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3 Dell PowerConnect 8024 or 8024F | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
1 Introduction
This document is one part of a complete installation guide series from the Rapid EqualLogic
Configuration Portal. Please make sure that you have the complete set for your configuration before
proceeding.
Full link to document site:
http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/storage/w/wiki/3615.rapid-equallogic-configuration-portal-
by-sis.aspx
1.1 Document use
Keyboard keys are shown in brackets with the actual key bolded.
Example: [Enter]
Commands that are to be typed are bolded and shown after the appropriate prompt.
Example:
console>enable
1.2 Intended audience
This document series has been written for system or storage administrators with experience deploying
Windows
®
, VMware vSphere ESXi™, or RHEL
®
servers, storage systems, and Ethernet networking. If you
are unsure about completing the installation, Dell support is available and ready to assist you.
1.3 List of references
 TR1050 – Monitoring Your PS Series SAN with SAN HeadQuarters
https://support.equallogic.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=8749
Note: A login is required to access the EqualLogic support site.
 SAN HQ User Guide, available for download on www.equallogic.com
 Dell EqualLogic Configuration Guide , available for download at:
http://en.community.dell.com/dell-groups/dtcmedia/m/mediagallery/19852516/download.aspx
 Dell EqualLogic Compatibility Matrix , available for download at:
http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/storage/w/wiki/2661.equallogic-compatibility-matrix-
07262013.aspx