Latest generation NX Windows NAS appliance.
Dell Storage NX network attached storage is an affordable NAS appliance harnessing the innovations of Windows Storage Server 2016.
| Product Configurations | Model NX430 | Model NX3230 | Model NX3330 |
| Storage | Always four (4) 3.5” internal drives that must be identical in capacity and type (NL-SAS or SATA) | Up to 12 x 3.5” drives | Up to 4 x 2.5” SAS hard drives |
| Max Internal Capacity | 40TB raw capacity (with 10TB NL-SAS) | 120TB raw capacity using 10TB HDDs | Leverages shared storage arrays attached via SAS, iSCSI or FC |
| Types of Data | File and Block (Microsoft iSCSI target) | File and Block (Microsoft iSCSI target) | File and Block |
| Drive Capacities | SATA (7.2K): 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB NL-SAS (7.2K): 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB, 10TB | SATA (7.2K): 2TB, 4TB NL-SAS (7.2K): 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB, 10TB SAS (10K): 600GB, 1.2TB SAS (15K): 600GB
| Leverages shared storage arrays attached via SAS, iSCSI or FC |
| External Expansion | PowerVault MD RBODs and MD JBODs (JBODs require PERC or OS level RAID) | PowerVault, EqualLogic and Compellent controllers and arrays | Gateway to PowerVault MD3, EqualLogic or Compellent |
| Technical Highlights | Model NX430 | Model NX3230 | Model NX3330 |
| Form Factor | 1U rack mount system | 2U rack mount system | 1U rack mount system |
| Processor | Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1220 v5 | Intel Xeon E5-2609 v3 1.9GHz, 15M Cache, 85W or Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 2.4GHz, 20M Cache, 85W | Intel Xeon E5-2609 v3 1.9GHz,15M Cache, 85W or Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 2.4GHz,20M Cache, 85W |
| File Access Protocols | CIFS, NFS, FTP, SMB3, SMB Direct (RDMA) | CIFS, NFS, FTP, SMB3.0, SMB Direct (RDMA) | CIFS, NFS, FTP, SMB3.0, SMB Direct (RDMA) |
| Block Access Protocols | Microsoft iSCSI Target | Microsoft iSCSI target | Leverages shared storage back end for block access or Microsoft iSCSI Target |
| OS supported | Windows Storage Server 2016 (Standard and Workgroup Editions) | Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2016 Standard Edition | Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2016 Standard Edition |
| Standard RAID Options | RAID 5 | OS HDDs (on rear 2.5” HDDs) are always RAID1. Data HDDs can be configured from factory in RAID5 or RAID6 (minimum 4 HDDs).The internal PERC can support additional customer configurable RAID options. | 2 HDDs for OS (RAID 1) or 4 HDD for OS (RAID 5) with PERC H310 |
| Custom RAID Options | 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 with the PowerEdge Raid Controller (PERC) H730 | As supported by internal PERC H730 (0,1,5,6,10,50,60) | n/a |
| RAID Controller | PERC H730 (internal drives) or H830 (optional for external drives) | PERC H730 (internal HDDs) | PERC H330 |
| Power | Model NX430 | Model NX3230 | Model NX3330 |
| AC Power/Max Current | Redundant, 350W | Redundant and non-redundant hot-plug 750W and 1100W PSU options | Redundant and non-redundant hot-plug 750W PSU options |
| Chassis | Model NX430 | Model NX3230 | Model NX3330 |
| Weight (Maximum) | 13.8 kg (30.42lb) | 27.6kg (60.84lb) | 16.9kg (37lbs) |
| Height | 42.8 mm (1.68 in) | 8.73 cm (3.44 in) | 4.28 cm (1.68 in) |
| Width | With rack latches - 482.4mm (18.99") Without rack latches - 434.0mm (17.08") | 44.40 cm (17.49 in) | 48.23 cm (18.98 in) |
| Depth | With redundant power supply unit - 677.3mm (26.66")(includes bezel) | 68.40 cm (26.92 in) (excludes bezel) | 70.05 cm (27.57 in) (excludes bezel) |
| Availability | Hot-plug hard drives, hot-plug power | Hot-plug hard drives, hot-plug redundant power, hot-plug redundant cooling ECC memory | Hot-plug hard drives, hot-plug redundant power, hot-plug redundant cooling ECC memory |
| Cluster Support | Not recommended | No | Yes, up to 64 nodes |
| Rack support | ReadyRails™ sliding rails with optional cable management arm for 4-post racks (optional adapter brackets required for threaded hole racks) | ReadyRails™ II sliding rails for tool-less mounting in 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4-post threaded hole racks, with support for optional toolless cable management arm | ReadyRails II sliding rails for tool-less mounting in 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled |
| Slots | 2 x PCle (both with Gen3) PCle Slot-1: PCle x8 connector with x4 bandwidth; half-length / half-height PCle Slot-2: PCle x16 connector with x8 bandwidth; half-length / full-height | Six PCIe 3.0 slots (four with x16 bandwidth and two with x8 bandwidth) | 3 PCIe 3.0 slots (2 with x16 bandwidth and 1 with x8 bandwidth); all slots are LP (low profile) |
