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1 DELL Technologies MC-660 APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure Support Matrix
2 Specifications
3 Product Information
4 Supported APEX Cloud Platform Configurations
5 Product Usage Instructions
6 Revision History
7 Introduction
8 Supported APEX Cloud Platform configurations
9 Microsoft Azure Supported firmware and drivers
10 Services Connectivity Gateway Tables
11 Supported HDD and SSD
12 Power Supplies
13 Network requirements and switches requirements
14 Getting help
15 Frequently Asked Questions
16 Documents / Resources
16.1 References
17 Related Posts

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DELL Technologies MC-660 APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure Support Matrix

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Specifications

  • Product: Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure Support Matrix
  • Model: MC Series systems powered by PowerEdge\ server platforms
  • Engineering Date: June 2024

Product Information

The Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure Support Matrix provides information about supported software, firmware, and hardware versions for APEX Cloud Platforms for Microsoft Azure.
Note: This Firmware Support Matrix contains the latest compatibility and interoperability information. If you observe inconsistencies between this information and other ACP documentation or references, this document supersedes all other documentation.

Supported APEX Cloud Platform Configurations

Model Configuration Chassis
MC-660 All Flash 10 x 2.5 drive slots
MC-660 All NVMe 10 x 2.5 drive slots
MC-760 All NVMe 24 x 2.5 drive slots
MC-760 All Flash (GPU dense) 24 x 2.5 drive slots
MC-760 All Flash (Performance) 28 x 2.5 drive slots
MC-760 Hybrid 12 x3.5 + 4×2.5 drive slots

Product Usage Instructions

  • Step 1: Software Installation
    • Ensure the Microsoft Azure Stack HCI and APEX Cloud Platform Foundation Software are installed with the specified versions mentioned in the Support Matrix.
  • Step 2: Firmware and Driver Updates
    • Update the BIOS, HBA335i firmware, drivers for OCP, NICs, and other components to the recommended versions provided in the Support Matrix.
  • Step 3: Hardware Configuration
    • Configure the APEX Cloud Platform hardware according to the supported configurations listed in the matrix based on your specific model.

Notes, cautions, and warnings

  • NOTE: A note indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
  • CAUTION: A caution indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
  • Warning: A warning indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Revision History

Version Date Description
A08 18-jun-24 ·         01.01.01.02 Release
A07 13-Jun-24 ·         01.01.02.00 Release
A06 05-May-24 ·         01.01.01.01 Release
A05 01-Apr-24 ·         01.01.01.00 Release
A04 03-Mar-24 ·         01.01.00.00 Release
A03 17-Nov-23 ·         01.00.00.01 Release
A02 17-Oct-23 ·         Support all NVMe
A01 26-Sept-23 ·         Unique document for APEX Cloud Platforms Azure 22H2

Introduction

This document provides information about supported software, firmware, and hardware versions for APEX Cloud Platforms for Microsoft Azure.
NOTE: This Firmware Support Matrix contains the latest compatibility and interoperability information. If you observe inconsistencies between this information and other ACP documentation or references, this  document supersedes all other documentation.

Supported APEX Cloud Platform configurations

Supported APEX Cloud Platform configurations

Model Configuration Chassis
MC-660 All Flash 10 x 2.5” drive slots
MC-660 All NVMe 10 x 2.5” drive slots
MC-760 All NVMe 24 x 2.5” drive slots
MC-760 All Flash (GPU dense) 24 x 2.5” drive slots
MC-760 All Flash (Performance) 28 x 2.5” drive slots
MC-760 Hybrid 12 x3.5” + 4×2.5” drive slots

Microsoft Azure Supported firmware and drivers

01.00.00.00

Software Item Version Software Item Version
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, Supplemental Package 10.2306 Dell APEX Cloud Platform integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center 1.0.0
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI OS 22H2 APEX Cloud Platform Hardware Updates 4.0.2307.1
APEX Cloud Platform Foundation Software 01.00.00.00
Software Item Version Software Item Version
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, Supplemental Package 10.2306 Dell APEX Cloud Platform integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center 1.0.0
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI OS 22H2 APEX Cloud Platform Hardware Updates 4.0.2307.1
APEX Cloud Platform Foundation Software 01.00.00.00

