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After ascertaining the theoretical maximum performance that can be achieved from the storage solution by running the StorageBench and NetBench benchmarks, the next step is to run the IOzone benchmarks for performance characterization of the I/O between the clients and the storage arrays. The performance studies of the solution use InfiniBand HDR data networks. Performance testing objectives were to quantify the capabilities of the solution, identify performance peaks, and determine the most appropriate methods for scaling.
Dell Technologies generally tries to maintain a standard and consistent testing environment and methodology. In some areas, we purposely optimized server or storage configurations and took measures to limit caching effects.