An implementation engineer is connecting new Dell EMC PowerScale F600 nodes to the backend.

Dell EMC PowerScale F600 nodes utilize high-speed Ethernet connections for back-end networking to facilitate fast and efficient cluster communication.

Supported Back-End Network Speeds:

25 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE):

Provides a balance between speed and cost.

Suitable for clusters that require high performance but have budget considerations.

100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE):

Offers the highest available throughput.

Ideal for clusters with demanding performance requirements.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

Option A (10 GbE or 40 GbE):

F600 nodes do not support these speeds for back-end networking.

Option B (10 GbE or 25 GbE):

10 GbE is not supported on F600 back-end.

Option D (25 GbE or 40 GbE):

40 GbE is not a supported back-end speed for F600 nodes.

Dell PowerScale References:

Dell EMC PowerScale Networking Guide:

Chapter on Back-End Networking:

Lists supported network speeds for different node models.

Confirms that F600 nodes support 25 GbE and 100 GbE for back-end connections.

Best Practices:

Match back-end network speeds across all nodes for optimal performance.

Use high-quality cables and switches that support the required speeds.