01.00.00.01

Software Item Version Software Item Version
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, Supplemental Package 10.2306 Dell APEX Cloud Platform integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center 1.0.0
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI OS 22H2 APEX Cloud Platform Hardware Updates 4.0.2310.6
APEX Cloud Platform Foundation Software 01.00.00.01
BIOS 1.5.6 (TTCN0)
FW Driver
HBA335i 24.15.10.00 (94P21) 2.61.48.00 (M2P63)
OCP and NICs FW Driver
BCM 5720 22.31.6 (XKX9M) 223.1.116.1 (5K4FP)
CX-6 DX 22.36.10.10 (77R8T) 03.20.02 (Y31G3)
CX-6LX 22.36.10.10 (453RH) 03.20.02 (Y31G3)
E810-XXV 22.0.9(FF1WF) 22.0 (X9PPT)
iDRAC 6.10.85.00 (WK34W)
PM 1.90 (9T51C) (6XNNF) MC-760
BOSS-N1 2.1.13.2017(F5YX6)
Expander BP 1.61 (J9JW2) (MC-760)
Non-Expander BP 7.10 (6Y9X7)
NVMe Switch BP 3.29 (610TR) (MC-760)

01.01.00.00

Software Item Version Software Item Version
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, Supplemental Package 10.2311 Dell APEX Cloud Platform integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center 2.0.0
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI OS 23H2 APEX Cloud Platform Hardware Updates 4.0.2401
APEX Cloud Platform Foundation Software 01.01.00.00
BIOS 1.6.6 (N8W4N)
FW Driver
HBA335i 24.15.14.00 (Y99R5) 2.61.48.00 (M2P63)
OCP and NICs FW Driver
BCM 5720 22.71.3 (4JJW6) 227.1.111.0 (2V60D)
CX-6 DX 22.38.10.02 (J6D71) 23.07.01 (52PMN)
CX-6LX 22.38.10.02 (J9V68) 23.07.01 (52PMN)
E810-XXV 22.5.7 (HDWKR) 22.5.0 (8FFGW)
iDRAC 7.00.60.201 (3X5RN)
iSM 5.3.0.0 (D6P8J)
PM 1.90 (9T51C) (6XNNF) MC-760
BOSS-N1 2.1.13.2025(3P9J3)
Expander BP 1.61 (J9JW2) (MC-760)
Non-Expander BP 7.10 (6Y9X7)
NVMe Switch BP 3.31 (V5501) (MC-760)

01.01.01.00

Software Item Version Software Item Version
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, Supplemental Package 10.2402 Dell APEX Cloud Platform integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center 2.0.1
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI OS 23H2 APEX Cloud Platform Hardware Updates 4.0.2402
APEX Cloud Platform Foundation Software 01.01.01.00
BIOS 1.6.6 (N8W4N)
FW Driver
HBA335i 24.15.14.00 (Y99R5) 2.61.48.00 (M2P63)
OCP and NICs FW Driver
BCM 5720 22.71.3 (4JJW6) 227.1.111.0 (2V60D)
CX-6 DX 22.38.10.02 (J6D71) 23.07.01 (52PMN)
CX-6LX 22.38.10.02 (J9V68) 23.07.01 (52PMN)
E810-XXV 22.5.7 (HDWKR) 22.5.0 (8FFGW)
iDRAC 7.00.60.201 (3X5RN)
iSM 5.3.0.0 (D6P8J)
PM 1.90 (9T51C) (6XNNF) MC-760
BOSS-N1 2.1.13.2025(3P9J3)
Expander BP 1.61 (J9JW2) (MC-760)
Non-Expander BP 7.10 (6Y9X7)
NVMe Switch BP 3.31 (V5501) (MC-760)

