Dell SCv3000 Series Storage Arrays
Our most affordable hybrid array
New entry point to SC Series auto-tiering and enterprise-class storage features
Our most affordable hybrid array
New entry point to SC Series auto-tiering and enterprise-class storage features
Tech Specs & Customization
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Functional
Array configurations
All-flash, hybrid or HDD arrays
Storage format
Block (SAN)*
Max SAN hosts: 250
Max initiator ports: 500
Max LUN size 500TB
Max number of LUNs: 1000
Max number of snapshots: 4096
Max IOPS: 665,000*
Max IOPS (with latency less than 1ms): 540,000*
Max IOPS (80% reads, 20% writes): 231,000*
Max throughput (reads): 19,000 MB/s*
Max throughput (writes): 9,500 MB/s*
Expansion Capacity
Supported expansion enclosures
SCv300: 12 x 3.5” drive bays (12Gb SAS)
SCv320: 24 x 2.5” drive bays (12Gb SAS)
SCv360: 60 x 3.5” drive bays (12Gb SAS)*
Maximum drive count
222 per array (internal plus external expansion), more in federated systems*
Max raw capacity
1PB per array* (SSD or HDD), more in federated systems
Storage media
SAS and NL-SAS drives; different drive types, transfer rates and rotational speeds can be mixed in the same system.
SSD: write-intensive and read-intensive drives
HDD: 15K, 10K, 7.2K RPM
Network and Expansion I/O
Front-end-network protocols
FC, iSCSI, SAS (supports simultaneous multiprotocol): FC + iSCSI or SAS + iSCSI)
Max 16Gb FC ports
8 per array (SFP+)
Max 10Gb iSCSI ports
16 SFP+ or BaseT per array
Max 12Gb SAS ports
Up to 8 12Gb SAS ports*
Management ports
2 per array (1Gb BASE-T)
Back-end expansion protocols
12Gb SAS
Max back-end expansion ports
8 per array
Up to 16 expansion enclosures per array
Data Optimization
Auto-tiering method
Policy-based migration based on real-time data usage, customizable 512KB-4MB page size.
Auto-tiering structure
Up to 3 primary (media-based) tiers total, up to 2 SSD tiers (write- and read-intensive SSDs)
Tiering customizations
User-defined profiles, option to “pin” volumes to any tier
RAID support
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, RAID 10, and RAID 10 DM (Dual Mirror); any combination of RAID levels can exist on a single array
RAID tiering
Auto-provisions and dynamically restripes multiple RAID levels on the same tier; no need to pre-allocate RAID groups
Thin provisioning
Active by default on all volumes, operates at full performance across all features
Thin snapshots
Records changes only, snapshots auto-migrate to lower-cost storage
Intelligent compression
Selectable option per volume
Applies to SSDs, HDDs or both in hybrid configurations
HDD optimization
FastTrack moves frequently accessed data to outer tracks for quicker response times
Management
Management interface
Browser-based (HTML 5):
Unisphere for SC (element manager)
Unisphere Central (multi-array management)
CloudIQ (cloud-based analytics and monitoring)
Client application:
Dell Storage Manager (multi-array, multi-site, cross-platform management)
Federation
Create large multi-array systems under unified management, with seamless workload migration between arrays via included Live Migrate feature. Add arrays non-disruptively, efficiently utilizing their combined capacity and performance. Volume Advisor monitors federated arrays to suggest optimal data placement and load balancing. Volume movement does not impact snapshots or replication data protection.*
Scripting support
Microsoft PowerShell API
RESTful API
Host OS support
Microsoft® Windows Server®, Novell® NetWare, SLES, VMware®, Citrix® XenServer®, RedHat®
Third-party application integration
VMware, Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, OpenStack™, Symantec™, Commvault®, Veeam®, Docker™ -- see SC Series Management spec sheet for more details
Coexistence with PS Series arrays
Replication in either direction
Day-to-day management from a single interface
Thin import: space-efficient, non-disruptive data migration from PS Series arrays
Certifications
VMware vSphere Metro Storage Cluster, VMware SRM, Veritas Storage Foundations Suite; see Dell Storage Support Matrix for additional certifications and details
Reporting/alerts
Support assist (phone home), remote diagnostics and performance monitoring, automated alerts, reports and notifications, departmental chargeback
Firmware updates
Online, non-disruptive.* Firmware may be set to download automatically, with option to trigger installation manually if desired.
Workload management
QoS, VVOLs
Data Mobility
Replication
Replicates with other SC Series arrays*
Synchronous/Asynchronous via FC or iSCSI
Per-volume QoS bandwidth prioritization
Target/source relationships may be one-to-many or many-to-one
Supports all SC data services on source and target volumes
Change replication types and topologies on demand
Supports cross-platform replication with PS Series/EqualLogic arrays (either direction)
Volume mobility
Live Migrate (included in base product) enables host-transparent data movement among arrays; see also Federation section
Federated multi-array systems
Live Migrate (included in base product) enables host-transparent movement of volumes among arrays
Snapshots maintained/preserved during migration
Thin Import
Space-efficient, non-disruptive data migration from PS Series (EqualLogic) arrays
Thin Clones
Clone standalone volumes with zero duplication of data
Clones maintain independent snapshots and replication
Ideal for VDI, test/dev, other applications that require discrete instances of common data
More efficient than dedupe for database copies
Physical
SCv3000
Rack size: 3U
Height: 13.33 cm (5.25 inches)
Width: 44.5 cm (17.52 inches)
Depth: 78.5 cm (30.9 inches)
Weight at maximum configuration: 24.22 kg (53.4 lb)
Weight empty: 15.15 kg (33.4 lb)
SCv3020
Rack size: 3U
Height: 13.33 cm (5.25 inches)
Width: 44.5 cm (17.52 inches)
Depth: 78.5 cm (30.9 inches)
Weight at maximum configuration: 24.22 kg (53.4 lb)
Weight empty: 15.15 kg (33.4 lb)
Environmental Operating Conditions
Operating temperature: 50 - 95°F (10 - 35°C)
Non-operating temperature: -40 - 149°F (-40 - 65°C)
Operating humidity ranges (non-condensing): 10% to 80% with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point
Non-operating humidity (non-condensing): 5% to 95% with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point
Inlet type: NEMA 5-15/CS22.2, n°42
Power
Power/wattage: 2 hot-swappable power supplies (1378W or 1485W options available, wattage type not interchangeable after point of sale)
Maximum output power: 1378W supply option: 1378 W; 1485W supply option: 1485 W
Maximum input power: 1378W supply option: 1584 W; 1485W supply option: 1688 W
Maximum input current: 1378W supply option: 16 A, 1485W supply option: 8.8 A
Maximum inrush current: 55A for 10 ms or less
Nominal input voltage operating range: 1378W supply option: 100-240 VAC; 1485W supply option: 200-240 VAC
Nominal input frequency: 50/60 Hz
Maximum thermal output/heat dissipation: 1378W option: 5,770 BTU per hour; 1485 option: 5,760 BTU per hour (for all-in-one base appliance, no expansion enclosures)
Support
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