Dell™ PowerVault™ 745N USB Key Preparation Utility

Description

The USB Key Preparation Utility shipped with all versions of PV745N Resource CD, up to 3.4.9.2, can only be used to prepare 64 MB or 128 MB USB memory keys.

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This upgraded USB Key Preparation Utility can be= used to prepare 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB USB Keys to reinstall PV745N system. It is recommended for use on Dell USB keys only, if available.

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NOTE: Non= -Dell USB memory keys may also work, but is not guaranteed.

Impo= rtant Information

The USB Key Preparation Utility <= /span>will format the USB key to 55MB regardless of the size of the USB key and the remaining space on the USB key will not be available until a utility, as mentioned below, is used to reformat the USB Key .

To restore the original size of the Dell USB keys, use SMART LF G2 128/256/512MB Memory Key Utility (can be searched= by R103372= at http://support.= dell.com). To restore the original size of non-Dell USB key, third-party partition manager utilities (e.g.= fdisk) can be used.

Installation Procedure

1. Download the utility to your system.2. Go to the folder containing the PV745N_USB_Key_Reinstallation_utility.zip which     =
    you just downloaded. 
3. Extract All by right-clicking the folder.<=
/pre>4. Open the extracted folder and double- click on Setup1.msi to install the utility.  
5. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
6. For further instructions on using the USB key preparation utili=
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The old version of the utility should be uninstalled before instal=
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Information in this document is subject to ch= ange without notice.

Reproduction in any manner without the written permission of Dell™ Inc. is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: "Dell™," and "PowerVault&#= 8482;," are trademarks of Dell™ Inc.; "Microsoft," and "Windows" are registered trademarks and "Windows Storage Server" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used = in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names = or their products. Dell™ I= nc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than= its own.

April 2006