01.01.01.01

Software Item Version Software Item Version
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, Supplemental Package 10.2402 Dell APEX Cloud Platform integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center 2.0.1
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI OS 23H2 APEX Cloud Platform Hardware Updates 4.0.2404
APEX Cloud Platform Foundation Software 01.01.01.01
BIOS 2.1.5 (DK8J7)
FW Driver
HBA335i 24.15.14.00 (Y99R5) 2.61.48.00 (M2P63)
OCP and NICs FW Driver
BCM 5720 22.71.3 (4JJW6) 227.1.111.0 (2V60D)
CX-6 DX 22.38.10.02 (J6D71) 23.07.01 (52PMN)
CX-6LX 22.38.10.02 (J9V68) 23.07.01 (52PMN)
E810-XXV 22.5.7 (HDWKR) 22.5.0 (8FFGW)
iDRAC 7.00.60.201 (3X5RN)
iSM 5.3.0.0 (D6P8J)
PM 1.90 (9T51C) (6XNNF) MC-760
BOSS-N1 2.1.13.2025(3P9J3)
Expander BP 1.61 (J9JW2) (MC-760)
Non-Expander BP 7.10 (6Y9X7)
NVMe Switch BP 3.31 (V5501) (MC-760)

01.01.01.02

Software Item Version Software Item Version
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, Supplemental Package 10.2402 Dell APEX Cloud Platform integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center 2.0.1
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI OS 23H2 APEX Cloud Platform Hardware Updates 4.0.2405
APEX Cloud Platform Foundation Software 01.01.01.02
BIOS 2.1.5 (DK8J7)
FW Driver
HBA335i 24.15.14.00 (Y99R5) 2.61.48.00 (M2P63)
OCP and NICs FW Driver
BCM 5720 22.71.3 (4JJW6) 227.1.111.0 (2V60D)
CX-6 DX 22.39.10.02 (80VVK) 23.10.26252.0 (37G15)
CX-6LX 26.39.10.02 (4H78M) 23.10.26252.0 (37G15)
E810-XXV 22.5.7 (HDWKR) 22.5.0 (8FFGW)
iDRAC 7.00.60.201 (3X5RN)
iSM 5.3.0.0 (D6P8J)
PM 1.90 (9T51C) (6XNNF) MC-760
BOSS-N1 2.1.13.2025(3P9J3)
Expander BP 1.61 (J9JW2) (MC-760)
Non-Expander BP 7.10 (6Y9X7)
NVMe Switch BP 3.31 (V5501) (MC-760)

01.01.02.00

Software Item Version Software Item Version
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, Supplemental Package 10.2405 Dell APEX Cloud Platform integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center 2.0.1
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI OS 23H2 APEX Cloud Platform Hardware Updates 4.1.2405
APEX Cloud Platform Foundation Software 01.01.02.00
BIOS 2.1.5 (DK8J7)
FW Driver
HBA335i 24.15.14.00 (Y99R5) 2.61.48.00 (M2P63)
OCP and NICs FW Driver
BCM 5720 22.71.3 (4JJW6) 227.1.111.0 (2V60D)
CX-6 DX 22.39.10.02 (80VVK) 23.10.26252.0 (37G15)
CX-6LX 26.39.10.02 (4H78M) 23.10.26252.0 (37G15)
E810-XXV 22.5.7 (HDWKR) 22.5.0 (8FFGW)
iDRAC 7.00.60.201 (3X5RN)
iSM 5.3.0.0 (D6P8J)
PM 1.90 (9T51C) (6XNNF) MC-760
BOSS-N1 2.1.13.2025(3P9J3)
Expander BP 1.61 (J9JW2) (MC-760)
Non-Expander BP 7.10 (6Y9X7)
NVMe Switch BP 3.31 (V5501) (MC-760)

Services Connectivity Gateway Tables

 

 

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01.01.01.02

01.01.02.00
Secure connect gateway VE (External)  

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2021/08
Secure connect gateway VE (External)  

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2023/05
Secure connect gateway VE (External)  

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2023/11

Supported HDD and SSD

This section provides information about the supported hard drives and solid-state drives. Notes:

  • Drive Firmware is “not locked” in factory. When new Firmware is introduced in factory for any drive, it can appear with new system shipments, drive adds, or drive replacements. A new Azure release is not required for this new Firmware to appear in these new scenarios.
  • The “Min Rev” column indicates that this Firmware version or higher is supported.

Legend:

  • WI = Write Intensive
  • MU = Mixed Use
  • RI = Read Intensive
    New Drives/Components/Updates for this release, EOL

Supported storage devices in servers.

