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Question posted by knpkanago on February 21st, 2013

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Answer #1: Posted by prateekk007 on February 21st, 2013 5:03 AM

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Hi knpkanago

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Answer #2: Posted by DellsamL on February 21st, 2013 10:48 AM

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Hello knpkanago,

Here are some links to the deployment guide fir our best practice setup for your MD3600f. ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_ser_stor_net/esuprt_powervault/powervault-md3600f_Deployment%20Guide_en-us.pdf

Here is also a link to the support matrix as I am not sure what OS you are connecting the MD to. ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/Common/powervault-md3220_Reference%20Guide2_en-us.pdf

Please let us know if you have any other questions.

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