An automated load-balancing system moves data across all of the active RAID sets and device performance can be optimized in real time.Īll PS4100 Series Storage Arrays are based on the same hardware architecture, with all components (storage controllers, power units and disk drives) accommodated within the one chassis. Please refer to separate “Enterprise Data Services” profile for further details.Along with other models, the status of PS4100E components is regularly monitored for potential problems.

The PS4100E model supports NL-SAS drives only.The software suite provided with each PS4100 Series Array includes Auto-Snapshot Manager (for creation of snapshots and recovery of file systems and SQL Server databases), PS Group Manager (a web-based management GUI), Thin Provisioning awareness for vSphere and various tools for Windows and VMware host management, data recovery and multi-path I/O support. The main difference between models is with storage capacity or type of disk drives supported (SAS or NL-SAS). Each array has in-built Peer Provisioning mechanisms, meaning that new arrays are automatically configured into the existing SAN.Įach PS4100 Series Array comes configured with all hardware, as well as a fully licensed software suite of Enterprise Data Services, ready to work either as a stand-alone storage array or as a member of a complete SAN system. Data loads are distributed evenly between the peers to improve performance levels and data protection. This is a system where each array (or peer) collaborates with other peers in the SAN in an equal-partner relationship. The PS4100 Series will eventually replace the previously announced PS4000 Series.The PS (Peer Storage) Series arrays are built on what Dell EqualLogic call their “Peer Storage Architecture”. Each model is designed to provide remote office and small to medium-size business with enterprise-level features and reliability, in contrast to the EqualLogic PS6100 Series which caters more for the extended demands of Enterprise Data Centers. The series is comprised of four models: two with 2.5 inch drive support (PS4100X, PS4100XV 2.5 Inch) and two with 3.5 inch drive support (PS4100E, PS4100XV 3.5 Inch). The Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Series of virtualized iSCSI Storage Arrays were announced in August 2011. Storage Performance Monitoring and Tuning Dell EqualLogic – Enterprise Data ServicesĮqualLogic Host Software (Windows/VMware)

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