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Centralized storage, file sharing and storage consolidation with iSCSI and Fibre Channel technology
Dell Compellent FS8600Unify block and file storage on the Dell™ Compellent platform with the intelligent, highly-efficient Storage Center SAN and the FS8600 scale-out NAS. View Details | EqualLogic FS7500Grow block and file capacity non-disruptively with EqualLogic™ FS7500, the only scale-out unified storage solution optimized for midsize and smaller deployments. View Details | EqualLogic FS7600 and FS7610Deploy highly available scale-out NAS and unified storage systems with Dell™ EqualLogic™ FS7600 and FS7610, and EqualLogic™ PS Series arrays. View Details |  PowerVault NX3600 and NX3610Store, manage, AND scale, block and file data with an affordable, dependable NAS appliance suitable for midsize and smaller deployments. View Details |
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Block and file storage on the same platform with scale-out NAS capabilities for file-intensive verticals, such as education, healthcare, life sciences, oil and gas, government and online content delivery. | Organizations with midsize and smaller deployments seeking a scale-out unified storage system with high-performance multiprotocol (iSCSI, CIFS and NFS) access to block and file data. | Scale-out unified storage in midsize and smaller deployments or scale-out NAS for file workloads in education, life sciences, media and EDA. | Scale-out NAS and unified storage for midsize and smaller deployments. |
Product Configurations
| Storage arrays supported The FS8600 is supported with Dell Compellent Series 40 and SC8000 controllers. Storage Center Operating System versions 6.1.3 or later are supported. Expansion capability Each dual-controller FS8600 appliance can support up to two Compellent Storage Center arrays with the ability to add up to three more FS8600 appliances into the same namespace to improve file performance. NAS appliance One FS8600 appliance includes two controllers that operate in an active-active environment with cache mirroring between controller pairs. | Storage arrays supported Dell EqualLogic PS series (PS6100, PS6010/6510, PS6000, PS5000, PS4100, PS4000) Expansion capability Each 2-controller FS7500 system can support up to 8 EqualLogic PS series arrays with the ability to add another FS7500 system into the same namespace to improve file performance. Storage controllers Dual controllers operate in an active-active environment mirroring the system’s memory. Each controller contains 24 GB of memory protected by the EqualLogic FS7500 backup power supply
| Storage arrays supported New or existing EqualLogic PS arrays with version 6.0 or later firmware Expansion capability Up to 509TB usable file capacity per EqualLogic group. All file capacity can be in a single name space.Up to two FS7600 or FS7610 appliances in a single NAS cluster. All appliances in a NAS cluster in an EqualLogic Group must have either 1Gb or 10Gb connectivity. NAS appliance Each NAS appliance has dual active-active NAS controllers with cache mirroring and integrated backup power supply. Each controller contains 24GB auto-adaptive R/W RAM based cache and two quad core Intel Xeon E5620 processors. Management EqualLogic Group Manager graphic user interface (GUI), command line interface (CLI) Data Protection features Redirect-on-write snapshots, point-in-time file replication, NDMP backup , CIFS antivirus Memory size Each controller has 24GB of memory (48GB per appliance) and its own backup battery that provides power sufficient to de-stage cache contents to a non-volatile internal storage device in the event of a power failure. Protocol support CIFS/SMB v1.0, NFS v3, iSCSI, NDMP 4, Active Directory, LDAP, NIS (Network Information Service) (NIS), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), Link Aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad), Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Certified Backup Software Dell NetVault Backup 8.6x and 9.0x, Symantec BackupExec 2010 R3, Symantec BackupExec 2012, Symantec NetBackup 7.0 or later, CommVault Simpana 9.0 or later,, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 6.3 Qualified antivirus software Symantec ScanEngine 5.2 , Symantec Protection Engine 7.0 Directory Services Microsoft Active Directory 2003 and 2008 for CIFS users. LDAP and NIS for NFS users Windows Features LDAP Signing, SMB Signing, Roaming Profiles, Hidden Shares, Access Based Share Enumeration Qualified SAN switches Refer to EqualLogic Compatibility Matrix | Storage arrays supported The NX3600 and NX3610 work with all Dell PowerVault MD 3200i and 3600i Series iSCSI arrays – MD3200i, MD3220i, MD3600i, MD3620i Clustering NX3600 and NX3610 appliances contain dual active-active controllers that manage the file workload in a single namespace for 1 NX3600 appliance (2 controllers) or 2 NX3610 appliances (4 controllers). |
