Marc's thoughts on Dell Storage Solutions

Compellent Copilot Optimize

Marc Malotke — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:06:45 +0000

An annual package of proactive services designed to improve system utilization and performance around your Compellent Storage Environment.

http://www.compellent.com/~/media/www/Files/OnePagers/OP_Copilot_Optimize.ashx?la=en

Compellent Storage Center Technical Specifications

Marc Malotke — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:03:34 +0000

Storage Center Hardware Specs for the Series 40 Controllers, Drives and more….

http://www.compellent.com/~/media/www/Files/Datasheets/DS_SC_TechSpecs.ashx?la=en

EqualLogic Downloadable Online Help Files

Marc Malotke — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:53:23 +0000

Have you ever used Group Manager on a Server that doesn’t have internet connectivity which means you cannot access the context sensitive Group Admin Guide.

You can download the complete Online Help Files and setup Group Manager to use these local files if you do not have access to the internet and it is fully “searchable”.

https://support.equallogic.com/support/download_file.aspx?id=1128

NOTE: This requires a username and password on the EqualLogic Support Site

EqualLogic Master Glossary

Marc Malotke — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:48:36 +0000

Would you like to know all of the complete EqualLogic vocabulary?

https://support.equallogic.com/support/download_file.aspx?id=1126

NOTE: This requires a username and password on the EqualLogic Support Site

EqualLogic PS4XX0 and PS6XX0 Configuration Limits

Marc Malotke — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:41:57 +0000

VDI with EqualLogic Virtual Desktop Deployment Tool and Hybrid Arrays

Marc Malotke — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:48:50 +0000

Desktop virtualization is an important strategy for organizations seeking to reduce the cost and complexity of managing an expanding variety of client desktops, laptops, and mobile handheld devices.

The EqualLogic hybrid arrays – EqualLogic PS6100XS and PS6110XS – are well suited for supporting VDI deployments, because they are specifically designed for VDI type workloads where a relatively small portion of the storage system can become very hot (very high read I/O rates)…..

More here….
http://goo.gl/rhKwU

Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Portal

Marc Malotke — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:42:19 +0000

The Dell Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series of documents is intended to assist users in deploying EqualLogic iSCSI SAN solutions. The following documents employ tested and proven, Dell best practices for EqualLogic SAN environments. Use the links in each appropriate section to obtain the latest host, switch, and array configuration guides that pertain to your system.

http://goo.gl/MXYTC

EqualLogic Snapshots and Clones: Best Practices and Sizing Guidelines

Marc Malotke — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:08:34 +0000

This white paper is intended for storage administrators who are involved in the planning, implementation, configuration, and administration of EqualLogic iSCSI storage area networks and the use of snapshots and clones for the purpose of data recovery and availability.

http://goo.gl/H5V3e

EqualLogic HIT for Linux 1.1.0

Marc Malotke — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:05:34 +0000

Host Integration Tools version 1.1 supports the following new features:
- Auto-Snapshot Manager/Linux Edition (ASM/LE) for Linux file systems
- Expanded Linux distribution support including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS and SUSE Enterprise Linux Server (SLES)
- Enhanced Host Performance and Configuration Tuning Suite (EQLTUNE)
- Enhanced installation procedure

https://support.equallogic.com/support/download.aspx?id=6442454237

EqualLogic User Group: Weds May 23 in Troy MI

Marc Malotke — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:20:57 +0000

Agenda:
- SAN HeadQuarters Top 10
- EqualLogic FS7500 Demo and Customer Feedback
- Discussion on 10GB and Vertical Port Failover
- The EqualLogic PS4100 will make a special appearance

Time:
4p to 6p

Location:
Altair Engineering
1820 East Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48083

https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=41143&&reference=Dell