SmartFabric Storage Software User Guide Release 1.2.0

Scope of Document

This guide provides information about how to deploy, set up, and configure Dell SmartFabric Storage Software (SFSS).

Audience

This guide is intended for Storage Area Network (SAN) administrators. To use this guide, you must have a good knowledge of NVMe over Fabrics technology and data center deployments.

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Text and Syntax Conventions

This guide uses the following conventions to describe text and command syntax.

Bold text

UI elements that you click or select

> (right angle bracket)

Hierarchy of menu selections

Keyword

Keywords are in Courier (a monospaced font) and must be entered in the CLI as listed

parameter

Parameters are in italics and require a number or word to be entered in the CLI

{X}

Keywords and parameters within braces must be entered in the CLI

[X]

Keywords and parameters within brackets are optional

x|y

Keywords and parameters separated by a bar require you to choose one option

Related Documents

Use the following documentation in addition to this guide to get complete information about the SmartFabric Storage Software capabilities:

• SmartFabric Storage Software Deployment Guide
• SmartFabric Storage Software Troubleshooting Guide
• SmartFabric Storage Software Release Notes
• SmartFabric Storage Software Security Configuration Guide
• OpenManage Network Integration for SmartFabric Services User Guide, Release 3.1
• Networking Support & Interoperability Matrix
• NVMe, NVMe/TCP, and Dell SmartFabric Storage Software Overview - IP SAN Solution Primer

Other Resources

• Demonstration Videos: SmartFabric Storage Software (SFSS) Deployment and Configuration
• Interactive Demo: Deploying SmartFabric Storage Software (SFSS) for NVMe over TCP

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