Owner's Manual

Release Notes
Lasso
Lasso is a Java-based 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), Ethernet and FCoE switches (PowerConnect, Cisco, Brocade, and Force 10), Enclosures (Dell
M1000e Chassis, Dell VRTX Chassis) and Management and Monitoring software.
After the collection, Lasso parses the data into an XML file, which is packaged with the original collection
and encrypted. The encrypted file is uploaded to Dell Technical Support to use the hardware, software,
and firmware information for troubleshooting, checking compatibility and upgrading existing equipment.
Note: For the latest release notes, go to www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools and click Dell Lasso Version
4.5.
Version
Lasso 4.5
Release Date
January 2014
Previous Version
Lasso 4.4
Importance
RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The
update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and
compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
Platform(s) Affected
Not applicable.
What is Supported?
Supported Devices
The Lasso collects data from:
• Storage Arrays:
− Dell EMC CLARiiON Storage Processor Release 6 or later
− Dell EMC Celerra Storage devices (NAS)
− PowerVault MD Series arrays - MD3000, MD3000i, MD3200, MD3220, MD3200i, MD3220i MD3600i,
MD3600f, MD3620f, and MD3660f
− PowerVault FluidFS NAS
− EqualLogic PS series Release 4.3 or later
− EqualLogic FluidFS NAS
− Compellent FluidFS NAS