DELL Technologies MC-660 APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure Support Matrix User Guide
- July 20, 2024
- DELL Technologies
Table of Contents
- DELL Technologies MC-660 APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure Support
- Specifications
- Product Information
- Supported APEX Cloud Platform Configurations
- Product Usage Instructions
- Revision History
- Introduction
- Supported APEX Cloud Platform configurations
- Microsoft Azure Supported firmware and drivers
- Services Connectivity Gateway Tables
- Supported HDD and SSD
- Power Supplies
- Network requirements and switches requirements
- Getting help
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
DELL Technologies MC-660 APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure Support
Matrix
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
- NOT E: 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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TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND TECHNICAL IN/A CCURACIES. THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED AS
IS, WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
© 2016 – 2022 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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
Solution
|
Version
|
Publish Date
| 01.00.00.00
01.00.00.01
01.01.00.00
01.01.01.00
01.01.01.01
01.01.01.02
01.01.02.00
---|---|---|---
Secure connect gateway VE (External)|
5.14.00.10
|
2021/08
|
Secure connect gateway VE (External)|
5.16.00.14
|
2023/05
|
Secure connect gateway VE (External)|
5.20.00.10
|
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| PM1735 A| 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
| PM1733A
v2
|
R1J8J
|
MZWLR7T6HBLAAD3
|
1.1.0
| MC-660 MC-760
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
| CM6|
N0VK0
|
KCM6XRUL1T92
|
2.2.0
| MC-660 MC-760
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
| Cimarron BP|
10N7R
|
ST4000NM019B
|
LW0A
| MC-760
8TB Seagate RI SAS HDD
| Cimarron BP|
C5HD0
|
ST8000NM024B
|
LS0C
| MC-760
4TB Kioxia SAS HDD| MG08| FN2YX| MG08SDA400NY| EK05| MC-760
2TB STX SAS HDD
| Cimarron BP|
HDWXN
|
ST2000NM013B
|
LW0A
|
MC-760
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
- Physical Network Requirements – Physical network requirements for Azure Stack HCI – Azure Stack HCI | Microsoft Learn
- Switch Requirements (Subpage of above) – Physical network requirements for Azure Stack HCI – Azure Stack HCI | Microsoft Learn
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:
- Go to https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us.
- Click Register here.
- 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
Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure Support Matrix | A08 Dell
Technologies
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.
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