Dell : EqualLogic PS6010XVS 10GbE iSCSI SAN Storage System

The PS6010XVS reinforces the EqualLogic principles of intelligence, automation and scalable performance, with the addition of optimized data response for your applications through intelligent data tiering. Using a combination of low-latency SSD and performance-oriented SAS drives, the PS6010XVS automatically places data on the appropriate disk technology using historical I/O (input/output) and performance patterns and helps optimize data response for your applications, while maximizing efficiency. The ability to sense and intelligently respond to data requirements is a valuable feature for applications like virtual desktops. Virtual desktops can benefit from a low-latency SSD during desktop initialization (such as Bootstorm) and often require cost-effective, performance-oriented storage for user data files. For applications that also require increased bandwidth, the PS6010 line features a redesigned 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) dual-port controller, delivering up to 10 times the bandwidth per port and two and a half times the bandwidth per array compared to previous generations.

• Optimize performance of tiered application workloads, such as virtual desktops or applications delivered as a service.
• Deliver excellent user responsiveness for tiered workloads with the help of intelligent data placement across an SSD and a 15,000 rpm SAS hard disk.
• Balance cost and performance with a combination of an SSD and a 15,000 rpm SAS hard disk in a single array.
• Deliver up to 10 times the bandwidth per port.

EXCEPTIONAL EASE OF USE

• The PS6010XVS is an intelligent storage array that provides rapid installation, simple management, and seamless expansion.
• All PS Series storage arrays include SAN configuration features and capabilities that sense network topology, automatically build RAID sets, and conduct system health checks to help ensure that all components are fully functional.
• A PS6010XVS can often be installed, configured and serving storage in less than 1 hour.

MODULAR DESIGN WITH ENTERPRISE RELIABILITY

• EqualLogic PS Series arrays are based on a virtualized modular storage architecture that enables IT managers to purchase only the storage they need, when they need it — helping to prevent both underutilization and over-provisioning.
• Using innovative data movement technology, all EqualLogic PS Series arrays in a SAN work together to automatically manage data, load balance across all resources, and expand to meet growing storage needs.
• The EqualLogic SAN line is designed to meet and exceed the rugged requirements of the data center. The PS6010XVS includes fault tolerance capabilities through fully redundant and hot-swappable components — standard dual-10GbE controllers, dual fan trays, dual power supplies, with hot spares.

ENTERPRISE DATA SERVICES WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST

The PS6010XVS has built-in storage features once available only to top-tier data centers, enabling best practice storage for every size organization.

EqualLogic PS Series arrays include the following enterprise data services and software features with no additional software licensing fees:

Management

• PS Group Manager
• SAN HeadQuarters Multi-SAN Historical Performance Monitoring
• Rapid Provisioning
• Remote Setup Wizard
• Roles-Based Administration
• Volume Management

Maintenance

• Auto-Stat Disk Monitoring System
• E-mail Home
• Enclosure Monitoring System
• Performance Monitoring

Data Protection, Availability and Recovery

• Auto-Replication, Multi-Way
• Instant Volume Restore
• Multi-Path I/O1
• Multi-Volume, Writeable Snapshots
• Snapshot and Auto-Replication Scheduler
• Volume Cloning
• Volume Consistency Sets

Server Management and Protection Integration

• Auto-Snapshot Manager/Microsoft® Edition2
• Auto-Snapshot Manager/VMware® Edition3
• Automatic MPIO Connection Management
• Microsoft® VSS and VDS Providers
• Smart Copy for Microsoft® Hyper-V™ , Exchange® , SQL Server® ,Windows® File Systems and VMware® VMFS
• VMware® Site Recovery Manager Adapter

Storage Virtualization

• Array Evacuation
• Automatic Load Balancing
• Automatic or Manual Storage Tiering
• Complete SAN Virtualization
• Online Data and Volume Movement
• RAID Load Balancing
• Storage Pools
• Thin Provisioning

Feature-Rich Software Portfolio

The EqualLogic software portfolio is an essential component of the EqualLogic storage solution. This feature-rich software portfolio can help your organization establish reliable, high-performing interactions with your customers while protecting critical business data.

The EqualLogic all-inclusive software model gives you the functionality required for a complete SAN solution at one price, eliminating the need to manage software licenses or multiple support contracts. The full software portfolio, including EqualLogic Array Software, EqualLogic Host Software and EqualLogic SAN Headquarters, is included with the array purchase. Customers with a valid Dell ProSupport1 agreement can download future software updates without paying additional license fees.

Flexibility with Low Cost of Ownership

Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays represent a breakthrough in storage economics, from purchase and setup to operation and upgrades. The PS Series scales on-demand and online, allowing storage growth without disrupting applications. As a result, EqualLogic arrays provide exceptional flexibility with a low total cost of ownership.

Whether consolidating a direct-attached storage (DAS) infrastructure, migrating data from an existing SAN, streamlining data protection processes or simply adding storage capacity, the Dell EqualLogic family of proven, high-performance, self-managing storage arrays is designed to meet the requirements of today’s critical data center environments.