Introduction - Dell DX6000G User Manual

Introduction

The Dell DX Object Storage Platform provides a simple and cost effective
pool of storage for less active or fixed content. The object storage platform
allows you to:
• Expand the capacity to meet rapidly changing needs without disrupting
services.
• Set policies for file retention and replication.
• Distribute information to multiple geographic locations.
• Integrate through an HTTP based interface.
• Integrate through a CIFS/NFS Gateway
The DX Object Storage Platform includes the following hardware and
software:
Dell DX6a00 Cluster Services Node (where a is a variable that indicates
•
generation).
Two or more Dell DX6axyS Object Storage Nodes (where a is a variable
•
that indicates generation, and the variables xy indicate the number of
drives. For example, 6012S indicates a 12-drive storage node).
• Dell DX6a00G Cluster File Server (optional) (where a is a variable that
indicates generation and "G" indicates a general support node).
• A preinstalled operating system and Dell OpenManage software on the DX
Cluster Services Node.
• Dell DX Object Storage Platform software.
• A pre-installed operating system on the DX Cluster File Server.
• Dell DX Cluster File Server software.
Table 1-1 lists the terms used in this document to refer to various
components of the DX Object Storage Platform.
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