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June 2012 Dell EqualLogic Configuration Guide v13.2 5

Table 4 Array Controller Types – all models prior to PS4100/PS6100

Controller

Type

Faceplate

Network

Interfaces

Storage

Type

Notes

Type 1

3 x 1GbaseT

3 x 1Gb SFP (combo)

SATA

•

Original Controller

Design

• PS50 – PS2400

• 1GB Cache

Type 2

3 x 1GbaseT

3 x 1Gb SFP (combo)

SATA

• PS50 – PS2400

• 1GB Cache

Type 3 SAS

Type 3 SATA

3 x 1GbaseT

SAS

SATA

•

PS3000 – PS5000

• 1GB Cache

• Cannot mix Type 3

SAS with Type 3 SATA

Type 4

3 x 1GbaseT SAS

•

PS3000 – PS5000

• 1GB Cache

• Cannot mix Type 3

SAS with Type 4

controller

Type 5

3 x 1GbaseT SATA

•

PS3000 – PS5000

• 1GB Cache

• Cannot mix Type 3

SAS with Type 5

controller

Type 6

3 x 1GbaseT SATA

• PS5500 only

• 2GB Cache

Type 7

4 x 1GbaseT

SAS

SATA

SSD

•

PS6000 – PS6500

• 2GB Cache

• Cannot mix SAS and

SATA drives in same

array

Type 8

2 x1GbaseT

1 x 10/100Mb mgt

SAS

SATA

•

PS4000 only

• 2GB Cache

• Cannot mix SAS and

SATA drives in same

array

Type 9

2 x 1GbaseT

1 x 10/100Mb mgt

SAS

SATA

•

generation

PS4000

• 2GB Cache

• Cannot mix SAS and

SATA drives in same

array

Type 10

2 x 10GB SFP+

1 x 10/100Mb mgt

SAS

SATA

SSD

• 10Gb Ethernet

• PS6010 – PS6510

• 2GB Cache

2.3.2 Controller Redundancy in all models prior to PS4100/PS6100

Each array can be configured with either a single controller, or dual redundant controllers. The single

controller configuration will provide the same level of I/O performance as a dual controller

configuration. The dual controller configuration provides for redundancy. Redundant controllers will

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