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Before you begin installing PowerFlex Manager, gather the information that is required to deploy the PowerFlex Manager virtual appliance and ensure that:
Note: You can configure PowerFlex Manager as the DHCP server or PXE server in the Initial Setup wizard when you first log in to the PowerFlex Manager UI. If you specified that you want to use an external server in the LCS, it is already configured.