Dell/EMC Alliance

Simple, Scalable and Affordable

The Dell AX4-5 arrays combine low cost, easy to use features with the scalability and functionality of advanced storage arrays. With the ability to provide consolidated storage for up to 64 hosts and to support up to 60 hard drives that can be a mix of 2.5” SAS, 3.5” SAS and 3.5” SATA, the AX4-5 is designed to meet your changing data management needs.

With both 1Gbit iSCSI and 4Gbit Fibre Channel models, the AX4-5 enables organizations to choose a network interconnect that is right for their them. A new feature now available on the AX4-5F is the option for four 4Gbit (FC4) ports per controller, enabling increased throughput and more hosts directly connected to the array, which can potentially eliminate the need for a fibre channel switch for smaller SAN implementations.

In addition, both the AX4-5F and the AX4-5I now support 2.5” 10K SAS hard drives. These drives are attractive for those looking to reduce power related expenses and up-front costs versus 3.5” SAS drives.

Continuing a History of Innovation, Dell/EMC CX4 Series Enhances Flexibility, Enterprise Performance and Management Options
Now available with 10Gbit iSCSI connectivity and drive spin-down

Since their launch in August of 2008, the Dell/EMC CX4 storage arrays have added to the CX reputation of flexibility, ease-of-use, and innovation. This tradition continues with the announcement of additional features for the CX4 series that are designed to help you optimize your storage environment. The arrays now support both 10Gbit iSCSI and 8Gbit Fibre Channel connectivity on the same array, so that you can utilize the Enterprise-level networking option that best meets your needs. In addition, drive spin down is included with the array to help you better manage your power and cooling requirements and cost. Lastly, new enhancements to virtual provisioning and storage management in virtualized server environments have been added to help you reduce hardware costs and management time and effort.

Dell/EMC CX Series

Dell AX Series

Now available with 8Gbit Fibre Channel connectivity and support for larger Enterprise Flash Drives.

Combining the simplicity of AX with the scalability of CX, the Dell AX4-5 storage arrays deliver performance, expandability, and advanced data management features in one, easy to use and affordable storage solution.

SAN Connectivity

Dell/EMC NX4

Complete your storage area network with switches and HBAs that have been tested and validated to work with Dell/EMC products.

Now users in multiprotocol environments can share files easily and efficiently. The Dell NX4 offers advanced file management for Windows, Linux, and UNIX environments, plus the flexibility to support stranded application servers via iSCSI and Fibre Channel.

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Resources

Dell AX4-5 Spec Sheet

Array-based Storage Software

Dell/EMC CX Series Software Brochure

Dell/EMC Brochure

Leveraging Dell/EMC CX4 with Enterprise Flash Drives for Oracle® Database Deployments

An Introduction to Dell/EMC Storage Device Technology

Upgrading to Dell/EMC CX4 Series Storage Systems

iSCSI Superior Storage for Virtualization

Podcast: Using iSCSI to Improve Deployment of Storage Area Networks

Practice Consideration for Dell/EMC CX3 FC/iSCSI Storage Systems

Dell/EMC CX Series Initial Configuration

The Best of Both SAN Storage Worlds

Dell/EMC CX4 Series Arrays Overview

Dell/EMC CX4 Virtual Provisioning Overview

The New Storage: Flexible, Scalable, and Green

The Advantages of Deploying Dell/EMC CX4 Storage in Microsoft Exchange Environments

Dell/EMC CX4 and Dell PowerEdge Blades for Oracle^® and Microsoft^® Exchange^® Environments

Course: Dell SAN Management (Covers fundamentals, setup, configuration and management of Dell/EMC storage arrays focusing on the Dell/EMC CX series)

Case Study: PGS Software - Geared for Growth

Case Study: Signalbau Huber GmbH - Green Light for Growth

Webcast: Designed for Today's Needs Architected for Tomorrow's Challenges

CX4 Video Resources

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