Dell Force10 S25N or S50N PS4100, PS6100, or PS6500 ESXi, Windows, or RHEL Owner's Manual
Summary
The Planning and Preparation Guide for Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series covers Dell Force10 S25N or S50N switch configuration with PS4100, PS6100, or PS6500 arrays for VMware ESXi, Windows, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux hosts. This April 2014 revision adds RHEL configuration information to the combined Force10 S25N/S50N documentation. The guide is part of Dell's Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Portal providing complete installation workflows. Network topology planning, VLAN configuration, iSCS
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Planning and Preparation Guide Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Series Switch: Dell Force10 S25N or S50N Array: PS4100, PS6100, or PS6500 Host: VMware ESXi, Windows or Red Hat Enterprise Linux April 2014
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 16 |
| File Size | 2.47 MB |
| Published | June 18, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware components does this guide support?
It supports Dell Force10 S25N or S50N switches with PS4100, PS6100, or PS6500 arrays, and hosts running VMware ESXi, Windows, or RHEL.
What physical cables are needed for initial setup?
You must have a null-modem DB9 serial cable (included with the array) and a switch serial console management cable (included with the switch).
How do I prepare my host operating system for configuration?
Hosts require the latest network adapter drivers and specific packages like SAN HeadQuarters, Multipathing Extension Module, or Host Integration Tools.
Is this document suitable if I am an inexperienced administrator?
It is intended for system or storage administrators with experience. If you are unsure about completing the installation, Dell support is available to assist.