Viewing the Properties Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Viewing Logical Elements of the

Secondary Virtual Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Viewing the Physical Components or

Logical Elements of the Primary Virtual Disk . . . . 193

Virtual Disk Status Icons

194

Changing Write Mode and Consistency

 

Group Membership

194

Resynchronizing Virtual Disks

196

Normally Synchronized Virtual Disks

196

Changing Synchronization

 

Priority and Method

197

Unsynchronized Virtual Disks

199

Automatically Resynchronizing Virtual Disks . . .

200

Manually Resynchronizing Virtual Disks

200

Reversing Roles Between the Primary

 

and Secondary Virtual Disks

201

Promoting the Secondary Virtual Disk or

 

Demoting the Primary Virtual Disk

202

Suspending a Remote Replication

202

Resuming a Remote Replication

203

About Resumed Remote Replications

203

Testing Communication Between the

 

Primary and Secondary Virtual Disks

204

Deleting a Virtual Disk From a Replicated

205

Pair in a Storage Array

Deleting a Primary Virtual Disk

205

Deleting a Secondary Virtual Disk

206

Deleting a Primary Virtual Disk in a

 

Replicated Pair From a Storage Array

206

Deleting a Secondary Virtual Disk in a

 

Replicated Pair From a Storage Array

207

Removing a Remote Replication From a

 

Storage Array

207

Deactivating the Remote Replication

 

on the Storage Array

208

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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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