Release Notes

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Release Notes— Fluid Cache for SAN for VMware Systems
Purpose of this Release
Fluid Cache for SAN for VMWare 2.1.0 is a maintenance release with the following focus:
 Improve diagnostic capability when there are cluster issues
 Improve cluster shutdown robustness
 Fix stability issues and improve cluster operation
 Support rolling upgrades from 2.0.10
Note: Installation and Upgrade instructions for 2.1.0 are in the Dell Fluid Cache for SAN Version
2.1.0 Admin and Deployment Guide for VMware ESXi Systems available at
dell.com/CacheSolutions.
Fixed Issues in this Release
Improve diagnostic capability
 Reduced log lines
 Eliminate fldccollect filtering
 Reduce max log file size
 Consistent log format
 Stuck SCSI2 logging
 Enable SSH by Default
 RoCE network verification
 Past anomaly detection
Cluster management usability
 CFM Shutdown Intelligence – do not kill all
 Rolling Upgrades automation & validation
 Ctl-Alt-Delete: Prevent accidental cluster shutdown
 Marking blocks truly clean – quicker recovery time
 Protect data when not following process in VSA configuration
 Improve handling of CFM crash during uncaching