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6 Dell PS Series Configuration Guide
1 Purpose
The goal of this guide is to provide a single reference for technical information, links to other product and
technical information, and recommended PS Series SAN design methodologies.
This document is for informational purposes only and is offered as is.
This document is not intended to be used as:
• A document for statement of support for any specific configuration
• Approval for specific configurations or reference architectures
1.1 Dell EMC statement of support
The scope of products available for Ethernet networking is too broad to allow Dell EMC to certify every device
for use within a PS Series infrastructure. The goal is not to restrict which infrastructure components you can
integrate with the PS Series SAN, but to provide a clear statement of how Dell EMC supports devices that
have not been tested or sold by Dell EMC.
1.2 General statement
In general, Dell EMC allows any infrastructure component to be used within a PS Series SAN solution,
assuming it meets the minimum standards as described in this document required to be used within a
PS Series SAN infrastructure. Support resolves customer issues with the SAN solution until it has been
determined that the infrastructure component is identified as causing the issue. If the identified component is
not included in a Dell EMC support agreement or Dell EMC does not have a predefined support relationship
(Cooperative Support Agreement), you may be required to directly contact that component provider for further
support. Policies and procedures for support of PS Series products are explained in the Dell EMC support
statement found at the link in the “Policies and limitations” section below.
1.3 Audience
This configuration guide is intended for storage administrators, SAN/NAS system designers, storage
consultants, or anyone who is considering purchasing or has purchased PS Series storage or FS Series array
appliances for use in a production SAN. It is assumed that all readers have experience in designing and/or
administering a shared storage solution. Also, there are some assumptions made in terms of familiarity with
all current Ethernet standards as defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) as well
as all TCP/IP and iSCSI standards as defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).