Dell PowerStore 3000X EMC PowerStore Network Configuration Guide for PowerSwit - Page 6

1 PowerStore models and network hardware overview This chapter includes the following information. Topics: • Using this guide • PowerStore deployment models • PowerStore appliance nodes • Top-of-Rack (ToR) switches • PowerStore logical topology Using this guide It is recommended to review the PowerStore Network Planning Guide with your network administrator prior to configuring your PowerStore networks. What is included in this guide This document begins with the PowerStore models and network hardware overview chapter followed by the following two parts. Table 1. Part descriptions Part Part 1: Deploying PowerStore T model Switches and Networks Chapters Description 6 - 9 Describes the steps to configure the switches and networks for PowerStore T model deployments. Part 2: Deploying PowerStore X model Switches and Networks 10 - 13 Describes the steps to configure the switches and networks for PowerStore X model deployments. Refer to PowerStore deployment models in the following section for descriptions of the different PowerStore deployment models. Hardware and cabling demonstrated in this guide While there are different deployment options, this guide describes the steps to deploy PowerStore with: ● A single cluster consisting of one appliance with a single base enclosure ● Two Top-of-Rack (ToR) switches ● One out-of-band (OOB) management switch for PowerStore T model deployments NOTE: PowerStore X model deployment is not supported with an OOB management switch. Supporting documentation In addition to performing the configuration steps in this document, you should also read through the following guides prior to configuring your switches and networks: ● PowerStore Network Planning Guide 6 PowerStore models and network hardware overview