NEC D8-10,20,30,40 Storage Array

NEC Updated: 2008-04-14 RSS
NEC D8-10,20,30,40 Storage Array

D8 Series adopts building block architecture having the function and performance of high-end class storage. Upgrades are non-disruptive. Now you do not have to invest in enterprise architecture to achieve enterprise performance

* From 8 host ports and 3 HDD (min.) to 64 host ports and 1536 HDD (max.).
* Storage resources such as controller and HDD can be virtualized. The resources can be managed simply and flexibly by virtualization.
* High availability technology with RAID 6 and RAID Triple Mirror
* High perfomance enhanced RAID engine and SAS Wide Link.
* Saving energy with MAID technology.

Features

Incredible Scalability
The D8 Series utilizes a building block approach. Host ports, disk capacity, cache and availability features can be added to meet business requirements. In addition virtualization features create additional flexibility. Resources can be virtualized and distributed dynamically. With the D-Series of Enterprise Modular Storage you can start with a small enterprise array and expand to a full level enterprise array.

Flexible expansion
The D8 Series can be flexibly upgraded to meet the customer's requirement. It is easy to increase the number of host ports when it is required to increase the number of the connected servers. It is also easy to increase the number of disk drives when it is required to expand the data capacity. In addition, when it is required to enhance the performance of the storage system can be seamlessly upgraded by just adding the nodes.

Resources can be changed non-disruptively and flexibly by advanced virtualization technology
Virtualization of resources is a key component in making sure that there are enough resources available to address contingencies. The NEC D8 Series provides virtualization technology that creates a resource pool that can be utilized at any time to address issues within the storage system. This capability provides a high degree of resource efficiency and is effectively managed by NEC storage management tools.

Partitioning
The D8 Series can be segmented into some logical partitions. Utilizing this capability resources can be added to or taken away from the partition flexibly and non-disruptively.

High availability technology
D8 Series incorporate high availability technology starting with the smallest configuration to the largest.

Redundant/Redundant Power Supplies Power is available even when three power supplies fail if the server path is duplicated.