Technical information

7 EqualLogic Configuration Guide | Version 15.2 | August 2014
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 Dell EqualLogic 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 statement of support
The scope of products available for Ethernet networking is too broad to allow Dell to certify every device
for use within an EqualLogic infrastructure. The goal is not to restrict which infrastructure components
you can integrate with the EqualLogic SAN, but to provide a clear statement of how Dell supports devices
that have not been tested or sold by Dell.
1.2 General statement
In general, Dell allows any infrastructure component to be used within a Dell EqualLogic SAN solution,
assuming it meets the minimum standards as described in the EqualLogic Configuration Guide required to
be used within a Dell EqualLogic 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 support agreement or Dell 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 EqualLogic products are
explained in the Dell support statement which can be found at the link in 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 EqualLogic 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).