Component Family Part Number Model Min Rev Supported Platforms
Cache SAS SSD
3.84TB Kioxia FIPS SAS SSD PM7 YTVTF KPM7WRUG3T84 C40A MC-660 MC-760
7.68TB Kioxia MU SAS SSD PM6 YM0T1 KPM6XRUG7T68 BA48 MC-660 MC-760
960GB Kioxia MU SAS SSD RM6 J92FY KPM6WVUG960G BD48 MC-660 MC-760
1.92GB Kioxia MU SAS SSD PM6 1081V KPM6WVUG1T92 BD48 MC-660 MC-760
3.84GB Kioxia MU SAS SSD PM6 MD4YN KPM6WVUG3T84 BD48 MC-660 MC-760
800GB Kioxia MU SAS SSD PM6 NNGV4 KPM6XVUG800G BA48 MC-660 MC-760
1.6GB Kioxia MU SAS SSD PM6 CHJJJ KPM6XVUG1T60 BA48 MC-660 MC-760
960GB Kioxia MU SAS SSD RM6 42XXC KRM6VVUG960G BJ03 MC-660 MC-760
960GB STX MU SAS SSD Lange BP 2RDWT XS960LE70134 4S0C MC-660 MC-760
800GB Kioxia MU SAS SSD PM7 X96H8 KPM7XVUG800G C10A MC-660 MC-760
1.6TB Kioxia MU SAS SSD PM7 4TRHM KPM7XVUG1T60 C10A MC-660 MC-760
Component Family Part Number Model Min Rev Supported Platforms
Cache NVMe SSD
1.6TB Solidigm NVMe SSD Plus 5620 82TVJ SSDPF2KE016T1E 1.1.0 MC-660 MC-760
3.2TB Kioxia NVMe SSD CM6 97GR0 KCM6XVUL1T60 2.2.0 MC-660 MC-760
6.4TB Kioxia NVMe SSD CM6 K916X KCM6XVUL3T20 2.2.0 MC-660 MC-760
3.2TB Samsung NVMe SSD PM1735 V2 V69W3 MZWLR3T2HBLSAD3 2.3.0 MC-660 MC-760
6.4TB Samsung NVMe SSD PM1735 V2 H8D5M MZWLR6T4HALAAD3 2.3.0 MC-660 MC-760
1.6TB Samsung NVMe SSD PM1735A H8GHV MZWLR1T6HCJRAD3 1.1.0 MC-660 MC-760
800GB Samsung NVMe SSD PM1655 3CHC8 MZILG800HCHQAD3 DWG5 MC-660 MC-760
1.6TB Samsung NVMe SSD PM1655 5RJND MZILG1T6HCJRAD3 DWG5 MC-660 MC-760
1.6TB Samsung NVMe SSD PM1735 v2 0MNMV MZWLR1T6HBJRAD3 2.3.0 MC-660 MC-760
1.6TB Kioxia NVMe SSD CM6 P03YC KCM6XVUL1T60 2.2.0 MC-660 MC-760
Capacity NVMe SSD
6.4TB Samsung MU NVMe SSD PM1733A 9F6Y3 MZWLR6T4HBLAAD3 1.1.0 MC-660 MC-760
1.92TB Solidgn RI NVMe SSD Plus 5520 0HVC7 SSDPF2KX019T1E 1.1.0 MC-660 MC-760
3.84TB Solidgn RI NVMe SSD Plus 5520 77MRY SSDPF2KX038T1E 1.1.0 MC-660 MC-760
7.68TB Solidgn RI NVMe SSD Plus 5520 90M2J SSDPF2KX076T1E 1.1.0 MC-660 MC-760
3.2TB Samsung MU NVMe SSD PM1735A 617H6 MZWLR3T2HCLSAD3 1.1.0 MC-660 MC-760
1.92TB Samsung RI NVMe SSD PM1733A 8PMRM MZWLR1T9HCJRAD3 1.1.0 MC-660 MC-760
3.84TB Samsung RI NVMe SSD PM1733A RJKM5 MZWLR3T8HCLSAD3 1.1.0 MC-660 MC-760
 

