Administrator Guide

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Preface
Dell Fluid Cache for SAN is a server-side caching accelerator software. Fluid Cache makes high-speed
PCI Express (PCIe) SSDs a shared, distributed cache resource. Fluid Cache is deployed on clusters of Dell
PowerEdge systems connected using RoCE-enabled Ethernet adapters and operates within a SAN
environment employing a Dell Compellent backing store.
This guide provides information on how to install, configure and manage a Fluid Cache for SAN 2.1.0 for
VMware ESXi based environments.
Audience
This guide is intended for Dell Enterprise Deployment team (EDT), Customers, Channel Partners
responsible for the deployment, configuration and administration of Fluid Cache for SAN 2.1.0
environments.
The assumption in this guide is that you have sufficient understanding on PowerEdge servers, networking
configuration, management of Dell Storage or Compellent, and good understanding of tiered storage
with Dell Storage.
Related Documentation
For PowerEdge server documentation, go to Dell.com/support/manuals and enter your Service Tag.
For cache device documentation, go to Dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals and click Dell Power Edge
Express Flash PCIeSSD.
For Fluid Cache documentation, go to ell.com/CacheSolutions.
The following table lists documents you may want to refer to while installing and managing Fluid Cache.
Component Document Content
Fluid Cache Release Notes Describes new features, known issues, and
upgrade steps for Enterprise Manager.
Compatibility Matrix Lists the compatibility matrix of different
components included in the Dell Fluid Cache
for SAN infrastructure.
Server PowerEdge Owner’s Manual Describes how to install, remove, configure,
and troubleshoot server components.
Rack Placement Describes how to rack the server.
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