Technical Highlights
| Front-end NAS connectivity 1GbE version: 4 x 1GbE ports per controller. 10GbE version: 2 x 10GbE ports per controller Backend storage array connectivity 2 x 8Gb Fibre Channel ports per controller. Switch is required; direct connect to the SAN is not supported. Snapshot capability Redirect-on-write snapshots, user-accessible over the network. Max system size 1PB (with two Storage Center systems and SCOS 6.1.3 or later) Max file size 4 TB Max files 256 billion with 4 dual-controller appliances (64 billion per appliance) Maximum number of directories 136 billion with 4 dual-controller appliances (34 billion per appliance) Max NAS volumes 1,024 with 4 dual-controller appliances (256 per appliance) Max snapshots per NAS volume 512 per NAS volume 10,000 per FS8600 system Memory size Each controller has 24GB of memory (48GB per appliance). Each controller has its own backup battery that provides power sufficient to de-stage cache contents to a non-volatile internal storage device in the event of a power failure. Max file name length 255 bytes Max NFS mounts 1024 Max CIFS shares 1024 Max Quota rules (user quotas) 512 per NAS volume 100,000 per FS8600 system Max directory depth 512 Backup Software Certified with Dell NetVault Backup 8.6x and 9.0x, CommVault Simpana 9.x, Symantec NetBackup 7.x and Backup Exec 2010R3 & 2012, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 6.3 Antivirus Software ICAP: certified with Symantec ScanEngine 5.2 (also supports Symantec Protection Engine for Cloud 7.0) | Front-end NAS connectivity Four 1 Gb IP ports per controller for front-end CIFS/NFS connectivity Backend storage array connectivity Four 1 Gb IP ports per controller for back-end iSCSI connectivity Snapshot capability Redirect-on-write snapshots Max system size 509 TB Max file size 4 TB Max files ~64 billion Number of directories ~34 billion Max NAS file systems 256 per 2-controller FS7500 system, 512 per 4-controller FS7500 solution Max snapshots per NAS file system 512 Max snapshots 10,000 per 2-controller system or 4-controller solution Memory size (per 2-controller FS7500 system) 48 GB File name length 255 bytes Max NFS mounts 1024 per 2-controller FS7500 system, 2048 per 4-controller FS7500 solution Max CIFS shares 1024 per 2-controller FS7500 system, 2048 per 4-controller FS7500 solution Max Quota rules per FS7500 system (user quotas) 100,000 Max quota rules per volume 512 Max directory depth 512 | Client network connectivity 8 x 1Gb Ethernet using FS7600 4 x 10Gb SFP+ Ethernet using FS7610 Storage Area Network connectivity 8 x 1Gb Ethernet using FS7600 4 x 10Gb SFP+ Ethernet using FS7610 Direct connect to the SAN is not supported. Min NAS Cluster size 512GB for single appliance cluster; 1024GB for two appliance cluster Max NAS Cluster size 510TB Min/max NAS container size 20MB/509TB Max files in a cluster 64 billion per appliance Max NAS Containers 256 for single NAS appliance cluster; 512 for two appliance cluster Max file size 4 TB Max file name length 255 bytes Maximum number of directories in a cluster 34 billion Maximum directory depth 512 Max NFS mounts 1024 (one or two FS7600 or FS7610 Appliances) Max CIFS shares 1024 (one or two FS7600 or FS7610 Appliances) Max concurrent CIFS connections 1500 per NAS appliance, 3000 per dual NAS appliance system Max Quota rules per NAS Container (user quotas) 512 per NAS container Max Quota rules per cluster (user quotas) 100,000 per NAS cluster Max local users in a NAS cluster 300 Max local groups in a NAS cluster 300 Snapshots Redirect-on-write snapshots Max snapshots per NAS container/cluster 512/10,000 Maximum containers enabled for replication in a NAS cluster 100 Max simultaneous replicated containers 10 Max schedules per NAS cluster 1024 Number of NAS appliances in each replication partner Each NAS cluster in replication partnership must contain same number of NAS appliances Backup Backups using NDMP v4 Antivirus 3rd Party anti-virus applications are supported via ICAP | Min NAS Reserve size 512GB for single appliance cluster; 1024GB for two appliance system Max NAS Reserve size ½ PB per appliance, 1 PB per system with two NX3610 appliances Maximum Share Size ½ PB per appliance, 1 PB per system with two NX3610 appliances Files Maximum file size 4TB Maximum number of files 64 billion with 2 NX3610 