Configuring Data Center Bridging with PS Series SANs

Summary: The Dell PS Series Data Center Bridging (DCB) Configuration Best Practices

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Symptoms

DCB is an enhancement to the Ethernet local area network communication protocol for use in data center environments. In particular, it is used with clustering and storage area networks.

Cause

The Dell PS Series DCB Configuration Best Practices guide provides an overview of theDCB requirements for PS Series storage. It also assists with identifying and resolving basic DCB configuration issues in the PS Series SAN. 

Resolution

This information may be used to ensure that DCB is properly enabled across all devices in the SAN or to ensure that DCB is disabled if it is not required.

Affected Products

EqualLogic (PS Series)
Article Properties
Article Number: 000147097
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2025
Version:  4
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