Rapid EqualLogic Configuration portal

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The Dell Rapid EqualLogic Configuration (REC) portal is a collection of documents intended to assist users in deploying Dell PS Series (EqualLogic) iSCSI SAN solutions. The following documents employ tested and proven, Dell best practices for PS Series SAN environments. Use the links in each appropriate section to obtain the latest host, switch, and array configuration guides that pertain to your system (latest revision dates shown in parentheses).
 
Full product documentation can be found at http://eqlsupport.dell.com.

Complete the configuration steps in the following order as numbered.

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Step 1: Preparation (select the link that matches your configuration)

• Cisco Nexus 6001 with PS4110, PS6110, PS6210 or PS6510 and ESXi, Windows, RHEL, or FS7610 (January 2015)
• Dell Networking N4000 Series or PowerConnect 8100 Series with PS4110, PS6110, PS6210, or PS6510 and ESXi, Windows, RHEL, or FS7610 (February 2016)
• Dell Networking S4048-ON with PS4110, PS6110, PS6210, or PS6510 and vSphere, Windows, RHEL, or FS7610 (September 2015)
• PowerConnect 8024 or 8024F with PS4110, PS6110, PS6010 or 6510 and ESXi, Windows, or RHEL (May 2014)

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Step 2: Switch configuration (select one)

• Arista 7050SX (January 2017)
• Arista 7280SR (January 2017)
• Cisco 3750X (December 2016)
• Cisco 3850 (January 2017)
• Cisco Nexus 6001 (January 2015)
• Dell Networking S4048-ON (August 2015)
• Dell Networking N3000 Series (March 2014)
• Force10 S55 (September 2013)
• Force10 S60 (September 2013)
• PowerConnect 7024/7048 (February 2014)
• PowerConnect 8024 or 8024F (October 2013)

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Step 3: Array configuration

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Step 4: Host configuration (select one)

• Windows 2012 & Hyper-V (June 2014)
• ESXi 5.5 - 6.5  (September 2017)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 or 7 (August 2016)

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Step 5: Monitoring and validating

• Installing SAN HQ and Dell Lasso (March 2013)

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IMPORTANT: Contact Dell support (EqualLogic support site) when:

• Deployment is complete to finalize your remote deployment and configuration checklist, or
• If there are any questions about your PS Series iSCSI SAN configuration.

Additional Dell storage documentation: 

• Switch Configuration Guides for PS Series SANs
• More Dell storage publications

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