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Creating a centralized, highly available storage consolidation environment
Mission-critical database and transaction processing applications

Dell/EMC Fibre Channel AX100: Single or Dual Processor
Easy to manage storage array solution with SAN functionality at a low cost
The new Dell/EMC AX100 is the first storage consolidation platform designed specifically to create a low-cost Storage Area Network (SAN) that is easy to use. The AX100 is the ideal storage array for small workgroups, medium sized businesses, or branch offices of large corporations. Good For Dual processor capability for added performance and redundancy Requires Dell HBA for server connectivity

Highlights:
• Shared Storage up to 3TB
• A simple, customer friendly installation process that helps you create a SAN
• All the easy to use software you need is bundled with the AX100
• Your data is highly available thanks to the AX100's redundant architecture
• You can select the installation and support services that best fit your

Dell SAN Switch for AX100: SAN Switch for AX100
The Dell SW 3250 is designed to provide high-availability switching for organizations building small-to-medium-sized storage networks. The SW3250 provides an affordable way to increase operational efficiency and staff productivity by consolidating hardware resources in an easy-to-manage SAN infrastructure. Ideal for a first SAN in a department or work group, this switch gives organizations the flexibility to build cost-efficient, easy-to-manage SANs. The SW3250 is a high-performance 2 Gbit/sec Fibre Channel switch that helps keep data flowing and applications running.
This switch must be used in conjunction with the QLA200 HBA and Dell/EMC AX100 can not be combined with other HBAs or Switches
This Dell SW 3250 is great for a first SAN in either a workgroup or a department. The switch combines enterprise quality with entry-level affordability and is fully compatible with all Brocade 1 and 2 Gbit/sec switches and directors, providing a flexible foundation for entry-level SANs. The Dell SW 3250 is ideal for implementing key SAN solutions such as easing e-mail storage growth and streamlining data backup.

Dell/EMC SW-3250 8-port Switch
• 8 universal, auto-sensing ports can be used as interfaces for 2Gbs or 1 Gbs devices
• The SW3250 is pre-zoned and comes with a switch setup utility to enable quick, seamless SAN installation
• Hot Swap transceivers and redundant fabrics for high data availability
• Rack dense 1U design allows up to 336 ports (42 switches) in a six-foot-high cabinet
• Optional trunking software extends the Inter-Switch Link (ISL) capabilities, helping to increase throughput and reduce congestion between switches
• Integrates in heterogeneous environments including multiple operating systems (Windows 2000 and NT, UNIX, Linux, HPUX, Solaris, AIX and others)

Dell HBA for AX100: Host Bus Adapter for AX100
Dell's 2Gb QLA200 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is an easy-to-use, reliable, scalable and resilient HBA designed for small and medium-sized businesses and ideal for a company's first SAN. The QLA200 features a standards-based, fully integrated single-chip design with integrated RISC that offloads processing from the host CPU. Offering 20,000 IOPS at 2Gb Fibre Channel speeds, the QLA200 also includes GUI-based management software with installation wizards, making it ideal for IT managers who may not have the time, training or staff to quickly build and manage a SAN. The HBA leverages the knowledge, maturity, stability, reliability and quality achieved by QLogic over the past decade in building Fibre Channel HBAs.
This HBA must be used in conjunction with either the Dell/EMC AX100 or Brocade 3250 VL switch and can not be combined with other arrays or switches.
The Dell 2Gb QLA200 HBA extends the award-winning line of Fibre Channel SAN connectivity products deep into the small and medium-sized business markets. Enabling truly simple, low-cost SAN deployments - the HBA includes easy-to-use GUI-based management software with installation wizards

Dell Single Channel Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
• Preconfigured settings, auto-install software with wizards, and user-friendly Quick Start Guides enable easy implementation and use
• QLogic SANtrackTM certification ensures the industry's highest level of interoperability with all major storage vendors
• 133 MHz PCI-X host bus support; full backward compatibility with 33/66 MHz and 66/100 MHz PCI-X
• Robust design, fewer components and rigorous quality control result in a very high MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).
• Low price enables Fibre Channel SAN connectivity at close to the cost of direct-attached storage.

