机写入活动的时间。然后您可以将目标虚拟磁盘用作源虚拟磁盘的备 份或者系统测试资源,也可以使用它将数据复制到其它设备 (例如磁 带驱动器或其它介质)。

注:从备份副本恢复 您可以使用 编辑主机至虚拟磁盘映射功能从您 在上一过程中创建的备份虚拟磁盘恢复数据。 Mappings (映射)选项使您可 以取消源虚拟磁盘自其主机的映射,然后将备份虚拟磁盘映射至同一主机。

虚拟磁盘备份的类型

您可以执行脱机或联机虚拟磁盘备份。为确保数据完整性,在任一类型的 虚拟磁盘备份操作期间将暂挂所有对目标虚拟磁盘的 I/O 操作。虚拟磁盘 备份完成后,目标虚拟磁盘将自动变为对主机只读。

脱机备份

脱机备份从源虚拟磁盘读取数据并将其复制到目标虚拟磁盘,同时在备份 期间暂挂所有对源虚拟磁盘的更新。在脱机虚拟磁盘备份中,源虚拟磁盘 与目标虚拟磁盘之间存在关系。对参与脱机备份的源虚拟磁盘可以发出读 取请求,同时虚拟磁盘备份显示 In Progress (正在进行)或 Pending

(挂起)状态。写入请求只能在脱机备份完成后发出。如果源虚拟磁盘是 使用日志文件系统格式化,则任何向源虚拟磁盘发出读取请求的尝试可能 被存储阵列 RAID 控制器模块拒绝,并导致错误消息。请确保在完成虚拟 磁盘备份之后,已禁用目标虚拟磁盘的 Read-Only(只读)属性,以防止 出现错误信息。

联机备份

联机备份在存储阵列中创建任何虚拟磁盘的时间点快照备份,同时仍允许 在备份操作期间写入虚拟磁盘。这可通过创建虚拟磁盘的快照实现,并可 将此快照用作备份的实际源虚拟磁盘。在联机虚拟磁盘备份中,快照虚拟 磁盘与目标虚拟磁盘之间存在关系。为其创建时间点映像的虚拟磁盘 (源虚拟磁盘)必须是存储阵列中的标准虚拟磁盘。

快照虚拟磁盘和快照库虚拟磁盘在联机备份操作期间创建。快照虚拟磁盘 并非包含数据的实际虚拟磁盘;而是对特定时间虚拟磁盘上所包含的数据 的引用。对于拍摄的每个快照,将创建快照库虚拟磁盘以保留快照的写入 同时复制 copy-on-write)数据。快照库虚拟磁盘只用于管理快照映像。

但在修改源虚拟磁盘上的数据块之前,应将块中要修改的内容复制到快照 库虚拟磁盘。由于快照库虚拟磁盘存储这些数据块中原始数据的副本,因 此对这些数据块的其它更改将仅写入源虚拟磁盘。

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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.