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Dell AX150 Brief

Dell AX150 Brief

Network storage system

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The Dell/EMC AX150
and AX150i can be
deployed in 4 simple
steps and offer highly
available networked
storage at breakthrough
pricing
Dell Enterprise Systems Group
Dell |EMC AX150/AX150i
Network Storage System
Key Points
Shared storage for up to 10 servers using either a familiar Gigabit
Ethernet ("AX150i") or a higher performance Fibre Channel (FC)
network ("AX150").
Customer installable and scalable - Ideal for small businesses or
departments/workgroups in large enterprises. Simple, appliance-like
installation process helps you deploy a SAN (Storage Area Network)
in four easy steps
Large storage capacity – scales from 750GB up to 6 TB of storage
Data protection – Redundant storage processors, fully redundant "N+1
Power" and UPS or battery-backed cache create a highly available
architecture. SATA-II hard drives provide increased performance
versus standard SATA drives.
Simplified, integrated management features– Includes all the easy-to-use
software you need for management, snapshots, and automated data
path failover. And, you can add servers to the array at no additional
software cost.
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INFOBrief
March 2006

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Summary of Contents for Dell AX150

  • Page 1 INFOBrief Dell |EMC AX150/AX150i Network Storage System Key Points • The Dell/EMC AX150 Shared storage for up to 10 servers using either a familiar Gigabit and AX150i can be Ethernet (“AX150i”) or a higher performance Fibre Channel (FC) deployed in 4 simple network (“AX150”).
  • Page 2: Product Description

    Integrated Management Features Make It Easy The AX150 is bundled with all the easy-to-use software you need to assure data availability. Once you connect the AX150 to a server, the installation and setup wizards help you configure the system for your needs in four simple steps.
  • Page 3 Linux® operating systems • Single console management of CX and AX arrays with optional management software. Figure1 – Array-based management software: browser-based management for the AX150 and AX150i Available for AX150 only. Dell Enterprise Systems Group Page 3 March 2006...
  • Page 4 Architected for Reliability and High Availability The AX150 and AX150i consist of up to two active/active storage processors and hold up to twelve 250 GB or 500 GB SATA-II disk drives. They feature redundant fans, and fully redundant “N+1” power supplies in a single 2U chassis.
  • Page 5 Remote mirroring MirrorView MirrorView Table 1: AX150 and AX150i Feature Comparison to the CX300, CX500, and CX700 Valued Features for the Entry-Level Market All Dell/EMC arrays provide investment protection that lets you meet future requirements by leveraging existing hardware assets and a common management environment.
  • Page 6 The Benefits: A Business Perspective The AX150 and AX150i storage arrays are designed to meet the challenges you face: • Continuous data growth with no end in sight • The need to keep digital information available all the time •...
  • Page 7: Service And Support

    Dell technology. Dell offers services across the storage lifecycle that can help you plan a storage solution that is aligned with your IT objectives, then efficiently implement the technology into your business and maintain your SAN solution at peak performance to support your critical business operations.
  • Page 8 IT staff with the skills they need to proficiently manage your new Dell/EMC AX150 SAN. Maintain After your Dell/EMC AX150 is fully operational, Dell can help keep it running smoothly. Dell's support services can help you maximize your SAN's availability and performance.
  • Page 9 Advanced functionality, for simplified management and streamlined backups. Dell cannot be responsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right to cancel orders arising from such errors. 3 Service may be provided by third-party. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting.

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