Compellent offers the only SAN that dynamically migrates data at the block level to the optimal tier based on frequency of access. User-configurable policies control how much data is written to Tier 1 storage with performance-optimized RAID levels such as RAID 10. Then, as the frequency of access declines, the less active blocks of data automatically move to lower-tier storage with high-overhead, high-protection RAID levels such as RAID 6. The result is storage that is always in tune with your application needs, at the lowest possible cost. When Automated Tiered Storage is combined with higher-cost SSD drives, the savings can be even greater.
Save Automatically - Reduce overall storage costs up to 80% by storing inactive data on SATA or SAS drives
- Lower drive counts and significantly lower power and cooling costs
- Mix SSD, FC, SAS and SATA drives (and future drive technology) in the same system, and multiple-speed SAS drives in the same enclosure.
- Eliminate manual data classification and migration
- Manage multiple through a single pane of glass
- Showcase the savings over traditional storage systems using boardroom-ready reports
- Implement data tiering in a few minutes with automatic drive recognition and installation
The Killer Application for Solid State DrivesApply the performance power of solid state drives to applications on demand, reserving the added horsepower for only the most active data. Plug solid state drives seamlessly into existing Compellent enclosures without downtime. Compellent automatically recognizes drives as they are installed and adds them to the appropriate tier. Implement an Automated Tiered Storage solution in a few minutes and optimize across multiple volumes, or dedicate your solid state drives to a specific application—the system manages SSDs just like any other drive.