Dell | EMC Fibre Channel RAID Arrays: Fibre Channel RAID Arrays
GREAT FOR Critical storage needs that require highly available and scalable external fibre channel RAID storage

Dell | EMC Fibre Channel RAID Arrays: Fibre Channel RAID Arrays
Critical storage needs that require highly available and scalable external fibre channel RAID storage

Dell/EMC Fibre Channel CX300: Entry-level RAID Array
The CX300 is an entry-level Dell/EMC RAID storage system with 2Gbps Fibre Channel host interfaces and Fibre Channel disk drives. It is capable of operating as direct attach storage (DAS), in a Storage Area Network (SAN), or attached to Dell PowerVault network attached storage (NAS).
Business critical applications and workgroup SAN environments
Modular, easy-to-manage network storage for outstanding workgroup productivity

• High Availability - modular, redundant hardware architecture, hot-pluggable parts
• Data Integrity - Cache vaulting, sector level data protection, and patented SNiiFFER data protection firmware
• Scalability - Pay-as-you-grow by hot-adding disk drives or an expansion enclosure; data-in-place upgrade to CX500 or CX700
• Managability - Simple yet powerful Navisphere and VisualSAN management software reduces management cost
• Performance - The CX300 has up to 50,000 cached IOPs and sequential bandwidth of up to 680MB/sec.
• Rack Density - Pack two storage processors, standby power supply, and up to 60 Fibre Channel disk drives in 7U (less than 13 inches) of rack space

Dell/EMC Fibre Channel CX500: Mid-level RAID Array
The Dell/EMC CX500 is a versatile, rack-dense midrange 2Gbps Fibre Channel storage system that delivers cost-effective, continuous availability into business critical storage area networks or direct attach storage applications. Storage-based functionality and comprehensive management software permit world-class information protection and streamlined, efficient management. Optional SnapViewTM , SAN CopyTM and MirrorViewTM software provide effective backup and disaster recovery capabilities.

Business critical applications and fully-functional midrange SAN environments

Modular, easy-to-manage network storage for outstanding workgroup productivity
• Reliability - Hot-pluggable redundant hardware, hot spare disk drives, multipath failover, snapshots, cloning, local/remote mirroring, non-disruptive upgrades
• Data Integrity - Cache vaulting, data scrubbing, end-to-end checking
• Scalability - Pay-as-you-grow by hot-adding expansion enclosures with Fibre Channel or ATA drives
• Managability - Simple yet powerful management software reduces management cost
• Performance - The CX500 offers outstanding sequential bandwidth (760MB/s) ideal for Multimedia, prepress, and scientific applications
• Rack Density - Pack two storage processors, standby power supply, and up to 120 disk drives in 13U (less than 23 inches) of rack space

Dell/EMC Fibre Channel CX700: Enterprise RAID Array
The Dell/EMC CX700 is a high-availability enterprise storage platform presenting exceptional price/performance/protection value for use in direct attach or large SAN environments. With a fully scalable architecture and full 2-gigabit fibre channel, the CX700 deploys quickly and seamlessly expands from gigabytes to terabytes to meet unpredictable storage growth requirements. Storage-based functionality and comprehensive management software permit world-class information protection and streamlined, efficient management. Optional SnapViewTM , SAN CopyTM and MirrorViewTM software provide efficient backup and disaster recovery capabilities.

Performance intensive applications and enterprise level SAN environments

High performance, scalable solution for SAN and NAS environments
The Dell/EMC CX700 is the high end of the Dell/EMC fibre channel family. An ideal component of disaster recovery or storage consolidation plans, it offers the highest performance in the Dell/EMC family. Best suited for environments where high performance and large capacity are paramount, the CX700 would be a good fit for:
• Email: Exchange, Lotus
• File Sharing: Web content delivery
• Data Warehousing: Oracle, SAS
• OLTP: Banking transactions (e.g. flight reservation systems)
• ERP/CRM: SAP, PeopleSoft, BAAN, Siebel
• Video streaming: Video on demand

PowerVault NAS Servers

GREAT FOR Quickly adding high-performance, platform-independent storage to an existing network
Consolidating storage for clients

PowerVault 745N: NAS Server
The PowerVault 745N provides for a feature-optimized entry level network attached storage (NAS) server in a 1U rack form factor.
Disk to disk backup to help overcome issue of shrinking back-up window
Servers/clients can copy/archive older files on NAS to make room for new files
Use as dedicated file server to help reduce bandwidth for other application servers
Inexpensive, manageable alternative to file cabinets, microfiche or optical jukeboxes.
No additional licenses are required for users.

