Dell AX4-5 Storage Arrays
The Dell™ AX4-5 storage arrays combine easy-to-use features with the scalability of advanced storage arrays. The AX4-5 can support up to 64 hosts and up to 60 drives across four expansion enclosures to provide the headroom that can keep up with your data growth.
The AX4-5 enables organizations to choose a network interconnect that is right for their environment. AX4 Internet SCSI (iSCSI) arrays support cost-effective 1-Gb IP networks while Fibre Channel (FC) arrays utilize high-performance, 4-Gb connections. The AX4-5 can also easily mix 2.5-inch Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives for cost/GB and power consumption considerations, 3.5-inch SAS drives geared for performance with capacity and Serial ATA (SATA) drives that deliver cost-effective capacity. The AX4-5F now supports four FC ports per controller, which enables more directly connected hosts, potentially eliminating the need for an FC switch.
The AX4-5 enables organizations to choose a network interconnect that is right for their environment. AX4 Internet SCSI (iSCSI) arrays support cost-effective 1-Gb IP networks while Fibre Channel (FC) arrays utilize high-performance, 4-Gb connections. The AX4-5 can also easily mix 2.5-inch Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives for cost/GB and power consumption considerations, 3.5-inch SAS drives geared for performance with capacity and Serial ATA (SATA) drives that deliver cost-effective capacity. The AX4-5F now supports four FC ports per controller, which enables more directly connected hosts, potentially eliminating the need for an FC switch.
