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4 SCG1001 PowerConnect 8100 Series Configuration Guide

1 Introduction

This document illustrates how to configure Dell™ PowerConnect™ 8100 Series 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).

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 specifications

Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series

Switch vendor Dell PowerConnect

Switch model PowerConnect 8100 Series – PowerConnect 8132,

PowerConnect 8164, PowerConnect 8132f, PowerConnect

8164f

Switch firmware 5.0.0.4 and later

The latest firmware updates and documentation can be found at: support.dell.com.

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