PowerVault 745N Storage Server
• Low Cost Storage Server Using cost-effective SATA Hard Drives and leveraging Dell's built to order model, the PV745N offers a better value for adding a consolidated storage solution to a network than a general purpose server. The Windows Storage Server 2003 operating system is an optimized version of Windows 2003 that does not require licenses for each user, so the system cost is fixed as a business grows.
• Ease of Use and Installation Web-browser setup and administration make the PV745N easy to deploy and manage. With a pre-configured OS, the PV745N can be up and running in as little as fifteen minutes.
• Outstanding Performance The PV745N uses 4 master controller interfaces to optimize read/write cycles. Using Windows Storage Server 2003, the platform scales with faster processors, front side bus and added memory. Even with the entry-level configuration, the PV745N offers competitive performance. And, performance oriented users can select the hardware RAID option to obtain even higher levels of performance.
• Multi-Platform Support The PV-745N supports multiple network protocols allowing for ease of integration with Windows, Apple, Unix/Linux, and Novell systems. Unlike general-purpose servers, the optimized OS has the various protocol services pre-installed and configured.

PowerVault 770N: NAS Server
The Dell PowerVault 770N Network Attached Storage Server offers a powerful and expandable, easy to use consolidated storage solution. It's cost-effective, scalable and quickly deployed in network environments.
Disk to disk backup to help overcome issue of shrinking back-up window
NAS on SAN as a gateway for information
Central file server for graphics, images, videos, etc.
Ease of back up/ restore and replication at remote sites
Use as dedicated file server to help reduce bandwidth for other application servers
No additional licenses are required for users

PowerVault 770N Storage Server
• Utilizes WindowsTM Powered (400MHz FSB) or Windows Storage Server 2003 (533MHz FSB) operating system
• Administered via intuitive browser-based management console
• Protected by built-in backup and snapshot copy utilities
• Enhanced performance or protection offered through RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 50, 10
• Scalable to 17.2TB with the addition of eight PowerVault 22xS Storage Arrays using 146GB hard drives or up to 40TB when used in a NAS on SAN solution
• Convenient hot-swappable hard disk drives and platform components
• Optional redundant cooling units and power supplies
• Multiple NAS devices are easily managed with Multiple Device Management (400MHz FSB)
• Connection to Dell/EMC SANs (contact Dell Sales Representative for more information)
The PowerVault 770N is a feature-optimized mid-range network attached storage (NAS) server in a space efficient 5U rack or tower form factor. The PowerVault 770N's expansive I/O slots, redundant power option and room for up to eight hot-plug hard drives make it the ideal choice for a file server that can expand easily with additional external storage enclosures. Built-in tape backup software utilities allow PowerVault tape backup systems to be connected to the PowerVault 770N for a complete all-in-one data storage solution. And if more storage is needed, simply expand your total capacity by attaching external PowerVault SCSI Storage Arrays, external Dell/EMC fibre channel arrays, or add the PowerVault 770N to your Dell/EMC SAN. Choose the PowerVault 770N storage server to give you space efficient storage today, while providing scalability and flexibility for future needs.

PowerVault 775N: NAS Server
Dell PowerVault 775N Network Attached Storage Server offers a powerful and easy to use consolidated storage solution that is cost-effective, scalable and quickly deployed in network environments.
Disk to disk backup to help overcome issue of shrinking back-up window
NAS on SAN as a gateway for information
Central file server for graphics, images, videos, etc.
Ease of back up/ restore and replication at remote sites
Use as dedicated file server to help reduce bandwidth for other application servers
No additional licenses are required for users

PowerVault 775N Storage Server
• Utilizes WindowsTM Powered (400MHz FSB) or Windows Storage Server 2003 (533MHz FSB) operating system
• Administered via intuitive browser-based management console
• Protected by built-in backup and snapshot copy utilities
• Enhanced performance or protection offered through RAID levels 0, 1, 5
• Scalable to 16.7TB with the addition of eight PowerVault 22xS Storage Arrays or up to 40TB when used in a NAS on SAN solution
• Convenient hot-swappable hard disk drives and platform components
• Optional redundant cooling units and power supplies
• Multiple NAS devices are easily managed with Multiple Device Management (400MHz FSB)
The PowerVault 775N is feature-optimized mid-range network attached storage (NAS) server in a space efficient 2U rack form factor. The PowerVault 775N's expansive I/O slots, redundant power option and room for up to five hot-plug hard drives make it the ideal choice for a file server that can expand easily with additional external storage enclosures. Built-in tape backup software utilities allow PowerVault tape backup systems to be connected to the PowerVault 775N for a complete all-in-one data storage solution. And if more storage is needed, simply expand your total capacity by attaching external PowerVault SCSI Storage Arrays, external Dell/EMC fibre channel arrays, or add the PowerVault 775N to your Dell/EMC SAN. Choose the PowerVault 775N storage server to give you instant storage today, while providing scalability and flexibility for future needs.