Dell EqualLogic PS Series Sales Demo Tool
Release Notes
Part Number: 110-6023-R3 BETA
ii Dell EqualLogic PS Series Sales Demo BETA: Release Notes
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Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1
License Disclaimer...........................................................................................................................1
Windows Configuration Requirements ............................................................................................1
Minimum Configuration (supports 1 member group) ....................................................................... 1
Recommended Configuration (for best performance) ....................................................................... 1
Recommended Configuration (for 2 member group) ........................................................................ 1
Restrictions and Limitations ............................................................................................................2
Expiration Date .................................................................................................................................. 2
Limited Consecutive Days of Run Time ........................................................................................... 2
Performance Limitations ................................................................................................................... 2
Installing the PS Series Array Sales Demo Tool .............................................................................3
Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Running the PS Series Array Sales Demo Tool...............................................................................5
Updating the PS Series Array Sales Demo Tool .............................................................................8
Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Uninstalling the PS Series Array Sales Demo Tool ........................................................................9
Usage Notes and Best Practice Guidelines ......................................................................................9
When to Use the Demo Tool ............................................................................................................. 9
Designing Complex Demos ............................................................................................................... 9
Entering and Exiting the VMware Player Console ........................................................................... 9
Shutting Down the Sales Demo Tool ................................................................................................ 9
Unexpected Problems with the Demo Tool ....................................................................................... 9
Powering Down the Demo Tool ........................................................................................................ 9
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .............................................................................................11
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Introduction
The Dell EqualLogic PS Series Sales Demo Tool is For Demonstration Purposes ONLY. This
tool allows demonstrations of PS Series array functionality on a laptop or PC. It uses virtual
machine technology. Please note that since the demo tool is for Demonstration Purposes
ONLY, it has no High Availability features. Any disk failures, power failures, or virtual host
system restarts that are not preceded by a shutdown of the PS demo array (using the CLI or
GUI) could require that you reset or reconfigure the demo array.
License Disclaimer
This software is covered by the Dell EqualLogic End User License agreement (which can be found in the
installation directory for the kit) with the following restrictions:
This software is for demonstration and development use only.
This software may not be used in production environments.
This software may only be used by Dell internal personnel and authorized partners.
Windows Configuration Requirements
The PS Series Sales Demo Tool requires the following configuration settings.
Minimum Configuration (supports 1 member group)
2GB memory
20GB available disk space
Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 operating system
Recommended Configuration (for best performance)
4GB or more of memory
1
20GB available disk space
7200 rpm speed on hard drive or 2nd eSATA hard drive
Recommended Configuration (for 2 member group)
4GB or more of memory
2
40GB available disk space
7200 rpm speed on hard drive or second eSATA hard drive
1
Requires a 64-bit client O/S
2
Requires a 64- bit client O/S