PS-M4110X - Dell EqualLogic 14 x 1.2TB Hard Drive Blade Array

Product Description

The Dell EqualLogic PS-M4110X represents a high-performance, high-density storage solution specifically engineered for integration into Dell's M1000e blade server chassis. This blade array is designed to provide robust SAN (Storage Area Network) capabilities directly within the blade infrastructure, offering seamless storage provisioning and management for virtualized environments and mission-critical applications. Its architecture is built upon the proven EqualLogic technology, known for its ease of use, scalability, and advanced data services. Each PS-M4110X blade array is equipped with 14 x 2.5-inch SAS hard drives, each offering 1.2TB of capacity and operating at 10,000 RPM. This configuration delivers a compelling combination of performance and capacity, suitable for demanding workloads that require fast I/O operations and significant storage space. The use of SAS drives ensures reliability and performance suitable for enterprise-level applications. The drives are hot-swappable, allowing for replacement or addition without interrupting array operations, thereby maintaining high availability. Featuring dual controllers, the PS-M4110X provides built-in redundancy and load balancing, enhancing both performance and fault tolerance. This architecture ensures that storage services remain accessible even if one controller fails. The EqualLogic platform offers a comprehensive suite of software features, including automated load balancing, thin provisioning, snapshots, replication, and non-disruptive firmware upgrades, simplifying storage management and optimizing resource utilization. The PS-M4110X is an integral component for organizations seeking to consolidate storage within their blade infrastructure while maintaining enterprise-grade performance and reliability.