Characteristics of the Dell EMC VNX Storage System

The storage systems from the Dell EMC VNX family offer a wide range of features:

Enhanced processing power with Intel Xeon-5600 processors
Versatile storage options for files and blocks
Simultaneous support for multiple protocols: NAS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and FCoE
Data encryption during the writing process
Automatic optimization for optimal performance and cost-effective storage

Discover the 15 must-know terms related to Dell EMC VNX for a comprehensive understanding.

Block storage refers to a type of storage that divides data into fixed-sized blocks for efficient storage and retrieval.
Unified storage combines different types of storage, such as block and file storage, into a single system for simplified management.
Unisphere Service Manager (USM) is a management tool used to monitor and configure storage systems.
FLARE is a software platform used in storage systems to manage and control data storage and retrieval.
Fully Automated Storage Tiering (FAST) is a technology that automatically moves data between different storage tiers based on usage patterns.
FAST CACHE is a caching technology that improves storage performance by storing frequently accessed data in a high-speed cache.
SPCollects is a tool used to collect diagnostic information from storage systems for troubleshooting purposes.
Storage Processor Enclosure (SPE) and Disk Processor Enclosure (DPE) are components of a storage system that house the storage processors and disk drives, respectively.
Disk Array Enclosure (DAE) is a component of a storage system that houses multiple disk drives.
Automatic Volume Management (AVM) is a feature that automatically manages the creation and allocation of storage volumes.
Data Mover is a component of a storage system that handles data transfers between different storage devices.
SAN (Storage Area Network) is a high-speed network that connects storage devices to servers, allowing for centralized storage management.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) is a type of storage that is directly connected to a network and provides file-level access to data.
A Storage Processor is a component of a storage system that manages data storage and retrieval operations.
Vault Drive is a type of storage device used for long-term data archiving and backup purposes.

Assistance available for your Dell EMC VNX Storage System

Sureworks Infotech Pvt Ltd specializes in providing maintenance and servicing for Dell EMC VNX storage systems. As the original equipment manufacturer no longer offers maintenance contracts for these systems, our third-party services are essential for keeping your VNX storage system running smoothly. Our team of experts is highly skilled in working with Dell EMC VNX systems as well as other enterprise-grade storage systems from NetApp, HPE, Dell, and IBM. Contact us today to receive a quote for post-warranty maintenance services.

#BlockStorage #UnifiedStorage #UnisphereServiceManager #FLARE #FAST #FASTCACHE #SPCollects #StorageProcessorEnclosure #DiskProcessorEnclosure #DiskArrayEnclosure #AutomaticVolumeManagement #DataMove #SAN #NAS #iSCSI

admin