Share Files and Applications in Your Office

Dell PowerVault NX3200

Network-Attached Storage

The Dell™ PowerVault™ NX3200 is a capacity-dense, dedicated NAS solution integrated with advanced file- sharing software designed to help smaller offices stay efficient and productive. It’s also flexible enough to support applications (block data) to make sure people with limited resources can save time and don’t have to manage separate types of storage.

Share Files and Applications in Your Office

The PowerVault NX3200 is a dense capacity system designed for information-sharing of file and block data. It packs up to 36TB of internal capacity in a 2U chassis using the available 12 hard drive bays, with the capacity to expand using Dell PowerVault storage arrays.

Network File System (NFS) consolidates all of your file- sharing resources to help improve productivity. Users can now easily collaborate because they can share data across Windows® and non-Windows clients. Through NFS, data can be replicated through Distributed File System (DFS), protected by Volume Shadow Copy (VSS) backup solutions and reported and monitored by File System Resource Manager (FSRM).

Put the Latest Storage Technology to Work for You

The PowerVault NX3200 offers the right levels of capacity and storage software to keep you efficient. Choose from high-capacity near-line SAS drives up to 3TB each or higher-performance SAS drives up to 600GB to customize your NX3200 for your environment. Plus, you can expand externally with fast, 6 GB SAS arrays, like Dell’s PowerVault MD1200 and MD1220, to dynamically grow your valuable sharing space without compromising performance.

Stay focused on your business with advanced storage

features in Microsoft’s proven Windows® Storage Server

2008 software. Single-instance storage (SIS) is file-level deduplication that improves file performance and optimizes disk capacity by actively comparing and eliminating identical files. This process is transparent to end users and applications and requires no user intervention.

Ide Setup and Manage Your Information with Ease

Don’t waste time building file servers from scratch. The PowerVault NX3200 arrives with everything you need to easily share information, saving you valuable time. Dell integrates Microsoft’s Windows® Storage Server 2008 R2 with convenient setup wizards, like the Initial Configuration Task tool, to get your NAS up and running quickly with few steps. It seamlessly fits into your current Windows® environment, allowing you to leverage the same management and protection tools already deployed. In fact, Windows® Storage Server 2008 includes unlimited Client Access Licenses (CALs), so you won’t have to worry about keeping pace with additional users.

Set quotas, run reports and get visibility to your files and storage statistics with File Services Resource Manager (FSRM). This will help improve compliance and control over your file services. It also helps in planning and implementing future policy changes and the addition of storage capacity to meet your businesses growth. By combining storage allocation, share management for CIFS/SMB, as well as NFS, you gain a single view for your entire file serving responsibilities.

NX3200 specifications

The Dell NX3200 is a powerful and flexible storage solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprises that require robust data management capabilities. Part of Dell's PowerVault series, the NX3200 offers a blend of affordability, efficiency, and scalability, making it an ideal choice for organizations looking to enhance their storage infrastructure without breaking the bank.

One of the standout features of the NX3200 is its high capacity, supporting up to 96TB of raw storage. This allows businesses to store large volumes of data including critical applications, backups, and media files. The system achieves this capacity through the use of 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA or SAS drives, providing flexibility in terms of performance and cost.

The NX3200 is equipped with advanced data protection technologies, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, ensuring that data integrity is maintained while maximizing efficiency. Its dual controllers enhance availability and reliability, enabling failover capabilities in case of hardware failure. This dual-controller architecture is complemented by features such as hot-swappable drives, allowing users to replace failed components without downtime.

In terms of connectivity, the NX3200 offers multiple options, including 1GbE and 10GbE networking support. This ensures that the storage system can integrate seamlessly into existing network infrastructures, providing the bandwidth necessary for high-performance data access. The presence of both iSCSI and NFS protocols allows for versatility in deployment, making it suitable for a variety of applications from virtualization to massive data storage.

Additionally, the NX3200 includes software features that simplify management. The intuitive interface allows administrators to configure and monitor the storage system easily. Advanced functionalities such as snapshots, cloning, and replication enhance data management capabilities, allowing for efficient backups and disaster recovery strategies.

The Dell NX3200 also emphasizes scalability. Users can start with a small configuration and expand as their data needs grow. This ensures that organizations only invest in the capacity they require at any given time, making it a cost-effective solution in the long run.

In summary, the Dell NX3200 is a feature-rich storage solution that combines high capacity, advanced data protection, and seamless integration with existing infrastructures. Its scalability and management capabilities make it an ideal choice for businesses looking to enhance their data storage while keeping costs manageable. With the NX3200, organizations can ensure the security and accessibility of their data in a fast-evolving digital landscape.