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management traffic. The PS6110 Series 10GbE arrays can use Data Center Bridging (DCB) to improve
Ethernet quality of service and greatly reduce dropped packets for an end-to-end iSCSI over DCB
solution, from host adapters to iSCSI target.
The key features of the EqualLogic PS6110 series arrays are:
 Dedicated 10GbE ports that enable you to use SFP+ or 10GBASE-T cabling options
 Simplified network storage management with a dedicated management port
 2.5" drives in 2U or 3.5" drives in 4U form factors
 SAS, NL-SAS and solid state drive and hybrid options available
 Supports DCB and DCBX technologies for use in a converged LAN & iSCSI SAN network
 Efficient data protection and simplified management and operation of the EqualLogic SAN
through tight integration with Microsoft®, VMware® and Linux® host operating platforms
 Includes a full-featured array monitoring and analysis tool to help strengthen your ability to
analyze and optimize storage performance and resource allocation
For more information on EqualLogic storage, see Dell.com/equallogic.
3.9 PowerEdge R620 Management Server
The Dell PowerEdge R620 uses Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processors and Intel chipset architecture in a
1U rack mount form factor. These servers support up to ten 2.5‖ drives and provide the option for an
LCD located in the front of the server for system health monitoring, alerting, and basic management
configuration. An AC power meter and ambient temperature thermometer are built into the server,
both of which can be monitored on this display without any software tools. The server features two
CPU sockets and 24 memory DIMM slots.
For more information, see the PowerEdge R620 guides at Dell.com/PowerEdge.
3.10 Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter
Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter is included in the solution. This enables customers to:
 Get deep-level detail from Dell servers for inventory, monitoring, and alerting — all from
within vCenter
 Apply BIOS and Firmware updates to Dell servers from within vCenter
 Automatically perform Dell-recommended vCenter actions based on Dell hardware alerts
 Access Dell hardware warranty information online
 Rapidly deploy new bare metal hosts using Profile features
For more information, see the web page for Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter.