Antes de comenzar

NOTA: a lo largo del documento, la matriz de almacenamiento de la serie Dell PowerVault MD3600f hace referencia a Dell PowerVault MD3600f y a Dell PowerVault MD3620f. El gabinete de expansión de la serie Dell PowerVault MD1200 se refiere a Dell PowerVault MD1200 y Dell PowerVault MD1220.

Antes de configurar la matriz de almacenamiento de la serie PowerVault MD3600f, debe tener en cuenta una serie de prácticas recomendadas para garantizar que la matriz de almacenamiento funcione a un rendimiento máximo y ofrezca completa redundancia (si es necesario).

Para activar la redundancia, se deben conectar dos Adaptadores de bus host (HBA) Fibre Channel (FC) del sistema host a la matriz de almacenamiento. Si la redundancia no es un requisito, solamente se conecta un adaptador HBA FC a la matriz de almacenamiento. Consulte el documento Matriz de compatibilidad para obtener una lista de los adaptadores HBA compatibles y el documento Configuring Fibre Channel With the Dell MD3600f Series Storage Array (Configuración de Fibre Channel con la matriz de almacenamiento de la serie Dell MD3600f) para obtener más información sobre la instalación de controladores HBA. Puede descargar ambos documentos de la página support.dell.com/manuals.

Antes de conectar cables entre el servidor host y la matriz de almacenamiento, etiquete físicamente todos los puertos y conectores.

Durante los ciclos de encendido de la red, siga siempre los procedimientos adecuados de encendido y apagado. Asegúrese también de que los componentes de red críticos se encuentren en circuitos de alimentación diferentes.

Cómo trabajar con módulos SFP y cables de fibra óptica

NOTA: los módulos SFP+ admiten conexiones Fibre Channel de 8 GB. Este documento se refiere genéricamente a SFP.

Cada controladora de almacenamiento puede tener hasta cuatro puertos host FC. Para conectar un puerto host a un host o conmutador se utiliza un módulo conectable de formato reducido (SFP). Se introduce el módulo SFP en el puerto y, a continuación, se introduce un cable de fibra óptica en el módulo SFP. El otro extremo del cable de fibra óptica se conecta a un conector de interfaz óptica en un HBA FC de un host o un conmutador. Los módulos SFP son productos láser.

Introducción al sistema

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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.