appliances (32 billion per appliance) Maximum number of directories 68 billion with 2 NX36x0 appliances (34 billion per appliance) Maximum directory depth 512 Maximum file name length 255 bytes NAS Volumes Maximum number of NAS volumes: 512 with 2 NX3610 appliances (256 per appliance) Shares Maximum number of NFS mounts/exports: 1,024 Maximum number of CIFS shares: 1,024 Clients Maximum number of CIFS concurrent client connections: NX3600: 200 NX3610: 1500 per appliance Quotas Maximum number of user quotas rules per NX36x0 system: 100,000 Maximum number of quota rules per volume: 512 Local users and groups Maximum number of local users per NX36x0 system: 300 Maximum number of local groups per NX36x0 system: 300 Snapshots Redirect-on-write, user-accessible over the network Maximum number of snapshots per NAS volume: 512 Maximum number of snapshots per NX36x0 system: 10,000 Replication Asynchronous to peer NX36x0 appliance Like-to-like configurations only 1-to-1, 1-to-many, many-to-many Maximum number of replication policies per system: 256 NDMP Support Three-way via Ethernet ports Certified with Dell NetVault Backup 8.6x and 9.0x, Symantec NetBackup 7.x, and Commvault Simpana 9.x and IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 6.3 Qualified Antivirus Software 3rd Party anti-virus applications are supported via ICAP: Symantec ScanEngine 5.2 , Symantec Protection Engine 7.0 Boot Options Local boot |
Management
| Compellent Enterprise Manager 6.2.2.8 or later or later, FluidFS GUI | EqualLogic Manager graphical user interface, CLI interface. |
Chassis
| Physical (per controller) Height 8.64 cm (3.4 in) Width 44.63 cm (17.6 in) [does not include rack flange] Depth 74.10 cm (29.2 in) [chassis] 81.30 cm (32.0 in) [with bezel and controllers installed] Maximum weight 69.5 lbs Notification methods Protocol support CIFS/SMBv1.0, NFSv3, Active Directory, LDAP, NIS, NDMP, SNMP Rack SupportReadyRails II static rails for tool-less mounting in 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4-post threaded-hole racks | Physical (per controller) Height 4.26 cm (1.68 in) Width 48.24 cm (18.99 in) (includes rack latches) Depth 72.3 cm (30.39 in) (includes bezel and power supply handles) Maximum weight 17.69 kg (39 lbs.) Backup Power Supply (Low voltage and High Voltage models)PhysicalHeight 4.2 cm (1.6 in) Width 43.4 cm (17.1 in.) Depth 72.3 cm (28.5 in) Maximum weight 30 kg (66 lbs.) | Chassis Physical Specifications (per dual controller appliance) Height 2U / 86.4 mm (3.4 inches) Width 481.50 mm (18.96 inch) with rack flange. 446.3 mm (17.6 inches)—Does not include rack flange. Depth 741.0 mm (29.2 inches)—Without bezel and handle 813.0 mm (32.0 inches)—With bezel and handle Weight (Maximum configuration) 30.5 kg (67 lbs) Weight (empty) 12.86 kg (28.36 lbs) Rack Support ReadyRails II static rails for tool-less mounting in 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4-post threaded-hole racks | Chassis Physical Specifications (per dual controller appliance) Height 2U / 86.4 mm (3.4 inches) Width 481.50 mm (18.96 inch) with rack flange. 446.3 mm (17.6 inches)—Does not include rack flange. Depth 741.0 mm (29.2 inches)—Without bezel and handle 813.0 mm (32.0 inches)—With bezel and handle Weight (Maximum configuration) 30.5 kg (67 lbs) Weight (empty) 12.86 kg (28.36 lbs) Maximum weight 69.5 lbs Rack Support ReadyRails II static rails for tool-less mounting in 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4-post threaded-hole racks |
Power
Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation Maximum inrush current | Wattage 502 W (Energy Smart) Voltage 90 – 264 VAC, auto-ranging, 47 – 63 Hz Heat dissipation 1712.9 BTU/hr maximum (Energy Smart) Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply for 10 ms or less | Wattage 717W output per appliance Voltage 90 V AC to 264V AC, autoranging, 47 Hz/63 Hz. Note: This system is also designed to be connected to IT power systems with a phase to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V. Heat dissipation 2446 BTU/hr. Note: The heat dissipation is calculated using the power supply wattage rating. The heat dissipation values are for the entire system which includes (chassis and two controllers). Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply for 10 ms or less | Wattage 717W output per appliance Voltage 90 V AC to 264V AC, auto-ranging, 47 Hz/63 Hz. Note: This system is also designed to be connected to IT power systems with a phase to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V. Heat dissipation 2446 BTU/hr. Note: The heat dissipation is calculated using the power supply wattage rating. The heat dissipation values are for the entire system which includes (chassis and two controllers). Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply for 10 ms or less |
