Dell EMC PowerFlex Rack Using PowerFlex Manager

Introduction

This guide introduces PowerFlex Manager and PowerFlex rack. It describes key tasks that are performed through PowerFlex Manager to manage your PowerFlex rack.

The guide assumes that Dell Technologies Services installed and configured PowerFlex Manager.

The target audience for this document is PowerFlex rack customers.

Dell EMC PowerFlex rack was previously known as Dell EMC VxFlex integrated rack. Similarly, Dell EMC PowerFlex Manager was previously known as Dell EMC VxFlex Manager, and Dell EMC PowerFlex was previously known as Dell EMC VxFlex OS. References in the documentation will be updated over time.

PowerFlex rack architecture is based on Dell EMC PowerEdge R650, R750, R6525, R640, R740xd, and R840 servers.

Dell EMC Networking S5200 series switches are now known as Dell EMC PowerSwitch S5200-ON series switches. Dell EMC Networking S4100 series switches are now known as Dell EMC PowerSwitch S4100-ON series switches. References in the documentation will be updated over time.

See the Glossary for terms, definitions, and acronyms.

You can also see the following locations for more information:

• PowerFlex Manager online help for additional documentation about using PowerFlex Manager. To access the PowerFlex Manager online help, click the ? icon in the upper right of any screen in the UI.
• Dell EMC PowerFlex Rack Administration Guide to administer your PowerFlex rack.
• Support to search the knowledge base for FAQs, Tech Alerts, and Tutorials.