Compatibility Matrix

FluidFS Models and Platforms
The tables in this section list the platforms, features, and configurations supported by the Storage Center systems.
The following table lists the supported platforms and configurations:
Table 2. Supported Platforms and Configurations
Feature FS8600 FC FS8600 iSCSI
Client interface and speed 1 GbE 10 GbE 10 GbE
Memory per controller (GB) 24 24 or 48 24 or 48
Client ports – per appliance 8 4 4
SAN storage interface and speed 8 Gb 10 GbE
SAN ports – per appliance 8 4
Ethernet network port type RJ45 SFP+—Intel modules only
Storage Center version 6.5.30 or later
Dell Storage Manager version 2016 R3.1 or later
Storage Center models SCv2080, SCv3000, SCv3020, SC40, SC4020, SC5020, SC7020,
SC8000, and SC9000
Maximum NAS appliances—per system 4 appliances—8 controllers
Maximum Storage Center systems in a NAS pool 8
Maximum NAS pool size 4 PB
NOTE: Dell recommends running the latest supported Storage Center Operating System version for each connected
Storage Center. See the Storage Center documentation for the latest version information.
The following table lists the maximum sizes that are supported in the NAS pool and the global namespace:
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 actual limits per Storage Center system depend on the Storage Center models, configurations, and firmware
versions.
● The total capacity of the NAS pool is 4 PB. The global namespace can reach 20 PB with five FluidFS clusters using
redirection folders.
Topics:
• Supported Hardware Upgrades
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