Promoting the Secondary Virtual Disk or Demoting the Primary Virtual Disk

To promote the secondary virtual disk to the role of primary virtual disk, or demote the primary virtual disk to the role of secondary virtual disk:

1In the AMW of the storage array that contains the virtual disk you are changing, click the Logical tab.

2Right-click the virtual disk you are changing.

•If you are promoting the secondary virtual disk to the role of primary virtual disk, select Change→ Role to Primary. The Change to Primary message is displayed. Clicking Yes reverses the roles of the primary and secondary virtual disks.

•If you are demoting the primary virtual disk to the role of secondary virtual disk, select Change→ Role to Secondary. The Change to Secondary message is displayed. Clicking Yes reverses the roles of the primary and secondary virtual disks.

Suspending a Remote Replication

1In the AMW of the storage array with the primary virtual disk, select the Logical tab.

2In the Logical tab, right-click the primary virtual disk of a replicated pair, then select Suspend Replication.

The Suspend Replicated Pair dialog is displayed. The Replicated pairs table shows all replicated pairs in the local and remote storage arrays.

3Select one or more of the replicated pairs to suspend. To select all replicated pairs, click Select All.

4Click Suspend.

The Suspend Replication Relationship - Confirmation message is displayed.

5In the Confirmation text box, type Yes, then click OK.

The Suspend Replicated Pair - Progress bar indicates the progress of

the suspension. The Properties pane in the AMW that contains the suspended primary virtual disk shows the Replication status as Suspended. The suspended icon is displayed next to both the primary virtual disk icon and the secondary virtual disk icon in the Logical pane in the AMW.

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MD3620F, MD3600f specifications

Dell's MD3620F and MD3600F storage arrays are designed for businesses seeking dependable, high-performance storage solutions tailored to meet the demands of modern data management. These models offer a blend of scalability, efficiency, and advanced features, making them well-suited for a range of applications, from virtual environments to critical database operations.

One of the primary features of the MD3620F and MD3600F is their support for a hybrid storage architecture. This approach allows organizations to combine flash storage with traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) to optimize performance and cost. The MD3620F focuses heavily on all-flash configurations, delivering exceptional speed and lower latency, ideal for I/O-intensive workloads.

Scalability is another hallmark of these storage solutions. The MD3600F allows users to scale up to 120 drives, providing robust capacity to meet growing data needs. The MD3620F is engineered for environments where data availability and speed are paramount, with support for high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) and consistent performance under stress.

In terms of data management, both systems integrate with Dell’s proprietary software, which enhances operational efficiency through features like automated tiering. This technology optimizes data placement between different storage types based on access frequency, ensuring that hot data is readily available while reducing costs associated with less critical data.

Reliability is crucial for businesses that depend on their storage systems. The MD3620F and MD3600F come equipped with advanced data protection mechanisms, such as RAID support, which safeguards against data loss, and snapshot capabilities that provide point-in-time copies of data. Moreover, these solutions include hot-swappable components, ensuring minimal downtime for maintenance and repairs.

Connectivity is also a strong suit of these storage arrays. They support multiple connectivity options, including SAS and iSCSI, allowing for flexible integration into existing IT infrastructures. This adaptability enhances their appeal to a wide range of enterprise environments.

In summary, the Dell MD3620F and MD3600F stand out as robust storage solutions with a combination of hybrid and all-flash configurations, scalability, advanced data management tools, and enhanced reliability features. These characteristics make them ideal for organizations looking to enhance their data storage capabilities while maintaining high performance and efficiency.
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