vCenter. |