7.68TB Samsung RI NVMe SSD

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15.36TB Samsung RI NVMe SSD PM1733A D4CJG MZWLR15THBLAAD3 1.1.0 MC-660 MC-760
960GB kioxia RI NVMe SSD CD7-U2 8082N KCD7XRUG960G 2.0.1 MC-660 MC-760
3.84TB kioxia RI NVMe SSD CD7 RFYP9 KCD7XRUG3T84 2.0.1 MC-660 MC-760
960GB Samsung RI NVMe SSD PM9A3 6HYWM MZQL2960HCJR 1.0.0 MC-660 MC-760
Component Family Part Number Model Min Rev Supported Platforms
3.84TB Samsung RI NVMe SSD PM9A3 P7G03 MZQL23T8HCLSAD3 1.0.0 MC-660 MC-760
15.36TB Samsung RI NVMe SSD PM1733 182NW ZWLRI5THALA-00AD3 2.3.0 MC-660 MC-760
15.36TB kioxia RI NVMe SSD CM6 J91CR KCM6XRUL15T3 2.2.0 MC-660 MC-760
3.84TB Hynix RI NVMe SSD PE8010 V6WP5 HFS3T8GECTX088N 1.2.0 MC-660 MC-760
 

1.92TB kioxia RI NVMe SSD

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3.84TB kioxia RI NVMe SSD CM6 8W2G5 KCM6XRUL3T84 2.2.0 MC-660 MC-760
7.68TB Samsung RI NVMe SSD PM1733 DX74Y MZWLR7T6HALAAD3 2.3.0 MC-660 MC-760
7.68TB kioxia RI NVMe SSD CM6 VD0JX KCM6XRUL7T86 2.2.0 MC-660 MC-760
15.4TB kioxia RI NVMe SSD CM6 J91CR KCM6XRUL15T3 2.2.0 MC-660 MC-760
Capacity SAS SSD
3.2TB Arbordale RI SAS SSD P5620 TY3M5 SSDPF2KE032T1E 1.1.0 MC-660 MC-760
3.84TB Kioxia RI SAS SSD PM7 MT0R5 KPM7XRUG3T84 C10A MC-660 MC-760
7.68TB Kioxia RI SAS SSD PM7 7N1WT KPM7XRUG7T68 C10A MC-660 MC-760
3.84 Samsung RI SAS SSD PM1653 9N32F MZILG3T8HCLSAD3 DSG8 MC-660 MC-760
7.68TB Samsung RI SAS SSD PM1653 Y8H7M MZILG7T6HBLAAD3 DSG8 MC-660 MC-760
12TB Hitachi RI SAS SSD Leo-A 9HXK6 HUH721212AL5200 NS10 MC-660 MC-760
7.68TB Kioxia RI SAS SSD RM6 5MHY8 KRM6VRUG7T68 BJ03 MC-660 MC-760
1.92TB Kioxia MU SAS SSD RM6 N15JP KRM6VVUG1T92 BJ03 MC-660 MC-760
3.84TB Kioxia MU SAS SSD RM6 FXYGR KRM6VVUG3T84 BJ03 MC-660 MC-760
1.92TB Seagate MU SAS SSD Lange BP N6DRV XS1920LE70134 4S0C MC-660 MC-760
3.84TB Seagate MU SAS SSD Lange BP YM9HP XS3840LE70134 4S0C MC-660 MC-760
7.68TB Seagate RI SAS SSD Lange BP 2THYF XS7680SE70134 4S0C MC-660 MC-760
Capacity SAS HDD
12TB Toshiba SAS HDD MG09 0N96X MG09SCA12TEY EM04 MC-760
Component Family Part Number Model Min Rev Supported Platforms
12TB Seagate RI SAS HDD Evans BP M1C0T ST12000NM006J PSLB MC-760
 

4TB Seagate RI SAS HDD

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8TB Seagate RI SAS HDD

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4TB Kioxia SAS HDD MG08 FN2YX MG08SDA400NY EK05 MC-760
 

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2TB TOS SAS HDD Tomcat R HHX14 MG04SCA20EN EG03 MC-760
4TB TOS SAS HDD Tomcat R HNX0W MG04SCA40EN DJ01 MC-760
16TB STX SAS HDD EvansBP 41DXR ST16000NM006J PSLB MC-760
16TB TOS SAS HDD MG09 MXC46 MG09SCA16TEY EM04 MC-760
16TB WD SAS HDD Paris-C VF206 WUH721816AL5200 US06 MC-760
20TB WD SAS HDD Paris-D 1D4CR WUH722020BL5200 VS15 MC-760
20TB STX SAS HDD LongPeak R3G03 ST20000NM004D GS07 MC-760

