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Features of the Dell Compellent Series 40 Storage Array include:
 Fluid Data Architecture – Storage is managed at the most granular level with built-in system
intelligence to enable the dynamic flow of enterprise data.
 Storage Virtualization – Storage is virtualized at the disk level to create a flexible pool of
storage resources shared by all servers all the time.
 Thin Provisioning – Allocation is completely separated from utilization so any size volume can
be created at any time, yet capacity is only consumed when data is written.
 Automated Tiered Storage – Data dynamically cascades from tier to tier according to actual
usage, freeing up high-performance drives for mission-critical applications.
 Space-efficient Replays – Continuous snapshots only capture changes in data for real-time
protection with instant recovery to any point in time.
 Thin Replication – Data is replicated between local and remote sites using space-efficient
snapshots and native IP or FC connectivity, eliminating the need for high-speed data links or
identical system configurations.
 Unified Storage Resource Management – All storage resources are managed through a single
point-and-click interface, providing a complete view of the entire storage environment.
 Open, Agile Hardware Platform – Storage is designed for persistence, not obsolescence,
leveraging a single modular hardware platform coupled with technology independence.
Compellent Enterprise Manager: Compellent Enterprise Manager is included in the solution. It
simplifies network storage management by providing a single, centralized console for the
administration of multiple local and remote Compellent systems. Users can configure and verify remote
replication processes, monitor storage capacity and disk utilization in real time, and generate
comprehensive enterprise storage usage and performance reports.
For more information on Dell Compellent, see Dell.com/Compellent. Contact Dell sales representative
for more information on Compellent storage configurations and sizing guidelines.
3.12 PowerEdge R620 Management Server
The Dell PowerEdge R620 uses Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processors and Intel chipset architecture in a
1U rack mount form factor. These servers support up to ten 2.5” drives and provide the option for an
LCD located in the front of the server for system health monitoring, alerting, and basic management
configuration. An AC power meter and ambient temperature thermometer are built into the server,
both of which can be monitored on this display without any software tools. The server features two
CPU sockets and 24 memory DIMM slots.
For more information, see the PowerEdge R620 guides at Dell.com/PowerEdge.