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26 Configuring and Deploying the Dell PS Series Multi-Path I/O Device Specific Module with Microsoft Windows | TR1036
B Tips, troubleshooting and hotfixes
Dell recommends that all hardware and software be kept up-to-date with patches and latest firmware and
driver revisions. The latest version of the Dell Storage Compatibility Matrix can be found at:
http://en.community.dell.com/dell-groups/dtcmedia/m/mediagallery/20438558
For details on hotfixes and recommendations when using Windows Servers and MPIO with Dell PS Series
arrays, please consult the Dell PS Series Arrays iSCSI Initiator and Operating System Considerations at:
http://en.community.dell.com/dell-groups/dtcmedia/m/mediagallery/20371245
B.1 Managing connections in large environments
Large cluster environments tend to push the maximum allowable connections to the PS Series group when
using the PS Series MPIO modules. There are a number of ways to minimize and control connections
including scaling down the Max sessions per entire volume and Max sessions per volume slice. For additional
information and details see the PS Arrays: Scalability and Growth in Virtual Environments technical report at:
http://en.community.dell.com/dell-groups/dtcmedia/m/mediagallery/19992296