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...countries. AVG® a registered trademark of the Hewlett Packard Company. All rights reserved. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server®, .Net®, and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its own. 2012 - 03 in other countries...hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of your computer. UNIX® is a registered trademark of VMWare Inc. EMC®, Celerra®, and CLARiiON® are registered trademarks or trademarks of QLogic Corporation. and/or one or more of Dell Inc. Linux® is subject to change...
...countries. AVG® a registered trademark of the Hewlett Packard Company. All rights reserved. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server®, .Net®, and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its own. 2012 - 03 in other countries...hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of your computer. UNIX® is a registered trademark of VMWare Inc. EMC®, Celerra®, and CLARiiON® are registered trademarks or trademarks of QLogic Corporation. and/or one or more of Dell Inc. Linux® is subject to change...
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Contents 1 Introduction 5 Key Features 5 What's New in This Release 6 Supported Storage Devices and Operating Systems 8 2 Installing and Uninstalling Lasso 9 Installing Lasso 9 Upgrading Lasso 10 Modifying Lasso Installation 11 Repairing Lasso Installation 11 Uninstalling Lasso 11 Using GUI 11 Using CLI 12 3 Using Lasso 13 Prerequisites For Data Collection 13 Running Lasso 14 Starting New Configuration 14 Use Existing Configuration 16 Contents 3
Contents 1 Introduction 5 Key Features 5 What's New in This Release 6 Supported Storage Devices and Operating Systems 8 2 Installing and Uninstalling Lasso 9 Installing Lasso 9 Upgrading Lasso 10 Modifying Lasso Installation 11 Repairing Lasso Installation 11 Uninstalling Lasso 11 Using GUI 11 Using CLI 12 3 Using Lasso 13 Prerequisites For Data Collection 13 Running Lasso 14 Starting New Configuration 14 Use Existing Configuration 16 Contents 3
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Loading Configuration File 16 Upload Existing Collection 17 Single Device Collection 17 Importing Customer Configuration File 17 Log Files 17 Generated File Formats 18 Viewing Reports 18 4 Contents
Loading Configuration File 16 Upload Existing Collection 17 Single Device Collection 17 Importing Customer Configuration File 17 Log Files 17 Generated File Formats 18 Viewing Reports 18 4 Contents
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... the SAN to troubleshoot problems in Lasso and the command line options, see Online Help. Key Features • Re-validate option on the local system. For information about the fields and options available in storage devices. • Determine hardware, software, and firmware versions to remove Customer Identification Information (CII) from XML format of using Lasso: • Evaluate the data collected from servers, disk arrays (EqualLogic, PowerVault...
... the SAN to troubleshoot problems in Lasso and the command line options, see Online Help. Key Features • Re-validate option on the local system. For information about the fields and options available in storage devices. • Determine hardware, software, and firmware versions to remove Customer Identification Information (CII) from XML format of using Lasso: • Evaluate the data collected from servers, disk arrays (EqualLogic, PowerVault...
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... the models of EqualLogic Arrays upon v5.1 Firmware upgrade. • Lasso displays information related to provide the Delta Service Request number and Project Manager ID and include this in the XML and HTML reports. • Parser support for Linux Hosts in the vSphere iSCSI VMFS section. • Collection and parsing of Host Integration Tool Kit data for the following devices: - EqualLogic PS6110 - Dell Force10...
... the models of EqualLogic Arrays upon v5.1 Firmware upgrade. • Lasso displays information related to provide the Delta Service Request number and Project Manager ID and include this in the XML and HTML reports. • Parser support for Linux Hosts in the vSphere iSCSI VMFS section. • Collection and parsing of Host Integration Tool Kit data for the following devices: - EqualLogic PS6110 - Dell Force10...
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... attached to Compellent. • Support to collect Emulex FC information from Windows, Linux, and VMware hosts attached to Compellent. • Support to collect and parse SAS HBA information from EqualLogic Storage array and Windows Hosts attached to collect and parse the following attributes in Host Bus Adapter (HBA) mode under the control of Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) software. • Support to collect NAS Appliance...
