Preface - Dell EqualLogic PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual

Preface

This manual describes how to install Dell™ EqualLogic® PS6210 storage array hardware, configure the
software, and start using the iSCSI SAN array.
With one or more PS Series storage arrays, you can create a PS Series group—a self-managing, iSCSI
storage area network (SAN) that is affordable and easy to use, regardless of scale.
Audience
The information in this guide is intended for the administrators responsible for installing array hardware.
Administrators are not required to have extensive network or storage system experience. However, it is
helpful to understand:
• Basic networking concepts
• Current network environment
• User disk storage requirements
• RAID configurations
• Disk storage management
Although this manual provides examples of using PS Series arrays in some common network
configurations, detailed information about setting up a network is beyond its scope.
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 (eqlsupport.dell.com).
Dell EqualLogic Storage Solutions
To learn more about Dell EqualLogic products and new releases, visit the Dell EqualLogic Tech Center
site: delltechcenter.com/page/EqualLogic. Here you can also see articles, demos, online discussions, and
more details about the benefits of our product family.
Contacting Dell
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by
country and product, and some services might not be available in your area.
To contact Dell EqualLogic Technical Support by phone, if you are located in the United States, call
800-945-3355. For a listing of International Dell EqualLogic support numbers, visit
dell.com/support/home. From this website, select your country from the drop-down list in the upper-left
corner of the screen. If you do not have access to an Internet connection, contact information is printed
on your invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
Use the following procedure to register for an EqualLogic customer support account, to log cases via the
web, and to obtain software updates, further documentation, and resources.
1. Visit eqlsupport.dell.com
product.
2. Select the required service. Click the
of services provided.
3. Choose your preferred method of contacting Dell support, such as email or telephone.
or the Dell support URL specified in information provided with the Dell
Contact Us
link, or select the Dell support service from the list
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