Capacity Expansion

Simple solutions for increasing capacity with limited resources

Managing and handling the increasing amount of data you have to deal with shouldn’t take time away from running your business. That’s why Dell designs direct attached storage (DAS) devices that allow you to quickly and easily expand server storage that has reached maximum capacity.

Business need

  • Volume of data — Data is growing fast and you need to increase storage with limited budgets.
  • Reduce complexity — With limited IT staff, you need simple solutions without adding complexity to your business.

Dell’s solution — Dell engineers a variety of DAS solutions based on industry-standard solutions, so small and medium businesses are free from high-cost proprietary alternatives. Designed to fit how your business works, Dell DAS solutions let you create a tiered storage structure to help you match application workload with the appropriate storage.

Benefits

  • Ease of management — Consolidating data from multiple servers or locations onto a single DAS helps you lower storage management overhead.
  • Ease of use — DAS uses the same technology as your existing server storage, so you can expand storage capacity without adding complexity to your existing infrastructure.

Why Dell?
As your business technology provider, Dell helps you cut costs and complexity for your IT with expert advice and the right systems and services that help you focus on the time you need to service your customers.

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 PowerVault MD1200 

PowerVault MD3200i


Basic Server Expansion

PowerVault MD1200

Multiserver Expansion Array

PowerVault MD3200i 

Versatile high-capacity storage for mainstream applications

  • Single-server expansion
  • Direct connection to seamlessly expand the capacity of single Dell PowerEdge™ servers
  • Up to 24TB internal usable space and daisy chain up to 8 additional arrays
  • Storage management through a single, common interface helps reduce resource load on the system

  



                                                          

High-availability storage expansion for multiple servers

  • Multiple server expansion with optional advanced data management features
  • Connect up to 8 servers to single array
  • Expand up to 96 disks using additional arrays
  • Increased application availability and decreased backup window
  • Up to 24TB internal usable space and ability to add up to 96 disks using additional arrays
  • Easy system management with wizard-based configuration (Software detects and alerts you of any problems and launches an automatic recovery guru to help troubleshoot and resolve the issues.)
  • Optional data protection features, including snapshots, virtual disk copy (VDC) and self-encrypting drives (SEDs) with Secure Erase, which encrypts data written to the drive and decrypts data read from the drive, and locks to prevent unauthorized access

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Get a fast, accurate, benchmarked assessment that delivers:

> Clear understanding of your systems utilization and capacity

> Storage/Network/Facilities impact

> Consolidation scenarios

> Return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses for budgeting

Solution design is the path to success. Dell technical experts deliver experienced-based best practice:

> Detailed architecture and processes

> Implementation plan, guidance and timelines

> Risk mitigation during transition

 

Free your IT staff and minimize end-user disruptions. The Dell suite of installation services for servers, storage systems and switches includes:

> Full production implementation
 
> Quality inspections

> Systems configuration and integration

Choose the options that align to how you use your technology through a suite of services that offers:

> Expertise for specialized applications and technology

> Proactive problem avoidance to maximize uptime

> Rapid response to reduce downtime

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