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Chapter 1 - VMA-series Overview
Features
Physical Components
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The Memory Array:
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Combines standard memory technology and Violin intelligence to create a
high-bandwidth, high IOPS, low latency, cost-effective memory array.
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Operates as a direct-attached or SAN-attached (vSHARE) storage system
that can be used for swap space, file systems, or exported as raw Logical
Unit Numbers (LUNs) or devices. Supports fast random or sequential
access operations as there are no mechanical heads to move or spindles to
spin.
•
In the base configuration it directly connects via PCI Express (PCIe) to
one or two host computers running Windows or Linux, or to a Memory
Gateway.
•
Alternatively, it may be connected to a storage area network (SAN) via
Fibre Channel or Ethernet (iSCSI).
•
Is designed for highly reliable data center operation. The system is built with
spare
Power
Supplies, Fans, and
(VIMMs).
Chassis
Figure 1.1
illustrates the front view of the Memory Array chassis and
illustrates the rear view.
Front View
The front panel has the Power and Reset buttons that allow you to start, stop, or
reset the Memory Array.
USB
Ports
Figure 1.1 Memory Array - Front View
VMA-series Memory Array Installation and Service Guide
Violin Intelligent Memory Modules
A
RAID
B
ADMIN
Front
LEDs
Figure 1.2
Reset
Power
Button
Button
HP-AM456-9002A Rev 01
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