Dell EMC VxFlex Series - Java; Hardware and Operating Systems; Vxflex os Packages; Supported Internet Browsers

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Ensure that you have either a VGA tool kit to allow console connection from a
laptop computer to a server, or a computer screen and keyboard connection to the
rack.
Java
These Java versions are required:
Use Required version
VxFlex OS GUI Java 1.8 latest update
BMC (iDRAC) management client (Java
console)
Java 1.7 latest update
In your internet browser, ensure that pop-ups are enabled for Java console features.
Hardware and operating systems
Ensure that all hardware is assembled as described in the VxFlex Ready Node Hardware
Installation Guide .
Unless otherwise specified in this guide, install the operating system in the server's
BOSS device and configure IP addresses.
For converged deployments on ESXi servers, add the nodes to vCenter.
VxFlex OS packages
Download the VxFlex OS complete software ZIP file and extract the folders for your
operating system.
The files can be downloaded from the Support site. Refer to the EMC Simple Support
Matrix (ESSM) for supported versions.
Note
You are also required to download and extract the VxFlex OS GUI for Windows
Software Download.
Supported Internet browsers
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Google Chrome
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Firefox 30 or higher
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Internet Explorer 8 or higher
Disk prerequisites
If an H730p/H740p controller card is installed on the server, install the PERCCLI disk
utility.
iDRAC Service Module
If an NVMe device is installed on the server, install the iDRAC Service Module (iSM).
For instructions, see Installing the iDRAC Service Module on an ESXi server on page
64.
Introduction
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