Release Notes

FluidFS Version 5.0 Compatibility Requirements

Make sure that the following requirements are met prior to using FluidFS version 5.0.

Table 1. FluidFS Version 5.0 Compatibility Requirements

Component Requirement

Supported update paths from

previous versions of FluidFS

For the supported update paths to FluidFS version 5.0, see the Dell

Fluid File System Version 5.0 Support Matrix available from dell.com/

support.

Storage Center OS Up to eight Storage Centers running version 6.5.x or later.

NOTE: Storage Center OS version 6.6.1 or later is required to

support 4 PB across two or more Storage Centers.

Dell Storage Manager Dell Storage Manager 2015 R3.1 or later

NOTE: Dell recommends updating to the latest supported Dell

Storage Manager version before updating the FluidFS software.

Supported platforms FS8600

Related Publications

The publications listed in the following sections comprise the core Dell FluidFS documentation set. These

publications are sorted by target audience.

Documents for Dell Customers

• Dell FluidFS Version 5.0 Administrator’s Guide – Provides information about using the Dell Storage

Manager software to manage FS appliances, and provides information about FS appliance monitoring

and troubleshooting.

• Dell FluidFS Version 5.0 CLI Reference Guide – Provides information about the FS command-line

interface.

• Dell FluidFS Version 5.0 Firmware Update Guide – Provides information about updating the FluidFS

software from version 4.0 to 5.0 and from v5.0 service packs.

• Dell Storage Manager Installation Guide – Provides information about installing and configuring the

Dell Storage Manager Data Collector and Dell Storage Manager Client.

• Dell Storage Manager Administrator’s Guide – Describes how to use the Dell Storage Manager

software to manage Storage Center and FS8600 appliances.

• Dell Storage Manager Release Notes – Provides information about Dell Storage Manager releases,

including new features and enhancements, open issues, and resolved issues.

Documents for Dell Installers and Certified Business Partners

• Dell FluidFS Version 5.0 FS8600 Appliance Pre-Deployment Requirements – Provides a checklist that

assists in preparing to deploy an FS8600 appliance before a Dell installer or certified business partner

arrives onsite to perform an FS8600 appliance installation.

• Dell FluidFS Version 5.0 FS8600 Appliance Deployment Guide – Provides information about

deploying an FS8600 appliance, including cabling the appliance to one or more Storage Centers and

the network, and deploying the appliance using the Dell Storage Manager software.

Dell FluidFS Version 5.0 Release Notes