Dell EMC Exam D-PST-MN-A-24 Topic 4 Question 21 Discussion

When planning for a Dell EMC PowerStore T implementation, the minimum number of IP addresses required for the storage network is two. This is because each PowerStore T appliance requires a minimum of one IP address per node for the storage network. Since the PowerStore T model typically comes with two nodes (Node A and Node B), you will need at least two IP addresses---one for each node1.

It's important to note that while two IP addresses are the minimum requirement, having additional IP addresses can be beneficial for optimization purposes. For example, the PowerStore 3000X, 5000X, 7000X, and 9000X models recommend having six IP addresses minimum per appliance for the storage network, with eight being recommended for optimization2.

In summary, for a basic PowerStore T setup, two IP addresses are required for the storage network to accommodate each node within the appliance. However, depending on the specific model and the scale of your implementation, more IP addresses may be recommended to ensure optimal performance and management of the storage network.