What is the protocol used for the storage network?

The protocol used for the storage network in Dell PowerStore systems is Fibre Channel (FC). FC is a high-speed network technology primarily used for storage networking.Dell PowerStore utilizes FC as part of its all-NVMe design, which also includes NVMe-over-fabric networking to deliver low latency performance for storage workloads1.

Fibre Channel provides several benefits for storage networks, including:

High throughput and low latency for storage operations.

Support for long-distance networking, which is beneficial for disaster recovery and remote backups.

A mature and widely supported ecosystem with a variety of hardware and software options.

For detailed information on configuring and using FC with Dell PowerStore, administrators should refer to the Dell PowerStore Networking Guide for Storage Services and the Dell PowerStore Best Practices Guide.These documents provide comprehensive instructions on network configurations, including best practices for setting up and managing FC networks within Dell PowerStore environments23. Following these guidelines ensures optimal performance and reliability of the storage network.