Dell|EMC NS-480 Unified Storage

Optimize Storage Utilization with VirtualProvisioningWith the Dell|EMC NS-480, utilize virtual provisioning to helpreduce acquisition and operational costs while improving capacityutilization. This can result in fewer drives and reduce hardwarecosts, management time, and power consumption.The Dell|EMC NS-480 also supports Automatic File Systemextension and Dynamic iSCSI LUN extensions that allow you toincrease physical allocation on the fly, as needed.FeaturesDescriptionOperating SystemFile Access ProtocolsBlock Access ProtocolsForm FactorDell|EMC NS-480 Unified StorageIntegrated file and block storage system that offersboth file management for Windows® and Linux/UNIXenvironments and FC and iSCSI connectivity for businesscritical applications.DARTCIFS, NFS, FTP, FTP SecureiSCSI, Fibre Channel8U Rack mountedIncrease Storage Efficiency with FileDeduplication and CompressionIntelligently reduce your primary storage spaceby getting your unstructured file data under control.The Dell|EMC NS-480 combines file-level deduplication andcompression with an integrated policy engine that works in thebackground, transparently monitoring file activity and attributes tohelp ensure that performance is not compromised, compressingfiles with low activity and single-instancing files to removeduplicates. The Dell|EMC NS-480 is designed to maximize storagesavings while lowering resource usage — which can be as much as50% for typical unstructured file share datasets.Service and SupportA well-planned, protected and maintained storage environmentcan support growing data requirements without increasing costsand complexity. Dell Infrastructure Consulting can help designstorage infrastructure to satisfy data availability, retention, andrecovery requirements without upsetting your budget.Having the right level of support when you need it is alsoimportant. Get rapid response, reduced risk and complexity andprotection of your sensitive data with Dell’s ProSupport 100%configurable suite of comprehensive and easy-to-understandprofessional services. ProSupport support options addresseveryday IT challenges, from stolen laptops to data protection tounplanned downtime, backed by Global Command Centers.* Expected to launch in Q2 2010ProcessorsMemoryRAID TypeData Movers: 2 or 4 X-BladesStorage Processors: 2Data Movers: 4GB eachStorage Processor: 8GB eachHardwareHW Raid Levels 0/1, 5, and 6Maximum StorageExpansionDrives SupportedHardware RedundancySystems ManagementRemote ManagementBundled SoftwareOptional SoftwareDimensionsWeightMaximum drives: 480Maximum drive capacity: 2TB SATAMaximum Disk Array Enclosures: 32EFD, FC, SATAHot-Swappable Drives: YesPower Supplies/Fans: YesI/O Subsystem: YesX-Blades: YesCelerra Manager, NS Control StationCelerra ManagerCelerra Manager-Basic, Celerra SnapSure, VirtualProvisioning, Celerra Data Deduplication, NDMP supportOptional File Storage Software: Celerra Anti-virus, CelerraReplicator, Celerra Manager Advanced Edition, CelerraFile Level RetentionOptional Application Storage Software: NavisphereManager, SnapView, SAN Copy, MirrorView, VirtualProvisioningNS-480 with one Disk Array EnclosureHeight: 40.0 cm (15.75”)Width: 48.06 cm (18.92”)Depth: 80.21 cm (31.58”)Additional Disk Array Enclosures:Height: 22.15 cm (8.71”)Width: 48.06 cm (18.92”)Depth: 80.21 cm (31.58”)NS-480 with one Disk Array Enclosure92.4 kg (203.3 lbs.)Additional Disk Array Enclosures:30.8kg (68.0 lbs.)AC Power/Max CurrentNS-480 with one Disk Array Enclosure970WAdditional Disk Array Enclosures:365WEnvironmental Operating Temperature: 10° to 40° C (50°-104° F)Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)Operating Altitude: 3048 m (10,000 ft.) @ 98.6 degrees F(37 degrees C max)Simplify your network at Dell.com/emcSS682_Dell-EMC-NS-480_031510