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Introduction
This document illustrates how to configure Dell™ Networking 4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100
switches for use with EqualLogic™ PS Series storage using Dell best practices. The recommended
configuration uses link aggregation groups (LAGs) for inter-switch connections. Optional steps are
provided in Section 3 to enable Data Center Bridging (DCB).
If you are following the Rapid EqualLogic Configuration steps at
http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/storage/w/wiki/3615.rapid-equallogic-configuration-portal-
by-sis.aspx, use Sections 1 and 2 in this Switch Configuration Guide.
For more information on EqualLogic SAN design recommendations, see the EqualLogic Configuration
Guide at:
http://en.community.dell.com/dell-
groups/dtcmedia/m/mediagallery/19852516/download.aspx.
1.1
Audience
This switch configuration guide describes an optimal configuration following Dell best practices for an
EqualLogic iSCSI SAN and is intended for storage or network administrators and deployment personnel.
1.2
Switch details
The table below provides an overview of the switch configuration.
Table 1
Switch vendor
Switch model
Switch firmware
The latest firmware updates and documentation can be found at: support.dell.com.
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Dell Networking N4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series Configuration Guide
Switch specifications
Dell Networking N4000 Series or Dell PowerConnect 8100
Dell
Dell Networking N4032, N4032F, N4064, N4064F
Dell PowerConnect 8132, 8132F, 8164, 8164F
6.0.1.3 and later