... attached to Compellent. • Support to collect Emulex FC information from Windows, Linux, and VMware hosts attached to Compellent. • Support to collect and parse SAS HBA information from EqualLogic Storage array and Windows Hosts attached to collect and parse the following attributes in Host Bus Adapter (HBA) mode under the control of Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) software. • Support to collect NAS Appliance...
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Click Software Serviceability Tools Lasso. 8 Introduction • 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 support.dell.com/ manuals. 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 collect DCB information from PowerConnect B-Series Switch.
Click Software Serviceability Tools Lasso. 8 Introduction • 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 support.dell.com/ manuals. 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 collect DCB information from PowerConnect B-Series Switch.
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... 64-bit) operating system is displayed. 2 Click Next. To install Lasso: 1 Double click the .msi file. The Destination Folder window is displayed. 5 Click Next to accept the default directory path or click Browse to the Dell Lasso Installation Wizard is any of the following : - Windows 7 - The Welcome to specify another location, and click Next. The Security Level window is not supported. Windows Server 2003 - The Dell Software...
... 64-bit) operating system is displayed. 2 Click Next. To install Lasso: 1 Double click the .msi file. The Destination Folder window is displayed. 5 Click Next to accept the default directory path or click Browse to the Dell Lasso Installation Wizard is any of the following : - Windows 7 - The Welcome to specify another location, and click Next. The Security Level window is not supported. Windows Server 2003 - The Dell Software...
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... password is displayed. 9 Click Finish to continue with the installation. Save Environment and Username only - Saves all SAN configuration details and the user name. Select this option to Install the Application window is complete. 7 Click Next. The Ready to run Lasso does not allow saving any security related details. - Upgrading Lasso To upgrade Lasso, uninstall the existing version and install the required version. 10 Installing...
... password is displayed. 9 Click Finish to continue with the installation. Save Environment and Username only - Saves all SAN configuration details and the user name. Select this option to Install the Application window is complete. 7 Click Next. The Ready to run Lasso does not allow saving any security related details. - Upgrading Lasso To upgrade Lasso, uninstall the existing version and install the required version. 10 Installing...
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... displayed. 4 Click Finish to Repair the Application window is displayed. 3 Click Next. The Application Maintenance window is displayed. 2 Select Modify and click Next. Uninstalling Lasso Lasso can be uninstalled using the GUI, use one of the following options: • Start Menu • Windows Add or Remove Programs Wizard Installing and Uninstalling Lasso 11 Modifying Lasso Installation After installing Lasso, you can also reinstall the corrupt files, registry keys...
... displayed. 4 Click Finish to Repair the Application window is displayed. 3 Click Next. The Application Maintenance window is displayed. 2 Select Modify and click Next. Uninstalling Lasso Lasso can be uninstalled using the GUI, use one of the following options: • Start Menu • Windows Add or Remove Programs Wizard Installing and Uninstalling Lasso 11 Modifying Lasso Installation After installing Lasso, you can also reinstall the corrupt files, registry keys...
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From Windows Add or Remove Programs Wizard To uninstall DSET from the Application Maintenance Window: 1 Double-click the installed .msi file. The Lasso Uninstall window is displayed. 2 Select the Remove option and click Next. prompt, click Yes to uninstall Dell Lasso? Using CLI To uninstall Lasso using the CLI, run the following uninstallation command from the Start Menu: 1 Click Start Programs Dell Lasso Uninstall. The...
From Windows Add or Remove Programs Wizard To uninstall DSET from the Application Maintenance Window: 1 Double-click the installed .msi file. The Lasso Uninstall window is displayed. 2 Select the Remove option and click Next. prompt, click Yes to uninstall Dell Lasso? Using CLI To uninstall Lasso using the CLI, run the following uninstallation command from the Start Menu: 1 Click Start Programs Dell Lasso Uninstall. The...
