Dell Networking N4000 Series or PowerConnect 8100 Series with PS4110, PS6110, PS6210, or PS6510 and ESXi, Windows, RHEL, or FS7610 Owner's Manual
Summary
This planning and preparation guide is part of the Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series, designed for deploying Dell EqualLogic storage with Dell Networking N4000 Series or PowerConnect 8100 Series switches. It covers array models PS4110, 6110, and 6510, and supports hosts running VMware ESXi, Windows, FS7610 NAS, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The manual provides guidance on switch configuration, array setup, and host integration for rapid storage deployment.
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Planning and Preparation Guide Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Series Switch: Dell Networking N4000 Series or Power Connect 8100 Series Array: PS4110, 6110, or 6510 Host: VMware ESXi, Windows, FS7610 NAS, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux February 2016
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Planning and Preparation Guide Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Series Switch: Dell Networking N4000 Series or Power Connect 8100 Series Array: PS4110, 6110, or 6510 Host: VMware ESXi, Windows, FS7610 ...
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Revisions Date Status Nov. 2012 Initial release April 2013 Combined all Power Connect 8132 and 8132F Introductions into one document December 2013 Added FS7610 NAS and PS6210 February 2014 Added N4000...
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1 Introduction This document is one part of a complete installation guide series from the Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Portal. Please make sure that you have the complete set for your configuration...
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2 Prerequisites 2.1 Serial cable A null-modem DB9 serial cable (included with the array) A switch serial console management cable (included with the switch) 2.2 Software Note: A login is required ...
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2.3 Configuration settings 2.3.1 VMware host operating system This document assumes that you have already installed VMware ESXi and have applied the latest critical patches available through VMware Up...
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2.4 Configuration information Your i SCSI SAN configuration requires several static IP addresses. Complete this form and have it available for reference during the configuration. Table 1 IP addresses ...
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3 Connectivity Diagrams Use the appropriate diagram and following point-to-point table when cabling the SAN. Note: Add servers and arrays to the configurations as needed using the same connection patt...
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Figure 2 Dell Networking N4000 or Power Connect 8100 series with Equal Logic PS7610 and PS4110 or PS6110 (tables on page 13) 8 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Power Connect 8100 Series | Planning and...
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Figure 3 Dell Networking N4000 series or 8100 series and Equal Logic PS6210 (tables on page 14) 9 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Power Connect 8100 Series | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid Eq...
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Figure 4 Dell Networking N4000 or Power Connect 8100 series with Equal Logic PS7610 and PS6210 (tables on page 15) 10 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Power Connect 8100 Series | Planning and Preparat...
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Figure 5 Dell Networking N4000 or Power Connect 8100 series and Equal Logic PS6510 (tables on page Note: The Power Connect 8132 and 8164 switches only provide 10GBASE-T ports and are not compatible wi...
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Figure 6 Dell Networking N4000 or Power Connect 8100 series with Equal Logic PS7610 and PS6510 (tables on page 16) Note: The Power Connect 8132 and 8164 switches only provide 10GBASE-T ports and are n...
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3.1 Point to point connection tables Table 2 Dell Networking N4000 series or Power Connect 8132(F) with Equal Logic PS4110 or PS6110 Switch 1 Port To Switch 2 Port To 1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, po...
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Table 5 Dell Networking 8164 or 8164F with Equal Logic FS7610 NAS and the PS4110 or PS6110 Switch 1 Port To Switch 2 Port To FS7610 1 Controller 1, port 1 1 Controller 1, port 2 NAS 2 Controller 2, po...
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Table 8 Dell Networking N4000 series or Power Connect 8132(F) with Equal Logic 7610 NAS and PS6210 Switch 1 Port To Switch 2 Port To FS7610 1 Controller 1, port 1 1 Controller 1, port 3 NAS 2 Controll...
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Table 11 Dell Networking N4000 series or Power Connect 8164F with Equal Logic PS6510 Switch 1 Port To Switch 2 Port To 1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2 Array 1 47 Controller 0, port 0 47 Controll...
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17 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Power Connect 8100 Series | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Series
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 17 |
| File Size | 1.95 MB |
| Published | June 20, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What switches are compatible with the EqualLogic PS6510?
Dell Networking N4000 Series or PowerConnect 8100 Series.
What software is required for VMware ESXi hosts?
Latest EqualLogic Multipathing Extension Module and SAN HeadQuarters.
What is required to connect the array to the switch?
A null-modem DB9 serial cable is included with the array.
Which EqualLogic arrays are supported?
PS4110, 6110, 6510, and PS6210.