Compatibility Matrix

Table 3. Maximum NAS Pool Size

Feature Maximum Size

Per Storage Center 3 PB (depends on Storage Center model)

NAS pool capacity 4 PB

FluidFS global namespace 20 PB

NOTE: The total capacity of the NAS pool is 4 PB. The global namespace can reach 20 PB with five

FluidFS clusters using redirection folders.

Supported Hardware Upgrades

Note the information in the following sections about hardware upgrades.

1GbE FC to 10GbE FC Controller Upgrade

FS8600 1GbE FC configurations can be upgraded to 10GbE FC by replacing the network interface cards

(NICs). Contact Dell Technical Support for details about this upgrade.

24-GB and 48-GB Appliances

The 48-GB FS8600 appliance supports 48-GB controllers only. The 24-GB FS8600 appliance supports

24-GB and 48-GB controllers; however, 48-GB controllers in a 24-GB appliance are limited to 24 GB.

Appliance Replacement

A 24-GB FS8600 appliance can be replaced with a 24-GB or 48-GB appliance.

A 48-GBFS8600 appliance can be replaced with a 48-GB appliance only.

All appliances in the system must be equal in terms of client connectivity type (1GbE or 10GbE), storage

connectivity type (FC or iSCSI), and port count.

System Expansion (Add Appliance)

An FS8600 FluidFS system can be expanded with either a 24-GB or 48-GB appliance.

All appliances in the system must be equal in terms of client connectivity type (1GbE or 10GbE), storage

connectivity type (FC or iSCSI), and port count.

FluidFS Models and Platforms