EMC VNX Series Hardware Information Manual page 8

VNX5500 Block and File product description
Hardware features
Minimum Maximum
form # of Drive
factor drives types
4U-7U 250 3.5 in.
SAS,
NL-SAS,
Flash,
and 2.5
in. 10 K
SAS
1. MPFS = Multi-Path File System
2. pNFS = parallel-NFS
3. BE = back end
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Contained in a 7 to 10U architecture, the Block and File (Unified) VNX5500 platform
weighs approximately 280.5 lb (127.23 kg) to 303.5 lb (137.67 kg) fully loaded
depending on the disk drives used in the 3U DPE. With the 2U Data Mover enclosure
having the deepest dimension within the cabinet, the Block and File (Unified) VNX5500
measures 12.25 to 17.5 inches (7 to 10U) high x 18.92 inches wide x 24.25 inches deep
(31.11 to 44.45 cm x 48.05 cm x 61.59). Between the front and rear enclosure, a
midplane distributes power and signals to all the enclosure components. The CPU
modules and the power supply/cooling modules plug directly into the midplane
connections.
Note: The previously mentioned dimensions are approximate and do not include the
cabinet enclosure.
For physical, environmental, and power details, refer to the
Technical Specifications and Operating Limits
Table 1 VNX5500 hardware feature quick reference
File
Config. System
I/O slots memory
per Data Data per Data
Mover Movers Mover
4 1, 2, or 12 GB
3
1. A fully loaded VNX5500 (without any DAEs) includes two 1U Control Stations, one 3U DPE (with
two SPs), one dual 1U SPS, and two 2U Data Mover enclosures with three Data Movers. In this fully
loaded Block and File (Unified) VNX5500 platform, the 3U DPE (with two SPSs) can have either 15
(3.5-inch) drives or 25 (2.5-inch) drives. Separately, the 15 (3.5-inch) drives weigh 34 lb (15.42
kg) and the 25 (2.5-inch) drives weigh 13.5 lb (6.13 kg), respectively.
document.
Block
Config.
I/O
slots Built-in
Protocols per SP I/O ports SPs
NFS, 2 4 FC
CIFS, ports
1
MPFS plus 2
3
and BE SAS
2
pNFS ports
1
VNX5500 Storage System
System
memory
per SP Protocols
2 12 GB FC, iSCSI,
and FCoE