EqualLogic PS Series Architecture:
Load Balancers
Abstract
The Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series architecture is a virtualized, self-tuning system that uses intelligent load balancers to maintain system performance at optimum levels. This technical report describes those load balancers and how they work.
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August 2011
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Current Customers Please Note: You may not be running the latest versions of the tools and software. If you are under valid warranty or support agreements for your PS Series array, you are entitled to obtain the latest updates and new releases as they become available.
To learn more about any of these products, contact your local sales representative or visit the Dell
EqualLogic site at http://www.EqualLogic.com. To set up a Dell EqualLogic support account to download the latest available PS Series firmware and software kits visit: https://www.EqualLogic.com/secure/login.aspx Preface
Thank you for your interest in Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series storage products. We hope you will find the PS
Series products intuitive and simple to configure and manage.
PS Series arrays optimize resources by automating volume and network load balancing. Additionally, PS
Series arrays offer all-inclusive array management software, host software, and firmware updates. The following value-add features and products integrate with PS Series arrays and are available at no additional cost: PS Series Array Software
Firmware – Installed on each array, this software allows you to manage your storage environment and
provides