Reading Time: 2 minutesExpanding the PowerFlex Cluster with New Disks shows how to add new disks to current SDS devices.Our PowerFlex cluster is running on a nested environment. So, all steps demonstrated here are not in a production environment. The PowerFlex cluster is 4.5.2, and all nodes are CentOS-based! Currently, which disks are used on each SDS? 1-…
Reading Time: 6 minutesInstalling the SDC on ESXi shows how to install the PowerFlex SDC manually on an ESXi host. About our Environment PowerFlex Cluster version 4.5.2.VMware ESXi 8.0.3 build-24022510.Both PowerFlex and ESXi run in a nested (virtual) environment. PowerFlex Release Notes Compatibility Check First and foremost, we always recommend consulting the PowerFlex release notes to confirm what…
Reading Time: 4 minutesDeploying a New PowerFlex Cluster will show how to deploy a PowerFlex Cluster using the PowerFlex Manager. We will use the PowerFlex 4.5.2. PowerFlex Lab Topology First and foremost, we will use the PowerFlex version 4.5.2 for this lab to deploy the PowerFlex Cluster. The PowerFlex Manager needs to be running fine. We have written an article about…
Reading Time: 5 minutesHow to Deploy PowerFlex Manager on Linux will show all the necessary steps to deploy the PowerFlex Manager in a lab environment. We will use PowerFlex version 4.5.2! What is PowerFlex Manager? PowerFlex Manager simplifies deployment, management, and automation for PowerFlex systems. It centralizes control over computing and storage resources, streamlining lifecycle management and monitoring…
Reading Time: 12 minutesDeploying My First PowerFlex Cluster shows all the necessary steps to create a nested PowerFlex Cluster. We have written an article explaining some fundamental concepts about PowerFlex. Click here to read it before deploying the PowerFlex Cluster! PowerFlex Lab Topology First and foremost, we will use the PowerFlex version 3.6.4 for this lab to deploy the PowerFlex Cluster. To…
Reading Time: 8 minutesIntroducing the PowerFlex Solution is an article that introduces the Dell PowerFlex solution. First and foremost, what is Dell PowerFlex? Dell PowerFlex is a software-defined storage platform that combines storage and compute resources into a single system. It offers high performance, scalability, and flexibility for modern data center needs. PowerFlex supports block storage in two-layer…