Viewing the Storage Array Profile

The Storage Array Profile displays the most detailed information about the components of a remote replication and the replication repository virtual disks. You can:

View detailed information about individual and paired virtual disks in a remote replication

View detailed information about the replication repository virtual disks in the remote replication and storage array

Save the Storage Array Profile information as a text file

To view the Storage Array Profile:

1In the Array Management Window of the local or remote storage array, select the Summary tab.

2In the Status area, click Storage Array Profile. The Storage Array Profile opens.

3Select the Virtual Disks tab.

4Select either the Replications tab or the Repositories tab. The Profile for Storage array page is displayed.

5Perform one of the following:

To return to the Array Management Window without saving the information, click Close.

To save the information, click Save As, then go to Step 6.

6In the Section Selection area of the Save Profile window, select each section you want to save.

7To save the file, either:

Save the file in the default directory, or

Save the file in another directory by choosing it in the Look in drop- down list.

8In File name, type a name for the file and click Save. The file is saved as a .txt file.

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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.

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