Dell ECS Object Storage is dependent upon certain network services that must be provided by the customer, and accessible to the Dell ECS Object Storage nodes.
| Network Service | Optional/Required |
|---|---|
| Domain Name Server (DNS) | Required |
| Network Time Server (NTP) | Required |
| Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) | Optional |
| Authentication Provider | Strongly Recommended |
| Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) | Optional |
See the following documents on the Dell ECS InfoHub for further details on these dependent services:
- Dell ECS: Networking Best Practices (H15718.10)
- ECS General Best Practices