Dell EqualLogic PS6100 series Configuration Manual page 2

Abstract
This configuration guide provides technical guidance for designing and implementing Dell EqualLogic
PS Series storage solutions in iSCSI SAN environments. The goal of this guide is to provide a single
reference for product technical information and recommended SAN and NAS design methods:
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Details on the capacity and capabilities of different EqualLogic PS Series family and FS Series
family of NAS Appliances
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An overview of the peer storage feature set provided by the EqualLogic storage controllers and
the NAS feature set provided by the FS Series NAS Service
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iSCSI SAN design guidelines for optimizing redundancy, availability and performance of
EqualLogic storage arrays.
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Host configuration guidelines and recommendations for Ethernet switch configuration
This document should be used strictly as a guide in planning an EqualLogic SAN solution. It should not
be considered a statement of support for any specific configuration. Actual viability of any
configuration will depend on the capabilities of the individual components (switches, network
interface controllers, initiators, etc.) that make up the SAN infrastructure.
This configuration guide is intended for storage administrators, SAN designers, storage consultants, or
anyone who is considering purchasing or has purchased EqualLogic PS Series Arrays for use in a
production storage area network.
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