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This Ready Stack uses Dell EMC’s latest enterprise-level rack servers, LAN switches, SAN switches, and all-flash storage arrays. It also includes platform management software that we carefully selected and tested.
The following table lists the recommended platforms and components.
Table 1. Recommended platforms and components
Component |
Details |
Server platform |
PowerEdge R440 PowerEdge R640 PowerEdge R740/R740xd |
LAN connectivity |
Ethernet traffic:
|
SAN connectivity |
Connectrix DS6500 (6505B or 6510B) 16 Gbps FC switches |
OOB connectivity |
2 x Dell EMC Networking S4148T-ON switches Two OOB management switches are recommended if high availability is desired. |
Storage array |
Unity 350F, 450F, 550F, or 650F All Flash storage platforms |
Management server platforms |
PowerEdge R640 PowerEdge R440 |
IDPA – DP4400 |
|
Management software components |
OMIMSSC for SCCM and SCVMM Microsoft SCCM Microsoft SCVMM
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