Performance & Functionality

Accelerating Virtualization Performance with Dell EqualLogic and VMware vSphere 4.1

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The combined strength of Dell and VMware® can deliver significant benefits for small, medium and large organizations across all industries and sectors. Specifically, integration of the Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series family together with the VMware® vStorage APIs can:
  • Increase operational flexibility and efficiency: Quick deployment of storage systems and services for fast time to productivity
  • Realize transformative cost savings: Low total cost of ownership (TCO) from virtualized IT infrastructures that enable effective use of budget resources and help decrease operational costs
  • Minimize risk and enhance IT service levels: Zero-downtime maintenance capabilities and rapid recovery times for high availability and streamlined disaster recovery scenarios across the data center
  • Optimize IT environments: VMware vSphere 4.1 virtual infrastructures help optimize and manage the enterprise — across the Dell product portfolio, including PowerEdge servers, Dell OptiPlex™ desktops, Dell Latitude™ laptop PCs and Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage arrays