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ECS EXSeries
Version 3.4
Hardware Guide
08
February 2020

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EX-Series Hardware Overview
Introduction to EX-Series Hardware
Describes the hardware components making up the ECS appliance Generation 3 (Gen3) hardware models.
EX-Series Rack and Node Host Name Conventions
Lists the default rack and node host names for an ECS Appliance, assigned in installation order.
Dell EMC S5148F Switches for EX-Series
Dell EMC S5148F Switch Description
Details the Dell EMC S5148F switch used for front-end and back-end pairs in EX-Series appliances.
EX-Series Front-End Switch Connections
Explains the optional HA pair of front-end 25 GbE S5148F switches and customer options.
EX-Series Back-End Switch Connections
Describes the two 25 GbE S5148F back-end switches (BE1 and BE2) and their VLT cables.
EX500 Platform Hardware
EX500 Hardware Components
Details EX500 hardware components, including racks, switches, and nodes.
EX500 Configurations, Upgrades, and Server Specs
Covers EX500 configurations, upgrade paths, server features, disk drives, and physical dimensions.
EX500 Cabling and Network Connectivity
Explains EX500 power cabling, iDRAC cabling, and network connections between appliances.
EX300 Platform Hardware
EX300 Hardware Components
Details EX300 hardware components, including racks, switches, and nodes.
EX300 Configurations, Upgrades, and Server Specs
Covers EX300 configurations, upgrade paths, server features, disk drives, and physical dimensions.
EX300 Cabling, iDRAC, and Network Connectivity
Explains EX300 power cabling, iDRAC cabling, and network connections between appliances.
EX3000 Platform Hardware
EX3000 Hardware Components
Details EX3000 hardware components, including racks, switches, and nodes.
EX3000 Configurations, Upgrades, and Server Specs
Covers EX3000 configurations, upgrade paths, server features, disk drives, and physical dimensions.
EX3000 Cabling, iDRAC, and Network Connectivity
Covers EX3000 power cabling, iDRAC cabling, and network connections between appliances.
Third-Party Rack Requirements for EX Series
EX Series Third-Party Rack Installation Guidelines
Details requirements for installing EX500, EX300, and EX3000 appliances in customer-provided racks.

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