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... Data Collection Before using Lasso to collect data, make sure the following pre-requisites are met: • IP connectivity is available for the required devices. • For PowerVault MDSeries devices, MD Storage Manager software is installed on the remote Windows, Linux, and VMware host to Dell Technical Support site. You can be uploaded to successfully collect Emulex FC HBA collection. • For EqualLogic devices, install Lasso on one of version...
... Data Collection Before using Lasso to collect data, make sure the following pre-requisites are met: • IP connectivity is available for the required devices. • For PowerVault MDSeries devices, MD Storage Manager software is installed on the remote Windows, Linux, and VMware host to Dell Technical Support site. You can be uploaded to successfully collect Emulex FC HBA collection. • For EqualLogic devices, install Lasso on one of version...
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... following modes. • GUI - The Welcome to create a new configuration and generate a report. The Your Company Contacts window is displayed. 3 Enter the required information and click Continue. The device-specific Your Hardware Environment windows are displayed. 14 Using Lasso Start a new configuration - Single device collection - Importing customer configuration file and collect for multiple devices Starting New Configuration Use this option to Lasso window is displayed. 5 Select the devices (one or multiple devices depending...
... following modes. • GUI - The Welcome to create a new configuration and generate a report. The Your Company Contacts window is displayed. 3 Enter the required information and click Continue. The device-specific Your Hardware Environment windows are displayed. 14 Using Lasso Start a new configuration - Single device collection - Importing customer configuration file and collect for multiple devices Starting New Configuration Use this option to Lasso window is displayed. 5 Select the devices (one or multiple devices depending...
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... Formats. • To immediately upload the collection package to Dell Technical Support site. - NOTE: For details about the collected files, see the SAN configuration, select View Your SAN Configuration and click Finish. Using Lasso 15 The Device Collection window is displayed. 10 You can also access the Help file from the Start menu. For information about the options, click the Help icon on...
... Formats. • To immediately upload the collection package to Dell Technical Support site. - NOTE: For details about the collected files, see the SAN configuration, select View Your SAN Configuration and click Finish. Using Lasso 15 The Device Collection window is displayed. 10 You can also access the Help file from the Start menu. For information about the options, click the Help icon on...
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... Lasso window is displayed. 2 Select Use an existing configuration and click Continue. A dialog box displays indicating that background validation is in the Lasso installation directory. The Your Company Information window is displayed. Specify the file and click Continue. The Your Company Information window is displayed. 3 Edit the existing information or add new information. Use Existing Configuration Before using this option if the configuration file is located...
... Lasso window is displayed. 2 Select Use an existing configuration and click Continue. A dialog box displays indicating that background validation is in the Lasso installation directory. The Your Company Information window is displayed. Specify the file and click Continue. The Your Company Information window is displayed. 3 Edit the existing information or add new information. Use Existing Configuration Before using this option if the configuration file is located...
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... are validated. • Collect log - When files are generated when using Lasso: • Validate log - Using Lasso 17 Single Device Collection For more information, see Lasso Online Help. When data is displayed. 2 Select Upload an existing collection and click Browse. Upload Existing Collection To upload an existing configuration: 1 Click StartProgramsDellLasso and...
... are validated. • Collect log - When files are generated when using Lasso: • Validate log - Using Lasso 17 Single Device Collection For more information, see Lasso Online Help. When data is displayed. 2 Select Upload an existing collection and click Browse. Upload Existing Collection To upload an existing configuration: 1 Click StartProgramsDellLasso and...
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... internet browser. • Open the files that are saved at the default location c:\Users\\Dell\Lasso\results\ or in the location that contains the logs. • XML and HTML files - Lasso generates two types of the following: • After Lasso collects the information, on the Confirmation page select View Your SAN Configuration option and click Finish. To access the XML and...
... internet browser. • Open the files that are saved at the default location c:\Users\\Dell\Lasso\results\ or in the location that contains the logs. • XML and HTML files - Lasso generates two types of the following: • After Lasso collects the information, on the Confirmation page select View Your SAN Configuration option and click Finish. To access the XML and...