The vnx series is managed through a simple and intuitive user interface called unisphere. Vnx series software components software solutions made simple attractively priced packs and suites vnx5100 does not support fast vp, vee, flr, replicator, or snapsure. This document describes the system operations of the vnx. Based on the powerful new family of intel xeon e52600 sandy bridge processors, the emc vnx implements a modular architecture that integrates hardware components for block, file, and object.
Based on the powerful new family of intel xeon e52600 sandy bridge processors. Based on the powerful new family of intel xeon e52600 sandy bridge processors, the emc vnx implements a modular architecture that integrates hardware components for block, file, and object with concurrent support for native nas, iscsi, fibre channel, and fcoe protocols. Storage l vnx storage array 5400, 5600, 5800, 7600, 8000 running the vnx operating environment l optional dell emc unified storage nas converged systems have a different scale point based on compute and storage options. New vnx hpc series simplifies lustre environments dell. Emc vnx driver interacts with configured vnx array. Oe software updates sometimes include disk firmware upgrades.
Whether the customer environment is vmware, microsoft hyperv, or xen based, vnx is fully certified for all. The vnx series includes five software suites and three software packs that make it. Vnx2 build environment currently uses a sha1 certificate and a change to a sha2 signed certificate is needed. Use, copying, and distribution of any emc software described in. Based on the powerful new family of intel xeon5600 sandy bridge processors, the emc vnx implements a modular architecture that integrates hardware components for block, file, and object. Emc vnx driver consists of emccliiscsidriver and emcclifcdriver, and supports both iscsi and fc protocol. Emc vnx driver openstack configuration reference liberty. The vnx series is the ideal midtier system for virtualized application environments.
Vnx series arrays include support for up to 1,000 drives and offer both file and block functionality. New vnx hpc series simplifies lustre environments vnx hpc series delivers 10s of gbsec bandwidth and 10s of petabytes of capacity story highlights. The vnx cinder driver performs the volume operations by executing navisphere cli naviseccli which is a commandline interface used for management, diagnostics, and reporting functions for vnx. Emc vnx series unified storage systems deliver uncompromising scalability and flexibility for the midtier while providing marketleading simplicity and efficiency to minimize total cost of ownership. Consolidated access to store data from multiple hosts, users, and applications by means of ip network connectivity and industry standard protocols including cifs. System software includes operating systems oss, such as microsoft windows.
This slide deck covers the details of the powerful software components that are included in these software suites. Information guide product software and hardware release revisions as part of an effort to improve its product lines, emc periodically releases revisions of its software and hardware. Disk array enclosure daeshelf in vnx that includes an enclosure, either 15 or. In addition, object storage solutions are available that make use of the vnx storage systems. Vg8 base l vg8 base file license include cifs and ftp 8 4 software emc vg8advl. In 2011, emc introduced the emc vnx series, designed to replace both the.
It was designed from the ground up as the next generation midrange unified storage array after the emc vnx and vnxe series. Models in the vnx series based on the powerful new family of intel xeon e52600 sandy bridge processors, the emc vnx implements a modular architecture that integrates hardware components. The emc vnxe3200 unified hybrid array brings vnx engineering. The vnx series is a storage solution designed for a wide range of environments that include. Emc says project liberty could free storage software from. The vnx flash based architecture allows you to get the most out of your storage. The vnx2 series includes six models that are available in block, file, and unified. Based on customer feedback, emc created the vnx software. The vnx series is emcs next generation of midrangetoenterprise products. Sweet entrylevel nas and san emc delivers an allpurpose, unified storage array tailormade for the it generalist and the smallbusiness budget. The vnx is designed for flash, delivers enterprise. Use, copying, and distribution of any emc software described in this publication.
The series delivers file nas functionality via twotoeight xblade data. Emc vnx vg8 gatewayemc vnx5700, 5 xblades including 1 stdby. Clariion styled clariion is a discontinued san disk array manufactured and sold by emc corporation, it occupied the entrylevel and midrange of emcs san disk array products. Smb is a file access protocol designed for the internet and is based. Learn how you can achieve simplified management and digital. The vnx series is designed for a wide range of environments that include midtier through enterprise. Disk processor enclosure includes disk drives or storage. Emc is doublingdown on vnx software direct2dellemc. Watch to learn how the emc recoverpointse component of the emc vnx series total protection pack runs in the emc unisphere framework. Introduction to the emc vnx series vnx5100, vnx5300. The vnx installation assistant software directs you to configure the esrs embedded device client on control station and to configure connecthome. Emc recoverpointse within emc unisphere for emc vnx. Highperforming unified storage with unsurpassed simplicity and efficiency, optimised for virtual applications. Base software includes the vnx oe operating environment for file and block, access protocols for.