Management
Dell OpenManage™ featuring Dell Management Console, iDRAC8 Enterprise, Native Java RDP plug-in or Windows Server Management interface
Data Protection Features
DFS-R (Replication), VSS (Snapshots)
Data Management Features
Data deduplication with compression, FCI (File Classification Infrastructure), FSRM (File Server Resource Manager)
Regulatory
Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment
Enhanced NAS
The Dell Storage NX storage appliances are easy to use and manage through a familiar, central management interface for stand-alone or cluster configurations:- OS pre-installed for easy deployment
- Optimized for file serving with Windows Storage Server 2016
- Clustering capabilities when using the NX3330
NAS gateway option
Leverage additional SAN arrays for massive external expansion by installing the NX3330 option as a NAS gateway. Support for clustering up to 64 nodes leveraging Clustered Shared Volumes (CSV) when connected to PowerVault MD3, EqualLogic or Dell Compellent storage arrays.
Simple Management
Spend less time managing data and more time building your business using Microsoft® System Center and the Remote Desktop for Administration feature in Windows Storage Server 2016 or the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC7) Enterprise Edition to manage your data. In addition, you’re able to efficiently utilize NAS capacity resources and optimize your disk space with integrated features within the Dell Storage NX family, including:
- Data
reduplication - Thin provisioning
- DFS-R synchronization capabilities across limited bandwidth network connections in distributed and remote office environments
- Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) for SMB file shares that allows backup operations using snapshots of remote file shares supporting SMB-based server applications
Updated OS
The Dell Storage NX family features Windows Storage Server 2016 software offering Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2016 performance and versatility in the NAS appliances. It includes:
- Latest SMB 3.0 features that support Hyper-V and SQL server
- Continuous availability and failover clustering with NFS and iSCSI
- Automatic detection and use of multiple network connections between SMB client and server
Dell Storage NX3230
Effectively manages both file and block data with advanced software for efficient, adaptable data sharing.Dell Storage NX3330
Cluster-ready NAS that offers efficient deployment and integration with high availability to simplify data management.- Dual-socket, 1U rack mount NAS server and gateway
- Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family
- Up to 32GB* memory
- Two or four hot-swap 2.5” SAS drives for OS
- Leveraging the PowerEdge R630 server precision technology.
Powervault NX430
Network attached storage that offers automated setup and data management capabilities for efficient data sharing.Dell EMC offers complete end-to-end services
Optimizing the IT lifecycle is vital. Dell EMC has expert services* for all lifecycle phases that save you time and resources, reduce effort, and improve your IT experience.
ProSupport
Gain the freedom to focus on your business with ProSupport. Our most complete support offer, ProSupport Plus, with SupportAssist, improves performance and stability with automated proactive monitoring, collaborative third-party assistance, a dedicated Technical Account Manager and 24x7 global access to elite Dell EMC engineers.
ProDeploy
ProDeploy Enterprise Suite helps you get more out of technology starting on day one. Trust Dell EMC experts to lead deployments from basic hardware installations through planning, configuration and complex integrations. Our complete suite of deployment services and professional certifications helps you achieve business outcomes today and tomorrow.
Training
Education Services offers an expansive suite of training services with multiple delivery methods, including instructor-led, self-paced online and virtual instructor-led training. With comprehensive and flexible training programs, we make it easy to ensure your staff has the skills they need to successfully manage and utilize your new technology to its full potential.
Consulting
Consulting services give expert guidance to help you grow, optimize and transform your IT environment at your own pace and budget. We employ a broad range of certified consultants and engineers, backed by program management teams, who can deliver deep technical expertise. We give you the confidence that your project will be done right and on time.