Compellent

Dell Compellent zNAS Appliance

Version 3.0x Best Practices

Dell Compellent zNAS Appliance Version 3.0x Best Practices

Document Revision

Date 4/01/11 7/13/11 Revision A B Initial Release Removed special instructions for active directory as the bug that necessitated these steps has been fixed. Added section on dual protocol shares. Also made editorial changes. Description

Where to Get Help

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Dell Compellent zNAS Appliance Version 3.0x Best Practices

Contents

Document Revision ..................................................................................................... ii Where to Get Help ..................................................................................................... ii Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3 Intended Audience ..................................................................................................... 3 Connecting the zNAS Appliance to a Storage Center ................................................................ 4 Networking ................................................................................................................. 5 Network Considerations ............................................................................................... 5...