EMC VNX5300 Hardware Information Manual page 3

Overview
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The VNX series is targeted at the entry-level to high-end/large-capacity storage
environments that require advanced features, flexibility and configurability. The VNX
series provides significant advancements in efficiency, simplicity, and performance.
Benefits include:
Support for File (CIFS and NFS), Block (FC, iSCSI & FCoE) and Object
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Simple conversions when starting with a VNX series Block only platform by
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simply adding File services or starting with File only and adding Block services
Support for both block and file auto-tiering with Fully Automated Storage Tiering
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(FAST) for Virtual Pools (VP - FAST VP)
Unified replication with RecoverPoint support for both file and block data
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Updated unified management with Unisphere
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unified user experience
As an mid-range/entry level storage platform offering Block services, File service
and Unified services, the VNX5300 platform
make up the VNX series. For a quick look at the VNX5300 platform hardware
features, see Table 1, "VNX5300 hardware feature quick reference,"
Example of a Block and File VNX5300 platform with front bezel
Note: A Block only VNX5300 platform only includes an SPS and a DPE.
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