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Dell PowerConnect 8024 or 8024F with PS4110, PS6110, PS6010 or 6510 and ESXi, Windows or RHEL Owner's Manual

Summary

Planning and preparation guide for rapid deployment of Dell EqualLogic PS-series storage arrays (PS4110, PS6110, PS6010, PS6510) with PowerConnect 8024 or 8024F switches. Covers pre-installation requirements, network topology design, VLAN and link aggregation configuration, and host connectivity setup for Windows, VMware ESXi, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. Part of a multi-document installation guide series from the Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Portal. Intended for storage administrators and IT architects planning EqualLogic SAN deployments.

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Planning and Preparation Guide Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Series Switch: Power Connect 8024 or 8024F Array: PS4110, PS6110, PS6010 or PS6510 Host: Windows, VMware ESXi or Red Hat Enterprise Linux May 2014

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Page 1 Planning and Preparation Guide Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Series Switch: Power Connect 8024 or 8024F Array: PS4110, PS6110, PS6010 or PS6510 Host: Windows, VMware ESXi or Red Hat Enterprise Linux...
Page 2 Revisions Date Description May 2012 initial release August 2012 Added 8024 configuration diagrams April 2013 Combined all Power Connect 8024 & 8024F Introductions into one document May 2014 Added ...
Page 3 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...
Page 4 2 Prerequisites 2.1 Equipment 2.1.1.1 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 2.2.1 VM...
Page 5 2.3 Configuration settings 2.3.1 VMware host operating system This document assumes that you have already installed VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 1 or later and have applied the latest critical patches avail...
Page 6 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 ...
Page 7 3 Connectivity Diagrams Use the appropriate diagram and point-to-point table when cabling the SAN. Figure 1 Power Connect 8024 or 8024F and Equal Logic PS4110 or PS6110 configuration 7 Dell Power Conn...
Page 8 Figure 2 Power Connect 8024F and Equal Logic PS6010 or PS6510 configuration 8 Dell Power Connect 8024 or 8024F | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Series
Page 9 3.1 Point-to-point tables Note: Add servers and arrays to the configurations as needed using the same connection patterns. Table 2 Power Connect 8024 or 8024F point-to-point connections with the PS411...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What software do I need for Windows deployment setup?

You require the latest network adapter device driver update (from support.dell.com), the latest Host Integration Tools (HIT) kit package, and the latest SAN HeadQuarters installation package.

Which operating systems are supported for this hardware series?

The document series supports system administrators deploying Windows, VMware vSphere ESXi™, or RHEL servers and storage systems.

Are there specific cabling patterns for different array models?

Yes, the guide provides specific point-to-point tables (Table 2 and Table 3) detailing connections for PS4110/PS6110 versus PS6010/PS6510.

What general preparatory step is needed before starting configuration?

You must ensure you have the complete set of documents from the Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Portal before proceeding with installation.