Dell PS5500E-DELL 48 x 3.5-Inch EqualLogic PS5500E iSCSI SAN Storage Array

Product Description

The Dell PS5500E-DELL is a high-capacity storage array from Dell's EqualLogic family, specifically the PS5500E model. This array is designed to meet the growing storage demands of enterprises by offering a substantial number of large form factor drives. It features 48 bays for 3.5-inch hard drives, providing a significant amount of raw storage capacity suitable for archiving, backups, and other capacity-focused applications. As an iSCSI SAN (Storage Area Network) array, the PS5500E utilizes the iSCSI protocol to deliver block-level storage over standard Ethernet networks. This approach simplifies deployment and management while offering the performance and reliability expected from a SAN. The array is virtualized, meaning it intelligently manages the underlying drives to provide features like automatic load balancing, fault tolerance, and simplified provisioning, all contributing to efficient storage utilization and high availability. The PS5500E is particularly well-suited for environments that require large volumes of storage with good performance characteristics. Its 3.5-inch drive configuration often implies a balance between capacity and cost-effectiveness. This array is a robust solution for consolidating storage, supporting virtualization environments, and serving as a reliable backend for critical business applications that require substantial data storage.