Dell Lasso Version 4.
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Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 What’s New in This Release? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supported Storage Devices and Operating Systems . . . . . . . . 2 Installing and Uninstalling Lasso Installing Lasso 8 . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Upgrading Lasso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Modifying Lasso Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Upload Existing Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Single Device Collection Importing Customer Configuration File . Log Files . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Generated File Formats Viewing Reports 4 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction Lasso is a Windows-based client and server utility that automates the collection of logs and configuration from servers, disk arrays (EqualLogic, PowerVault MD-Series, and EMC), Fibre Channel switches (Brocade, McData, and Cisco), tape libraries, Ethernet, and FCoE Switches. After Lasso collects the data, it parses the data into XML and HTML formats that is packaged along with the collected data and encrypted. The collected data is saved as a .zip file on the local system.
• EqualLogic arrays PS6500, PS6510, PS6000, PS5500, PS4110, PS6110, PS6010, PS6100, PS4100, and PS4000. • Raw data collection support for Force 10 switches. • Raw data collection and parsing for the PowerConnect ethernet switches in simple mode. • User name and password credentials in Lasso are optional when PowerConnect ethernet switch is configured. • Correct parsing of PowerConnect ethernet switches upon v4.1 Firmware upgrade.
– XenServer – PowerVault NX3500 • Resolving Lasso Error 904 for the EqualLogic Array. • Parser support for MaxRequestHoldtime for all the Windows hosts in EqualLogic and MDSeries SAN. • Support to capture and parse Broadcom NIC information when running in Host Bus Adapter (HBA) mode under the control of Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) software. • Support to collect NAS Appliance information from the EqualLogic Group. • Support for firmware version 5.2 on Dell EqualLogic Arrays.
• Support to collect Converged Network Adapter (CNA) card information under the control of Broadcom Command Line Utility (BCU) in Windows Hosts attached to EqualLogic, MD Series, and Compellent. • Support to collect DCB information from PowerConnect B-Series Switch. Supported Storage Devices and Operating Systems For information on the storage devices and operating systems (Windows and UNIX), see the Readme available with the installer or go to support.dell.com/ manuals.
2 Installing and Uninstalling Lasso This section provides information to install, modify, repair, and uninstall Lasso. Installing Lasso Before installing Lasso, make sure that the following prerequisites are met: • Use an Administrator account or have Administrator privileges. • Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system is any of the following: – Windows XP – Windows Vista – Windows 7 – Windows Server 2003 – Windows Server 2008 NOTE: Windows Server Core is not supported.
– Save Environment, Username, and Password — Saves all SAN configuration details, user name, and password. It is recommended to use this option to run Lasso multiple times and avoid re-entering configuration and security details. – Save Environment and Username only — Saves all SAN configuration details and the user name. The password is not saved. – Save Environment only — Saves all SAN configuration details. The user name and password is not saved.
Modifying Lasso Installation After installing Lasso, you can modify the components that are installed. To modify the components: 1 Double-click on the .msi file. The Application Maintenance window is displayed. 2 Select Modify and click Next. The Ready to Modify the Application window is displayed. 3 Click Next. The Updating System screen is displayed. 4 Click Finish to exit Lasso. Repairing Lasso Installation You can also reinstall the corrupt files, registry keys, and shortcuts to the Lasso application.
From Start Menu To uninstall Lasso from the Start Menu: 1 Click Start Programs Dell Lasso Uninstall. The Are you sure you want to uninstall this product prompt is displayed. 2 Click Yes to uninstall Lasso. From Windows Add or Remove Programs Wizard To uninstall DSET from the Windows Add or Remove Programs wizard on Windows operating systems: 1 Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs. NOTE: This option differs based on the operating system. 2 Select Dell Lasso (4.1) and click Remove.
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3 Using Lasso Lasso compiles information for all the devices in the Storage Area Network (SAN). It also includes company and site contact information. You can save this information as a configuration file (.xml format) for later use. Lasso collects data for the selected devices and generates a report that can be uploaded to Dell Technical Support site. This section provides information to use Lasso to collect data about various storage devices in your Storage Area Network (SAN).
Running Lasso You can run Lasso in the following modes. • • GUI – Start a new configuration – Use an existing configuration – Load the configuration file – Upload an existing collection CLI – Single device collection – Importing customer configuration file and collect for multiple devices Starting New Configuration Use this option to create a new configuration and generate a report. To collect data using GUI: 1 Click StartProgramsDellLasso and click Lasso.
6 For each device, enter the required information. Click Continue until you complete providing information for each selected device. NOTE: For details about the options, click the Help icon on the window. You can also access the Help file from the Start menu. To do this, go to Start ProgramsDellLasso and click the Help icon. The Device Collection window is displayed. 7 Make sure that the displayed devices are the selected devices for which data must be collected and click Start Collection.
Use Existing Configuration Before using this option, make sure that a configuration is saved in the Lasso installation directory. To use an existing configuration: 1 Click StartProgramsDellLasso and click Lasso. The Welcome to Lasso window is displayed. 2 Select Use an existing configuration and click Continue. A drop-down box with the available configurations is displayed. A dialog box displays indicating that background validation is in-progress. The Your Company Information window is displayed.
Upload Existing Collection To upload an existing configuration: 1 Click StartProgramsDellLasso and click Lasso. The Welcome to Lasso window is displayed. 2 Select Upload an existing collection and click Browse. Specify the file and click Continue. A message displays indicating that uploading to Dell is in-progress. 3 After the confirmation message is displayed, click Finish to close the tool. Single Device Collection For more information, see Lasso Online Help.
Generated File Formats Lasso generates raw data files, TXT, XML, and HTML files: • Raw Data Files — Lasso generates two types of raw data files: • Raw data file with a .zip extension. • Encrypted raw data file with a .gpg extension. • TXT files — Lasso generates .txt file that contains the logs. • XML and HTML files — Lasso parses the data collected into XML and HTML files. The XML files are: • An XML output file with an .xml extension. • An encrypted XML output file with a .gpg extension.
