Dell EqualLogic PS-M4110 - Preface

Preface
Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays optimize resources by automating capacity, performance, and network load
balancing. Additionally, PS Series arrays offer all-inclusive array management software and firmware updates.
Dell EqualLogic FS Series appliances, combined with PS Series arrays, offer a high performance, high
availability, scalable NAS solution.
Audience
The information in this guide is intended for hardware administrators. Administrators are not required to have
extensive network or storage system experience, however, it may be helpful to understand:
• Basic networking concepts
• Current network environment
• User disk storage requirements
• RAID configurations
• Disk storage management
Note: This manual provides examples of using PS Series arrays in some common network configurations.
However, detailed information about setting up a network is beyond the scope of this manual. For related
networking information, visit support.dell.com. You can also contact your support provider as described in this
section in Preface on page vi.
Related Documentation
For detailed information about FS Series appliances, PS Series arrays, groups, volumes, array software, and host
software, log in to the Documentation page at the customer support site.
Dell Online Services
You can learn about Dell products and services with this procedure:
1. Visit http://www.dell.com or the URL specified in any Dell product information.
2. Use the locale menu or click on the link that specifies your country or region.
Dell EqualLogic Storage Solutions
To learn more about Dell EqualLogic products and new releases, visit the Dell EqualLogic Tech Center site:
http://delltechcenter.com/page/EqualLogic. Here you can also see articles, demos, online discussions, and more
details about the benefits of our product family.
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