This document describes the system operations of the vnx by. Emc vnx series nfs and fc, citrix xendesktop 7, and vmware vsphere 5. This document describes how to configure vnx platform in a multiprotocol environment by using the command line interface cli. View and download emc vnx series hardware information manual online. Vnx series models are examples of midrange storage systems. The vnx family includes the vnxe series, purposebuilt for the it.
The emc vnx5300 vnx53n153015f implements a modular architecture based on the powerful intel xeon5600. Base module part of the vnx2 dpe, a single base module contains two serialattached. The vnx series includes five new software suites and three new software packs that. The vnx series unifies emcs file based and block based offerings into a single product that you can manage with one easy to use gui. Vnx suites vnx packs fast suite security and compliance suite k local protection suite k. The vnx easily accommodates wide based steer tires for higher weight payloads. The series delivers file nas functionality via two. The unisphere suite also includes vnx monitoring and reporting software for storage utilization and workload patterns in order to facilitate problem diagnosis, trend analysis, and capacity. This package includes the most requested customer software such as. With the vnx series, youll achieve new levels of performance, protection. Volvo unveils new vnx series trucks designed for heaviest of heavyhaul duties. Multicore optimization with mcx boosts transaction performance by a factor of 4x and takes full advantage of flash data storage.
The vnx series offers the most comprehensive software functionality to ensure customers have all of the necessary capabilities to protect and manage their information. You are migrating a lun within a vnx series array to an equal size lun but with a different raid type. Emc vnx5800 unified hybrid storage business systems. The emc vnx is based on the powerful, new intel xeon5600 processor family and implements a modular architecture that integrates hardware components for block, file, and object with concurrent support. The emc vnx is based on the powerful, new intel xeon5600 processor family and implements a modular architecture that integrates hardware components for block, file, and object with concurrent support for native nas, iscsi, fibre channel, and fcoe protocols. Emc infrastructure for citrix xendesktop 7 emc vnx series. Vnx is a trending cloud based virtualization software, it is designed to support small, medium and large size business. Speed application performance with emc vnx5800 data storage. The vnx53n153015f is a member of the emc vnx5300 storage array family.
Whats the difference between emc vnx series and vipr. Ethernets large installed base, low cost, and relative simplicity. The vnx5500dp15f is a member of the emc vnx5500 storage array series. The series delivers file nas functionality via twotoeight data movers. Otherwise, file systems cannot be created using the unisphere software. Vnx oe for block, vnx oe for file,vnx2 series issue. The emc vnx5500 vnx5500dp15f implements a modular architecture based on the powerful intel xeon5600. Youll have the power to handle the most rigorous workloads. Dell emc unity is one of dell emcs midrange storage array product lines. Major new features in the cx4 ultraflex series include support for solid. You can also perform some of these tasks by using one of the vnx.
Filelevel retention flr is an emc vnx series software feature for protecting files from modification or deletion until a specified retention date. By using filelevel retention, you can archive data to flr storage on standard rewritable magnetic disks through nfs or cifs operations. Use, copying, and distribution of any emc software described in this publication requires an applicable. April 2015 we created the vnx software essentials package for the vnx midrange and enterprise customers.
Converged systems can support block andor unified storage protocols. The vnx series unifies emcs file based and block based offerings into a single product that can be managed with one easy to use gui. It also does not support the total efficiency pack, but a total value pack instead. Based on customer feedback, emc created the vnx software essentials pack. E20547 emc test vnx solutions specialist exam for storage administrators last update. Emc says project liberty could free storage software from hardware. Use, copying, and distribution of any emc software described in this publication requires an applicable software license. The vnx5200 is the entry level of the new vnx series featuring mcx multicore optimization. Get scalable performance for virtualized workloads. Volvo unveils new vnx series trucks designed for heaviest. In general, redirecting users data out of the base image to vnx for file.
Vnx provides offerings that include file only, block only, and unified block and file implementations. Base modulepart of the vnx2 dpe, a single base module contains two serialattached. Nfs, cifs and pnfs protocols are supported for filelevel functionality, while blocklevel. This white paper discusses the vnx series and its hardware and software, limitations. Vnxe systems provide the following features and advantages. Emccliiscsidriver vnx iscsi driver and emcclifcdriver vnx fc driver are separately based. After launching the assessment, you must complete it.
Introduction to the emc vnx series infranet technologies group. With vnx data storage, you are ready to accelerate your business with an emc flash 1st strategy. User interface choices the vnx offers flexibility in managing networked storage based on interface preferences and support environment. For the most uptodate listing of emc product names, see emc. Emc vnx5600 unified hybrid storage business systems. Vnx series architectural overview 38vnx series architectural overview 338838 this concludes the instruction. Emc unified storage system fundamentals for performance. Download page and the link to download the respective software. Based on the powerful new family of intel xeon5600 sandy bridge processors, the emc vnx implements a modular architecture that integrates hardware components for block, file, and object with concurrent support for native nas, iscsi, fibre channel, and fcoe protocols.
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