Dell PS6000 Configuration Guide - Page 7

2 PS Series Storage Arrays PS Series Storage SANs provide a peer storage architecture comprised of one or more independent arrays. Each array contains its own controllers, cache, storage, and interface ports. Grouped together they can create one or more single instance storage pools that are based on the IETF iSCSI standard. The capabilities of the PS Series solution are provided through a unique set of software and hardware capabilities that, when used cooperatively, can provide a full featured SAN solution. The following sections provide additional insight into specifications and functions of PS Series arrays. 2.1 Array Models Starting with the PS5000 family of arrays, Dell EqualLogic model names designate various pieces of information regarding the PS Series array. The "PS" is the product name and stands for "Peer Storage". The four digit model number indicates the major feature sets and generational information. The first digit is the "family" and is typically referred to as the "x-thousand" family where "x" is (currently) either 5 or 6. The second digit designates the chassis form-factor (16 drives vs. 48 drives). The last two are digits designate the controller type (―00‖ indicates a controller with 1GbE ports, ―10‖ indicates a controller with 10GbE ports). The letter designation at the end of the model name indicates the array drive technology being used within the array: "E" indicates SATA technology, "X" indicates 10,000 RPM SAS technology, "XV" indicates 15,000 RPM SAS technology and "S" indicates SSD technology. Array Model PS50E - PS2400E PS3000X, PS3x00XV PS4000E PS4000X, PS4000XV PS5000E PS5000X, PS5000XV PS5500E PS6000E PS6000X, PS6000XV PS6000S, PS6010S PS6010E PS6010X, PS6010XV PS6000XVS, PS6010XVS PS6500E PS6510E Drive Type SATA SAS SATA SAS SATA SAS SATA SATA SAS SSD SATA SAS SAS / SSD SATA SATA Number of Drives 14, 56(a) 16 16 16 16 16 48 16 16 16 16 16 8 / 8 48 48 Dell EqualLogic Configuration Guide v11.3 2