Performance & Functionality

Using Tiered Storage in a PS Series Storage Area Network (SAN)

Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series products support deployment in a tiered storage area network (SAN) architecture. This Technical Report will outline the basics of tiered storage and how a SAN built from multiple PS Series arrays can be used to implement a tiered storage architecture. In addition, planning and design considerations, preparing for deployment, and typical steps involved in an actual deployment are discussed.