The N1K2N Dell Powervault MD3600F/MD3620F MD3XXF Controller Card Module is a storage array controller module that provides enterprise-level storage capabilities. Here are some of its key features and benefits:
- High performance: The N1K2N controller module provides high-performance storage capabilities, with support for SAS and SSD disks. This can help to improve application performance and reduce latency.
- High availability: The N1K2N controller module supports redundant controller configurations and hot-swappable components, which can help to minimize downtime and ensure high availability.
- Scalability: The N1K2N controller module supports up to 96 disks per array and up to 8 arrays per controller pair. This can provide high scalability for enterprise-level storage needs.
- RAID support: The N1K2N controller module supports various RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This can provide data protection and redundancy for critical data.
- Easy management: The N1K2N controller module can be managed through the Dell Storage Manager software, which provides a user-friendly interface for managing storage arrays. This can help to simplify storage management and reduce administrative overhead.
- Flexibility: The N1K2N controller module supports a range of connectivity options, including Fibre Channel and iSCSI. This can provide flexibility in configuring storage arrays to meet specific business needs.
- Data migration: The N1K2N controller module supports data migration between storage arrays, which can help to streamline storage management and simplify data center operations.
The N1K2N Dell Powervault MD3600F/MD3620F MD3XXF Controller Card Module provides enterprise-level storage capabilities, including high availability, scalability, and performance. To ensure optimal performance and availability of the storage array, it is important to have management and monitoring capabilities in place. Here are some options for management and monitoring:
- Dell Storage Manager: Dell Storage Manager is a software application that provides management and monitoring capabilities for Dell Powervault storage arrays, including the MD3600F/MD3620F MD3XXF Controller Card Module. It can monitor system status, performance, and capacity, and provide alerts when thresholds are exceeded. This software can be installed on a dedicated server or a workstation.
- SNMP: The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can be used to monitor the performance of the N1K2N controller card module. SNMP can provide real-time monitoring of system performance, including CPU utilization, memory usage, and network throughput. SNMP traps can also be used to alert administrators of issues with the storage array.
- Syslog: The N1K2N controller card module can be configured to send syslog messages to a centralized syslog server. This can be used to monitor system status and generate alerts when thresholds are exceeded.
- Email alerts: The N1K2N controller card module can be configured to send email alerts when specific events occur, such as disk failures or system errors. These alerts can be sent to multiple recipients and can be customized to include specific information about the event.
- Dell ProSupport: Dell ProSupport is a support service that provides 24/7 monitoring and alerts for Dell Powervault storage arrays, including the MD3600F/MD3620F MD3XXF Controller Card Module. This service can monitor system performance, capacity, and availability, and provide proactive alerts when issues are detected.
The N1K2N Dell Powervault MD3600F/MD3620F MD3XXF Controller Card Module is a modular disk storage array controller designed to support high-performance applications. To ensure disk compatibility with this controller, there are a few things to consider:
- Disk type: The N1K2N controller supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) disks. SAS disks are designed for high-performance applications that require low latency and high throughput, while NL-SAS disks are designed for applications that require high capacity and lower cost.
- Disk size: The N1K2N controller supports disks in various sizes, including 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch form factors. Before purchasing disks, ensure that they are compatible with the disk bays in your storage array.
- Disk speed: The N1K2N controller supports disks with different speeds, including 7,200 RPM, 10,000 RPM, and 15,000 RPM. Higher-speed disks are designed for applications that require faster access times and lower latency.
- RAID configuration: The N1K2N controller supports various RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. Ensure that the disks you plan to use are compatible with the RAID configuration you plan to implement.
- Disk firmware: It is important to ensure that the firmware of the disks you plan to use is compatible with the N1K2N controller. Check the Dell support website for the latest firmware updates and compatibility information.
- Brand: Dell
- MPN : N1K2N
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: Controller Module
- Form Factor: Plug-in module
- Interface: 6Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
- Supported Drives: SAS, Nearline SAS, and SSD
- RAID Levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
- Cache: 1GB or 2GB DDR3 DIMM memory
- Host Interface: PCIe 2.0 x8
- Management: SNMP, telnet, HTTP, HTTPS
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
- Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
- Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
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