Power Supplies

Component Platforms Rev PE Release Date
Delta 1100W MC-660/MC-760 00.14.75 7/16/2021
LiteON 1100W MC-660/MC-760 00.21.31 7/16/2021
Delta 1100W 48VDC MC-660/MC-760 00.18.86 8/23/2021
Artesyn 1100W 48VDC MC-660/MC-760 00.0C.0D 11/22/2022
Liteon 1400W MC-660/MC-760 00.18.31 3/29/2023
Artesyn 1400W MC-660/MC-760 00.2A.2B 9/28/2022
Delta 1400W MC-660/MC-760 00.1D.9C 8/14/2023
Delta 1800W MC-660/MC-760 00.42.B2 8/11/2022
LiteON 1800W MC-660/MC-760 00.06.06 5/31/2023
Delta 2400W MC-760 00.23.54 5/25/2021
Artesyn 2400W MC-760 00.2B.2C 3/13/2022
Delta 2800W MC-760 00.2E.A8 5/22/2023
LiteON 2800W MC-760 00.07.08 5/22/2023

Network requirements and switches requirements

Getting help

Contacting Dell Technologies
You can link your Online Support account with Cloud Platform Manager and access support resources without having to log in separately.

NOTE: If you plan to set up Secure Remote Services, link your Online Support account to Azure Manager under the same ID or it may not work properly.

Registering for online support
You can create an Online Support account to access support resources such as:

  • Register your Azure.
  • Obtain product license files and software updates.
  • Download Azure Series product documentation.
  • Download the SolVe Desktop Procedure Generator.
  • Browse the Azure Series community and support information.
  • Link your support account for access to resources from within Azure Manager.

To register for online support:

  1. Go to https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us.
  2. Click Register here.
  3. Fill in the required information.
    Support will send you a confirmation email, typically within 48 hours.

Accessing support resources
You can access support resources for your Azure by one of the following:

NOTE: Additional Series information is available through the SolVe desktop tool. SolVe includes step by-step procedures for replacing certain hardware components, as well as other tasks.

Appendix – Disk Group Configuration Rules – MC-660/MC-760

Note: The following disk group configuration rules are specific to S2D configurations.

  • Rule: We do not support mixing SAS/SATA/NVMe SSD drives in the same disk group.
  • Rule: We do not support mixing capacity HDDs with capacity SSDs in the same disk group
  • Rule: All capacity disks to be of the same size in the same disk group.
  • Rule: Different disk groups can have different cache drive sizes and types within a node/server.
  • Rule: Different disk groups can have different capacity drive sizes and types within a node/server.
  • Rule: When replacing a drive in a disk group, a larger capacity drive can now be used.
  • Rule: When expanding a disk group, larger capacity drives than currently exist in a disk group can be used. Rule: Cache/Capacity drive count – The number of capacity drives must be a multiple of the cache drives
  • Rule: Cache/Capacity size ratio – The cache to capacity should be near 10%
Platform HW Configuration Number of Cache SSD/NVMe Number of Capacity Devices
 

MC-660

 All Flash 0 2 to 10
All NVMe 0 2 to 10
 

 

 

 

MC-760

 All Flash (GPU dense) 0 2 to 24
All Flash (Performance) 0 2 to 28
All NVMe 0 2 to 28
 

Hybrid

 2 4,6,8,10,12
3 6,9,12
4 8,12

Disk Population Rules – MC-660, MC-760
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Can I use configurations not listed in the supported APEX Cloud Platform configurations?
    • A: It is recommended to use only the configurations specified in the Support Matrix to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.
  • Q: How often should I check for firmware and driver updates?
    • A: It is advisable to regularly check for updates and apply them as needed to maintain system security and performance.
  • Q: What should I do if I encounter inconsistencies between different documents related to the APEX Cloud Platform?
    • A: Always refer to the information provided in the Support Matrix as it supersedes all other documentation in case of discrepancies.

Documents / Resources

DELL Technologies MC-660 APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure Support Matrix [pdf] User Guide
MC-660, MC-660 APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure Support Matrix, APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure Support Matrix, Platform for Microsoft Azure Support Matrix, Microsoft Azure Support Matrix, Azure Support Matrix, Matrix

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