Dell NX3000 for Compellent
WSS-Based Unified Storage
The Dell NX3000 for Compellent leverages the Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Enterprise edition operating system. Ideal for pure CIFS environments, the Dell NX3000 for Compellent combines file-level access and control with block-level efficiencies and functionality. Fully integrated with the Dell Compellent Storage Center SAN, the Dell NX3000 for Compellent provides a unified storage solution, allowing administrators with file-level needs to take advantage of enterprise features, including Thin Provisioning, Storage Virtualization, Automated Tiered Storage, Replays (continuous snapshots) and Remote Replication.
How the Dell NX3000 for Compellent Empowers IT Admins with File-Level Needs
- Cut costs and increase capability with a unified platform for file- and block-based data
- Implement file sharing out of the box with built-in support for CIFS and HTTP/HTTPS protocols
- Gain quick access to remote data managed from a central location with Distributed File System (DFS/DFS-R)
- Simplify volume setup and mapping with embedded Virtual Disk Service (VDS) Manager
- De-duplicate at the file level to save disk space with Single Instance Storage (SIS)
- Increase availability, reliability and performance with active/active clustering and MPIO failover support