System Requirement And Recommended Product - NEC M310 Configuration Manual

2. M110 Component Selection (4)

(1) System Requirement and Recommended Product

An M110 Disk Array Unit does not include disk drives. A controller unit is not included with a base unit.
Both the array controller unit and a controller card are required. The following steps and lists are
references for choosing an appropriate product combination.
(1) Host I/F is determined.
(2) Space-saving is
required.
(3) High reliability and
availability are required.
(4) Low cost is required.
If FC, choose 8/16Gb FC 2/4/8 ports.
If 1Gb iSCSI, choose 1Gb iSCSI Copper 2/4/8 ports.
If 10Gb iSCSI, choose 10Gb iSCSI Copper/Optical 2/4/8 ports.
YES
If 12Gb SAS, choose 12Gb SAS 4/8 ports.
If Combo, choose 8/16Gb FC 2/4 ports and 1/10Gb iSCSI
Copper/Optical 2/4 ports.
Ø Refer to M110 Component Selection (2-1): Product List,
b) Host Port Card
Ø Refer to M110 Component Selection (2-3) Choose Host
NO
I/F
Choose M110 Disk Array Unit (2.5" model)
YES
Ø Refer to M110 Component Selection (2-1): Product List,
a) Base Unit
Choose Dual Controller Configuration (Controller card x 2)
YES
Ø Refer to M110 Component Selection (2-4): Dual
Controller vs. Single Controller
Choose Single Controller Configuration (Controller Card x
YES
1)
Ø Refer to M110 Component Selection (2-4): Dual
Controller vs. Single Controller
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