A SAN is a network of shared storage devices, such as disk storage arrays and tape automation. The architecture of a SAN is such that storage resources are made available to multiple servers on a local or wide area network. Because stored data does not reside directly on any of the network's servers, processing power is optimized for business applications and storage capacity can be provisioned on the server where it is needed most.
With Dell/EMC Fibre Channel disk storage arrays you get best-in-class results from a complete range of solutions. Dell/EMC disk storage arrays are based on proven, seventh-generation architecture and are supported by a complete suite of software delivering simple Web-based management, advanced business continuity protection, automated replication, and more. From the entry-level Dell/EMC AX150 to the powerful Dell/EMC CX700, simply choose the performance, capability, and price that are right for you.
Dell/EMC AX150 and AX150i(Connects up to 10 servers and scales up to 6TB of shared storage) Single or Dual Processor
GREAT FOR
- Small organizations buying their first SAN or remote offices in larger organizations
- Consolidating the storage for up to 10 servers, light data base and e-mail, as well as file and print storage
The new Dell/EMC AX150 and AX150i offer easy-to-use, low-cost SAN solutions for workgroups, medium-sized businesses or branch offices of large corporations. Now in its second generation, the award-winning AX series delivers increased drive capacity, expanded host connectivity, and improved system resiliency.
Dell/EMC CX300 (Connects to 64 servers and scales to 13.4 TB with ATA drives) Entry Level 2Gb SAN Array
GREAT FOR
Light-to-moderate transaction processing
- Databases
- Email/messaging
Large block data transfers
- Backup-to-disk
- Audio/video streaming
Workgroup applications
- Web services
- File and print
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).
Dell/EMC CX3-20 (Connects to 128 Servers and scales to 59TB) Mid Level 4Gb SAN Array
GREAT FOR
Moderate-to-heavy transaction processing
- Databases
- Email/messaging
High speed large block data transfers
- Backup-to-disk
- Audio/video streaming
- Replication
Departmental applications
- Multimedia
- Pre-press
- Collaboration
The Dell/EMC CX3-20 is an enterprise networked storage platform offering an attractive mix of price, performance and capacity for expanding SAN environments and businesses looking for investment protection against future growth.
Dell/EMC CX3-40 (Connects to 128 Servers and scales to 119TB) Enterprise 4Gb SAN Array
GREAT FOR
Heavy transaction processing
- Databases
- Email/messaging
Very high speed large block data transfers
- Backup-to-disk
- Audio/video streaming
- Replication
Compute-intensive applications
- Data warehousing
- HPCC
- ERP
The Dell/EMC CX3-40 is a high-performance enterprise storage platform presenting outstanding capacity and protection for use in growing SAN environments.
Dell/EMC CX3-80 (Connects to 240 Servers and scales to 239TB) Premier 4Gb SAN Array
GREAT FOR
Very heavy transaction processing
- Databases
- Email/messaging
Maximum high speed large block data transfers
- Backup-to-disk
- Audio/video streaming
- Replication
Highly compute-intensive applications
- Seismic data analysis
- Computational chemistry
- Genomic sequencing
The Dell/EMC CX3-80 is a high-availability enterprise storage platform delivering exceptional performance and protection for use in large SAN environments requiring a high degree of performance and scalability.
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