Single Platform Scalability
Unified Storage is a term that describes the ability to manage both file- and block-level data. Block data is usually transported to and from Unified Storage systems via Fibre Channel or iSCSI SAN protocols while files are transferred via NFS (in Linux® environments) and CIFS (in Microsoft® environments) protocols.
Dell Compellent Storage Center, the newest addition to the Dell portfolio of storage solutions, features unified SAN/NAS solutions that extend the benefits of storage consolidation across the enterprise. Built on a unique Fluid Data™ technology, Dell™ Compellent™ Storage Center™ supports the continual adoption of new technologies as you grow. You can easily mix and match drive technologies and build a unified storage solution without ever worrying about a forklift upgrade.
Expand block-and-file capacity and performance in live production environments with the Dell EqualLogic™ FS7500 and Dell Scalable File System, the only scale-out unified storage architecture optimized for midsize and smaller EqualLogic storage deployments.
The PowerVault™ NX3500 is a unified storage solution for smaller scale deployments that provides integrated access to block and file data with built-in data protection features such as snapshots and replication. It's an excellent solution for customers who want to migrate from distributed file server environments to a consolidated file and database solution. The NX3500 is also ideal for user shares, Exchange and smaller virtualized environments that have increasing NFS storage requirements.
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