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PV MD1000
Hi guys... I have a doubt... my client wants to buy a DAS for some DVR storage (he has a software that manage the cameras and stuff) I'm quoting him a T5500 with a lot of goodies etc.
My question is: Can the PVMD 1000 could be attach to a workstation using Vista Business or XP pro? Or do it only connects to a server?
This is going to be a stand alone scenario, meaning that he only needs to connect that T5500 to the storage array and no one else needs to share those drives, do I need to quote him the PERC Controller?
What else do I need to quote him? cables, adapters etc.. !!
Thanks
My question is: Can the PVMD 1000 could be attach to a workstation using Vista Business or XP pro? Or do it only connects to a server?
This is going to be a stand alone scenario, meaning that he only needs to connect that T5500 to the storage array and no one else needs to share those drives, do I need to quote him the PERC Controller?
What else do I need to quote him? cables, adapters etc.. !!
Thanks
- Thakns a lot ...
Ummm it seems I'm not going to be able to connect this to a workstation... what can you recommend? The DL2100? or is any other solution that could fit better?
I just need to connect a T5500 to a 10TB or more Disc Array for storage.
Thanks Jeff Sullivan
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Posted January 12th, 2010 08:00
You started the tread talking about DAS. The MD1XXX series are for servers. The DL2100 isn't Direct Attach Storage -- among other things (i.e.backup/archive/dedupe), its primarily used for disk to disk backup.
That being said, if your requirement is to connect a large amount of disk to a workstation, then I think you have the following options:
1. Dell Third party storage offerings, like the Buffalo or Seagate models in this list:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?c=us&category_id=6932&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd
2. Or go to a SAN (maybe iSCSI like the MD3000i or PS4000 ) or NAS route NX300 or AX/4. These methods will probably push the price point higher, but of course add value such as reliability and multiple connections from other systems.
Jeff Sullivan
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Posted January 12th, 2010 06:00
The official support matrix can be found here:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/md1000/en/index.htm
Its very specific on the PowerEdge servers supported, PERC adapters, and associated OS requirements.
Definitely include either a 1M or 4M cable. 2 for Unified mode (Cabling diagram also in that support matrix pdf.)
Also, note the follow-ons to the MD1000, the MD1200 and 1220's are out with 6GB SAS:
http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/Dell+PowerVault+MD1200+%26+MD1220