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April 4th, 2014 by StorageReview Enterprise LabDell EqualLogic PS6210XS ReviewIn December, Dell launched their new series of EqualLogic SANs, the PS6210 family. The updates are significant and highlighted by both performance and usability enhancements. On the performance side, Dell promises up to three times random read performance improvement compared to predecessor PS6110XS arrays.
This is due in large part to the larger capacity SSDs and code enhancements to better handle the flash. Dell also introduced EqualLogic Array Software 7.0, EqualLogic SAN Headquarters 3.0, and new support for the Fluid File System (FluidFS) v3 on EqualLogic FS7610/7600 NAS appliances.At the time of the announcement, Dell provided StorageReview with a pre-production version of its EqualLogic PS6210XS hybrid array which we showed to hit more than three times during some benchmarks in.
With a production version now available at the StorageReview Enterprise Test Lab, we will return to the PS6210XS to complete a full benchmark protocol of the array.We have found EqualLogic to be a compelling choice for many enterprise storage scenarios because of its ease of administration and tight integration with VMware, including VAAI, VASA and SRM. Dell also provides some of the best Linux host integration tools available alongside comprehensive integration support for Microsoft hosts. EqualLogic PS series iSCSI arrays such as the PX6210XS can also be combined with NAS appliances from the FS series in order to design a unified storage solution that, as part of the EqualLogic family, will continue to be supported by Dell through multiple hardware generationsThe EqualLogic PS6210 uses a baseline hardware configuration of dual storage controllers with 16GB non-volatile caches, two 10Gb/1Gb/100Mb ports, and two 10GbE SFP+ ports for fiber or copper. The PS6210 is a direct update to the EqualLogic PS6110, with upgraded controllers and processing power, larger drives, and software updates.
We will benchmark the XS (hybrid) edition of the PS6210, which uses a combination of 7 SSDs and 17 10K SAS HDDs with a raw capacity of up to 26TB per array.
Client came by asking me to configure this array for him, but the thing is, I cant identify the model, and the client has no manuals, and obviously no idea about which ip/login/password is configured.Never used this model before, and had no luck after a whole morning of google around:/I suspect a ps100, but on dells support website theres quite a bunch of options on ps100,150,etc.So, tought about tapping the colective:DAny pointers to documentation, or a how-to on resetting to factory and basic setup would be greatly appreciated.Regards!Fernando. That is an older (very old), PS100E SATA array (from 2008). Unfortunately this model was discontinued (EOL) on April 18th 2013 and it is no longer supported by Dell.Since this is EOL it might be best to not use this array for production data, since spare parts are no longer available, and there is no phone and/or on-site technical support.Additionally firmware updates are not available for the array due to EOL, so you would be running older FW that is not in tune with newer Host OS's and you would not have access to EqualLogic host side software (i.e., HIT, SANHQ, VMware integration, etc.). There is a configuration portal with plenty of documentation for configuration of the array, host OS's and switches (not just any old switch can be used, it must be capable of supporting high IO rates for iSCSI).The configuration portal:Configuration Guide (Good read to get an overall sense of how to setup the array):-Joe. That is an older (very old), PS100E SATA array (from 2008).
Unfortunately this model was discontinued (EOL) on April 18th 2013 and it is no longer supported by Dell.Since this is EOL it might be best to not use this array for production data, since spare parts are no longer available, and there is no phone and/or on-site technical support.Additionally firmware updates are not available for the array due to EOL, so you would be running older FW that is not in tune with newer Host OS's and you would not have access to EqualLogic host side software (i.e., HIT, SANHQ, VMware integration, etc.). There is a configuration portal with plenty of documentation for configuration of the array, host OS's and switches (not just any old switch can be used, it must be capable of supporting high IO rates for iSCSI).The configuration portal:Configuration Guide (Good read to get an overall sense of how to setup the array):-Joe.