Overview, Setting up the environment, Selecting the topology – Dell PowerVault NX3600 User Manual

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Overview

Setting Up The Environment

To set up the environment:

Choose the topology and cable your solution.

Complete the NAS system setup worksheet.
See Appendix.

Prepare your management station.

NOTE: Your solution requires a properly grounded electrical outlet, a compatible rack, and a rack installation kit.
For information on installing the solution in the rack, see

Setting Up Your PowerVault Network Attached Storage

Solution

that shipped with your product.

Selecting The Topology

Selecting the topology involves choosing the MD topology and the switch topology.

MD Topology

Your PowerVault MD32x0i array is equipped with eight iSCSI ports across two controllers. You can configure the
MD32x0i array for your solution to serve both NAS and Block.