Description
Remote Management and Monitoring Options for the 68J1D Controller
The Dell Equallogic Type 17 10GBe 4GB PS4110 Controller Module (68J1D) can be managed and monitored remotely using the following tools:
- Dell EMC Storage Manager: The Dell EMC Storage Manager provides a web-based interface for managing and monitoring the Equallogic storage system, including the controller module.
- Dell EMC Group Manager: The Dell EMC Group Manager provides a centralized management interface for managing and monitoring multiple Equallogic storage systems, including the controller module.
- Dell EMC SAN Headquarters: The Dell EMC SAN Headquarters provides real-time monitoring and reporting on the health, performance, and utilization of the Equallogic storage system, including the controller module.
- Dell EMC Virtual Storage Manager (VSM): The Dell EMC VSM provides integration with VMware vCenter for managing and monitoring the Equallogic storage system, including the controller module.
- Dell EMC Storage Integrator for Microsoft System Center: The Dell EMC Storage Integrator for Microsoft System Center provides integration with Microsoft System Center for managing and monitoring the Equallogic storage system, including the controller module.
Performance Optimization Tips for the 68J1D Controller
Here are some tips to optimize the performance of the Dell Equallogic Type 17 10GBe 4GB PS4110 Controller Module (68J1D):
- Use the latest firmware version: Make sure to use the latest firmware version for the controller module to take advantage of any performance improvements and bug fixes.
- Use the latest drivers: Use the latest drivers for your operating system to ensure the best performance and compatibility.
- Balance your storage workload: Make sure to balance your storage workload across multiple disks to reduce the impact of any single disk failure and to improve performance.
- Monitor your storage performance: Regularly monitor your storage performance using tools such as the Dell Equallogic Group Manager or the Dell Equallogic System Manager to detect any performance bottlenecks or issues.
- Enable flow control: Enable flow control to help reduce dropped frames and improve performance, especially for high-bandwidth applications.
- Use multiple paths: Use multiple paths to your storage to improve performance and ensure high availability.
- Use caching: Use caching, such as write-back caching, to improve performance by reducing the number of disk accesses and increasing the speed of write operations.
Operating System Compatibility with the 68J1D Controller
The Dell Equallogic PS4110 controller module (68J1D) is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019
- VMware vSphere 5.1
- VMware vSphere 5.5
- VMware vSphere 6.0
- VMware vSphere 6.5
- VMware vSphere 6.7
It is recommended to use the latest firmware and software versions for optimal performance and compatibility.
General Information
- Brand: Dell
- MPN : 68J1D
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: Controller Module
Technical Information
- Network Interfaces: 1 X 10GBe Sfp+ 1 X 10GBaset 1 X 10/100MB Mgt
- Storage Type: SAS, Nl-SAS
- Cache: 4GB Cache
- Equallogic Series: Ps4110, Ps4110e, Ps4110x, Ps4110xv
- Maximum Drive Quantity: 24 – SAS 24 – Nl-SAS
