Dell Fluid Cache for DAS Quick Start Manual

Dell Fluid Cache For DAS
Quick Start Guide

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Contents

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2

1 Getting Started With Dell Fluid Cache For DAS.....................................................................5

Hardware Prerequisites For Installing Fluid Cache For DAS....................................................................................5

Software And Firmware Prerequisites For Installing Fluid Cache............................................................................5

Licensing Information...............................................................................................................................................6

Downloading Fluid Cache For DAS...........................................................................................................................6

Installing Fluid Cache For DAS ................................................................................................................................7

Uninstalling Fluid Cache For DAS.............................................................................................................................8

Related Documentation............................................................................................................................................9

Contacting Dell.........................................................................................................................................................9

Documentation Feedback.........................................................................................................................................9