Put the latest storage technology to work for you.
The PowerVault™ NX3100 is a capacity-dense, dedicated NAS solution integrated with enhanced file-sharing software designed to help smaller offices stay efficient and productive. It’s also flexible enough to support applications (block data) to help people with limited resources save time and not have to manage separate types of storage.
- Supports up to 24TB in a compact 2U chassis.
- Expands externally with Dell's PowerVault, EqualLogic™ and EMC arrays, up to 384TB total external capacity.
- Ships with everything you need; automated initial setup and configuration wizard lets you easily "set and forget."
Share up to 576TB of Files and Application Data.
- Grow capacity internally up to 36TB, using 12 data drives in a compact 2U chassis. Choose from 450GB/600GB SAS or 1TB/2TB/3TB near-line SAS. The NX3100 system grows with your business needs.
- Expand capacity externally with a wide selection of Dell’s PowerVault™ arrays for up to 576TB maximum capacity.
- Manage your data with the built-in data management software. Create policy based actions to move, backup or otherwise manage the lifecycle of your data.
- Deliver better managed file services across Server Message Block (SMB) and NFS with File Services Resource Manager (FSRM).
Storage technology that works for you
The NX3100 offers of the right mix of high storage capacity and software to keep your storage network highly efficient. The factory-installed Windows® Storage Server 2008 R2 x64 operating system condenses the top file-serving features from Windows® Server 2008 and adds advanced storage management features designed for faster, more efficient and more reliable file sharing.- Choose higher-capacity or higher-performance with select SAS, near-line SAS and SATA hard drives.
- Reduce duplicate files (transparent file-level deduplication) with single-instance storage (SIS).
- Access information faster through Distributed File System (DFS) namespaces.
- Share files across Windows and non-Windows clients with CIFS (SMB 2.0) and NFS.
Set Up and Manage with Ease
The PowerVault™ NX3100 integrates everything you need, right out of the box, to begin sharing information safely and efficiently, without wasting time, money and resources building a file server from scratch.- Automates setup and configuration with the “initial configuration task” tool.
- Supports unlimited users through included client-added licenses (CALs).
- Manages your information remotely through a web-based browser using Remote Desktop and the Microsoft Management Console.
Headless operation and remote management are offered through the integrated Dell™ Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) and Java Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). In addition, the Remote Desktop for Administration feature in Windows® Storage Server 2008 R2 provides remote administration of recurring management tasks, saving valuable time and resources.
Operating System
- Windows® Storage Server 2008 Standard Edition
File Access Protocols
- CIFS, NFS, FTP
Type of Data Supported
File and Block
Form Factor
- 2U rack-mount
Processor
- Number of Processors
1 or 2
Processors Supported
Intel® Xeon® E5506, 1.86GHz/4M, 2C 80W & 5620 procs
Storage
- 12, 3.5" data drives
(there are also two additional, 2.5" drives for the OS)
Memory
6GB, 12GB or 24GB DDR3
Max Internal Capacity
24TB raw (with near-line SAS)
Drives Supported
SAS (15K): 450GB, 600GB
Near-line SAS (7.2K): 1TB, 2TB*
RAID
- H700 (internal drives), H800 (external drives)
Hardware RAID Levels (factory-installable options)
R1 + R5/R1 + R6
Hardware RAID Levels (custom-configurable options)
0, 1, 5, 10, 50, 6
Management
- Dell OpenManage™ featuring Dell Management Console
Remote Management
Optional iDRAC Enterprise or Native Java RDP plug-in
Data Protection Features
- SIS, DFS-R, Snapshots (VSS)
Chassis
- 3.42 H x 17.53 W x 26.17 D (in)
86.7 H x 445.2 W x 664.6 D (mm)
External Scalability
PowerVault, EqualLogic and EMC arrays (DAS and SAN)
Slots
2 x4 PCIe + 1 x8 PCIe
Availability
Hot-plug hard drives, Hot-plug redundant power, Hot-plug redundant cooling
No cluster support
Rack Support
ReadyRails™ sliding rails for 4-post racks, static
ReadyRails™ for 4-post and 2-post racks
Regulatory
- Regulatory Model: E13S (12 Hard Drives Configuration)
Regulatory Type: E13S001 (12 Hard Drives Configuration)
Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment
Hardware Support Service Plans
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