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PowerFlex deployment is a multi-step process that includes the configuration of hardware and software components. The steps in a PowerFlex deployment workflow for ESXi-based systems are summarized in this section. Use the PowerFlex manager to deploy and configure PowerFlex components on ESXi servers.
The main steps in the PowerFlex deployment workflow are:
For detailed instructions regarding the deployment process, see Deploy Dell EMC PowerFlex v3.5.x.