For a Dell EMC PowerStore X implementation, a minimum of six IP addresses are required for the storage network. This is to accommodate the various components that need network connectivity within the PowerStore infrastructure1.
The allocation of these IP addresses typically includes:
* Two IP addresses for the storage processors or nodes within the PowerStore appliance.
* Two IP addresses for the management interfaces.
* Two additional IP addresses for redundancy or other network services.
It's important to plan the network configuration carefully to ensure that there are enough IP addresses available for all required services and for future expansion. For optimization and best practices in IP address allocation, administrators should refer to the Dell EMC PowerStore Networking Guide for Storage Services2. This guide provides detailed information on network requirements, including IP address allocation and network design considerations for PowerStore systems.