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PowerStore provides block storage to host servers using a storage area network (SAN).
PowerStore supports 16/32 Gb FC, and 10/25 GbE iSCSI. NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe/FC) and NVMe over TCP (NVMe/TCP) are two additional transports offered with PowerStore. NVMe/FC and NVMe/TCP are unsupported by Microsoft.
Note: A good understanding of the Hyper-V workload is essential for sizing the storage fabric correctly. PowerStore will not perform optimally if the storage fabric is inadequate for the workload.
Consider the following best practice recommendations for Hyper-V:
Administrators may continue using their preferred transport to maximize the return on their hardware investment, or they may switch to a different transport. The choice of transport is often based on personal preference or familiarity.
For more information, refer to the Dell PowerStore Host Configuration Guide at Dell Technologies Support.