Preparing The Host Server; Supported Operating Systems; Additional Nics For Iscsi - Dell PowerVault MD3200i Guide De Mise En Route

• The SMI-S Programmer's Guide provides information about using
the SMI-S provider and SMI-S programming.
• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation
and tools for configuring and managing your system, including those
pertaining to the operating system, system management software,
system updates, and system components that you purchased
with your system.
NOTE:
updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.

Preparing the Host Server

Supported Operating Systems

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• Microsoft
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• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
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• VMware
NOTE:
For the latest information on all supported operating system versions,
see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.

Additional NICs for iSCSI

When installing additional NICs, it is recommended that:
• You use dedicated redundant storage networks for iSCSI traffic.
If a dedicated network is not feasible, isolate the iSCSI traffic from
general network traffic using virtual local area networks (VLAN).
• You use additional NICs dedicated for iSCSI traffic.
• The NICs must be added in pairs for redundancy (up to four NICs).
NOTE:
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Getting Started With Your System
Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the
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Windows Server
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A single NIC is also supported.