March 2013
Dell EqualLogic Configuration Guide v14.1
1-6
1.3.1
Controller types in all models prior to PS4100/PS6100
Array controllers can be identified and differentiated by the controller "type" designation. Each
controller type will have a different colored label to help quickly identify the controller type. Table 4
lists each Dell EqualLogic controller along with some characteristics about each.
Table 4
Array controller types – All models prior to PS4100/PS6100
Controller
type
Faceplate
Network
interfaces
Storage
type
Notes
Type 1
3 x 1GbaseT
3 x 1Gb SFP
(combo)
SATA
Original Controller
Design
PS50 – PS2400
1GB Cache
Type 2
3 x 1GbaseT
3 x 1Gb SFP
(combo)
SATA
PS50 – PS2400
1GB Cache
Type 3 SAS
Type 3
SATA
3 x 1GbaseT
SAS
SATA
PS3000 – PS5000
1GB Cache
Cannot mix Type 3
SAS with Type 3 SATA
Type 4
3 x 1GbaseT
SAS
PS3000 – PS5000
1GB Cache
Cannot mix Type 3
SAS with Type 4
controller
Type 5
3 x 1GbaseT
SATA
PS3000 – PS5000
1GB Cache
Cannot mix Type 3
SAS with Type 5
controller
Type 6
3 x 1GbaseT
SATA
PS5500 only
2GB Cache
Type 7
4 x 1GbaseT
SAS
SATA
SSD
PS6000 – PS6500
2GB Cache
Cannot mix SAS and
SATA drives in one
array
Type 8
2 x1GbaseT
1 x 10/100Mb
mgt
SAS
SATA
PS4000 only
2GB Cache
Cannot mix SAS and
SATA drives in same
array