Environmental Operating Conditions
| Temperature Operating: 10° to 40°C Non-operating: -40°C to 70°C Relative humidity Operating: 8% to 85% non-condensing Non-operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing Maximum vibration Operating: 0.26 GRMS (5-350Hz @ 0.0002G2/Hz for 5 minutes) Non-operating: 1.88 GRMS @ 10-500 Hz | Temperature Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 10°C per hour Note: For altitudes above 2950 feet, the maximum operating temperature is de-rated 1°F/550 f Storage: -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 20°C per hour Relative humidity Operating: 20% to 80% (non-condensing) with a maximum humidity gradation of 10% per hour Storage: -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 20°C per hour Maximum vibration Operating: 0.26 Grms at 5 – 350 Hz for 5 minutes in operational orientations Storage: 1.54 Grms at 10 – 250 Hz for 10 minutes in all orientations
| Temperature Continuous operation 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 20 °C per hour. Storage: -40 °C to (–40 °F to 140 °F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 20 °C per hour. Relative humidity Operating :20% to 80% (non-condensing) with maximum humidity gradation of 10% per hour at maximum wet bulb temperature of 29 °C (89 °F) Non-operating : 5% to 95% with a maximum humidity gradation of 10% per hour at a maximum wet bulb temperature of 38 °C (100 °F) Maximum vibration Operating : 0.26 Grms (5 Hz – 350 Hz @ 0.0002G2/Hz) in operational orientation for 5 minutes (maximum) Non-operating : 1.88 Grms with the following PSD profile (all 6 sides tested for 15 minutes each side) Frequency (Hz) G2/Hz 10 0.13 20 0.13 70 0.004 130 0.004 165 0.0018 500 0.0018 Maximum shock Operating 31G half-sine shock +/-5% with pulse duration of 2.6ms +/- 10% in the operational orientation (Maximum) Non-operating Square wave shock of 27 G, at 235 inches/second (596.90 cm/second) velocity change (all six sides tested) Operating altitude -16 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 feet) For altitudes above 2950 feet, the maximum operating temperature is derated 1° F/550 feet. Non-operating –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) Airborne Contaminant Level Class G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 | Environmental Operating Conditions Temperature: Operating: 10° to 40°C Non-operating: -40°C to 70°C Relative Humidity: Operating: 8% to 85% non-condensing Non-operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing Maximum Vibration: Operating: 0.26 GRMS (5-350Hz @ 0.0002G2/Hz for 5 minutes) Non-operating: 1.88 GRMS @ 10-500 Hz Maximum Shock: Operating: 31G 2.6 ms ½ sine Non-operating: 27g 235 in/sec square wave Altitude: Operating: -16 m to 3,028 m (Note: For altitudes above 2,950 feet, the maximum operating temperature is derated 1°F/550 feet) Non-operating: -16 m to 10,600 m Acoustics: Sound power operating: <7.2 LwA-UL3, bels @ 23±2° |
Regulatory
Storage
| NAS appliance Each 2U NX3600 (1 GbE) or NX3610 (10 GbE) appliance includes two NAS controllers that operate in an active-active environment with cache mirroring between controller pairs Storage arrays supported The NX3600 and NX3610 work with all Dell PowerVault MD 3200i and 3600i Series iSCSI arrays – MD3200i, MD3220i, MD3600i, MD3620i Expansion capability The capacity of an NX3600 system can be expanded by adding additional MD1200 Series expansion enclosures. The capacity of an NX3610 system can be expanded with one additional MD3200i or MD3600i Series iSCSI array and with MD 1200 Series expansion enclosures. An additional NX3610 can be added to an NX3610 configuration to increase performance. Maximum File System Capacity ½ PB raw capacity per appliance with 1 MD iSCSI array and multiple expansion enclosures. A system with 2 NX3610 appliances can support 1PB raw capacity with 2 MD iSCSI arrays and multiple expansion enclosures |
Connectivity
| Connectivity Back-end (SAN) Connectivity NX3600: 4 x 1GbE ports per appliance NX3610: 4 x 10GbE ports per appliance Front-end (Client Network) Connectivity NX3600: 4 x 1GbE ports per appliance NX3610: 4 x 10GbE ports per appliance Protocol Support CIFS/SMB v1.0, NFS v3, iSCSI, NDMP 4, Active Directory, LDAP, NIS (Network Information Service) (NIS), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), Link Aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad), Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) |