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Updating the Dell DX Object
Storage Platform Software
Updates for the Dell DX Object Storage Platform software are periodically
made available to correct problems, improve performance, introduce new
capabilities, and support additional hardware. It is recommended that you
download the updates to ensure that the cluster runs optimally. See the Dell
DX Object Storage Platform Interoperability Guide at
support.dell.com/manuals to determine the minimum software versions
supported.
DX Cluster Services Node updates may include:
• System BIOS
• System firmware
• System device drivers
• Operating system
• DX Cluster Services Node software
•DX Storage Node software
DX Storage Nodes updates may include:
• System BIOS
• System firmware
NOTE: DX Storage Node operating system and associated drivers are part of the
storage node software image hosted on the DX Cluster Services Node. To update
the storage node software across the cluster, see "Updating the DX Storage Node
Software" on page 34.
DX Cluster File Server (CFS) updates may include:
• System BIOS
• System firmware
• System device drivers
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