Technical information

June 2012 Dell EqualLogic Configuration Guide v13.2 5
Table 4 Array Controller Types – all models prior to PS4100/PS6100
Controller
Type
Faceplate
Network
Interfaces
Storage
Type
Notes
Type 1
3 x 1GbaseT
3 x 1Gb SFP (combo)
SATA
•
Original Controller
Design
• PS50 – PS2400
• 1GB Cache
Type 2
3 x 1GbaseT
3 x 1Gb SFP (combo)
SATA
• PS50 – PS2400
• 1GB Cache
Type 3 SAS
Type 3 SATA
3 x 1GbaseT
SAS
SATA
•
PS3000 – PS5000
• 1GB Cache
• Cannot mix Type 3
SAS with Type 3 SATA
Type 4 3 x 1GbaseT SAS
•
PS3000 – PS5000
• 1GB Cache
• Cannot mix Type 3
SAS with Type 4
controller
Type 5 3 x 1GbaseT SATA
•
PS3000 – PS5000
• 1GB Cache
• Cannot mix Type 3
SAS with Type 5
controller
Type 6 3 x 1GbaseT SATA
• PS5500 only
• 2GB Cache
Type 7 4 x 1GbaseT
SAS
SATA
SSD
•
PS6000 – PS6500
• 2GB Cache
• Cannot mix SAS and
SATA drives in same
array
Type 8
2 x1GbaseT
1 x 10/100Mb mgt
SAS
SATA
•
PS4000 only
• 2GB Cache
• Cannot mix SAS and
SATA drives in same
array
Type 9
2 x 1GbaseT
1 x 10/100Mb mgt
SAS
SATA
•
2
nd
generation
PS4000
• 2GB Cache
• Cannot mix SAS and
SATA drives in same
array
Type 10
2 x 10GB SFP+
1 x 10/100Mb mgt
SAS
SATA
SSD
• 10Gb Ethernet
• PS6010 – PS6510
• 2GB Cache
2.3.2 Controller Redundancy in all models prior to PS4100/PS6100
Each array can be configured with either a single controller, or dual redundant controllers. The single
controller configuration will provide the same level of I/O performance as a dual controller
configuration. The dual controller configuration provides for redundancy. Redundant controllers will