Dell PS Series User Manual

Installation and Setup Installing a PS4000 Array
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Installing a PS4000 Array
Figure 2-2 shows the front view of a PS4000 array, which is a 3U array with 16
drive slots, two power supply and cooling modules, and two control modules of
the same type; either two Type 8 or two Type 9 control modules.
Figure 2-3 shows the rear view, with two Type 8 control modules.
Figure 2-2: PS4000 Array - Front View (without Bezel)
Figure 2-3: PS4000 Array - Rear View
Before You Begin
You must meet these prerequisites before installing a PS4000 array:
• Make sure the array and installation location meet the environmental
requirements. See Environmental Requirements on page 2-5.
• Gather all the required hardware. See Shipping Box Contents and Required
Hardware on page 2-6.
• Rack mount the array. See Rack Mount Requirements on page 2-7.

Dell PS Series Specifications

General

Category	Storage
Type	SAN (Storage Area Network)
RAID Support	RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
Connectivity	iSCSI
Management	Dell Storage Manager
Data Protection	Snapshots, replication
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V
Capacity	Varies by model (e.g., 4TB to 1PB)
Product Type	Enterprise Storage Array