Release Notes

Open source licensing changes
This product is distributed with open source code, licensed to you in accordance with the applicable open source license. If you
would like a copy of any such source code, Dell EMC can provide a copy of the source code that is required in accordance with
the applicable open source license. Dell EMC may charge reasonable shipping and handling charges for such distribution. Please
direct requests in writing to:
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Office of the General Counsel
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ATTN: Open Source Program Office
For more information about the open source packages used in VPLEX and their applicable licenses, see the Open Source
Licenses for Release 7.0.
New features
This section describes the new features added to the metro node in the Release 7.0 and Patches.
New features in Release 7.0 and Patches
New Hardware Platform
Metro Node is the next generation hardware platform based on the Dell PowerEdge R640 Server that is designed with
embedded storage management, I/O path simplification, and modern 32 Gb Fibre Channel.
Metro Node Local is a two node cluster that provides data protection and nondisruptive data mobility across storage-arrays.
Highlighted features Include:
● Active-Active architecture
● Simple and intelligent Management and Serviceability
○ Embedded management
○ Modern HTML5 UI
● Enterprise Data Services and High Availability
● Block storage support
● 32 Gb FC support (16 GB qualified, 32 GB qualification in-progress)
● Compact 1U form factor
Each Metro Node consists of:
● Two front-end host-facing 32 Gb FC ports
● Two back-end storage-facing 32 Gb FC ports
● Two interdirector 10 GbE ports for data services communication
● Two interdirector 10 GbE ports for storage management communication
● One 10GbE port for customer network management and administration
● One 10GbE port for direct service personnel accesses
● Dual redundant power supplies
● Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) for server management
System Configuration
See the Installation Guide for metro node available on SolVe online at https://solveonline.emc.com/solve/home.
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