Description
Features and Benefits of M1G5N Dell Storage Controller Module
The M1G5N Dell EqualLogic Storage Controller Module is a component of the Dell EqualLogic storage arrays, designed for enterprise-level storage solutions. Here are the features and benefits of the M1G5N Dell EqualLogic Storage Controller Module:
Features:
- 4GB Cache: The M1G5N controller module comes with a 4GB cache that enables faster data access, retrieval, and storage. This cache improves the performance of the storage array and reduces latency.
- SAS/NL-SAS/SSD Type 14: The controller module supports a variety of storage drives, including SAS, NL-SAS, and SSD Type 14. This allows you to use different types of drives to meet your specific storage needs.
- Redundancy: The controller module is designed with redundant components, including power supplies and cooling fans, which ensures high availability and reduces the risk of downtime.
- Easy Maintenance: The M1G5N controller module is hot-swappable, which means you can replace or upgrade the module without shutting down the storage array. This allows for easy maintenance and upgrades.
Benefits:
- Improved Performance: The 4GB cache improves the performance of the storage array by reducing latency and increasing data access speed. This enables faster data retrieval and storage, resulting in better application performance and increased productivity.
- High Availability: The redundant components ensure high availability and reduce the risk of downtime. This helps to maintain business continuity and prevents data loss.
- Flexibility: The controller module supports a variety of storage drives, including SAS, NL-SAS, and SSD Type 14. This provides flexibility in choosing the right drive for your specific storage needs.
- Easy Maintenance and Upgrades: The hot-swappable feature of the M1G5N controller module allows for easy maintenance and upgrades without disrupting the storage array’s operations. This reduces maintenance costs and downtime.
Management and Monitoring Tools for the M1G5N Module
The Dell EqualLogic M1G5N Storage Controller Module is a component of the Dell EqualLogic PS Series of storage arrays. Here are some management and monitoring tools that can be used with this storage controller module:
- Dell EqualLogic Group Manager: This is a software application that provides centralized management of multiple EqualLogic storage arrays. It allows you to configure, monitor, and manage the storage arrays from a single console.
- Dell Storage Manager: This is a software application that provides comprehensive monitoring and management capabilities for Dell storage arrays. It allows you to monitor storage capacity, performance, and health, as well as automate common management tasks.
- Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter: This is a plug-in for VMware vCenter that allows you to manage and monitor Dell storage arrays from within the vCenter console. It provides visibility into storage capacity, performance, and health, as well as the ability to perform common management tasks.
- Dell SupportAssist: This is a proactive support technology that automatically detects and alerts you to hardware issues before they become problems. It provides remote monitoring, diagnostics, and notifications for Dell storage arrays.
- SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can be used to monitor the performance and status of the storage controller module. SNMP-based monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or PRTG can be used for this purpose.
- Dell EqualLogic SAN Headquarters: This is a software application that provides performance and event monitoring, analysis, and reporting for Dell EqualLogic storage arrays. It allows you to monitor and analyze the performance of the storage arrays, as well as generate reports on storage usage and performance trends.
Compatibility with other Dell EqualLogic Storage Arrays
The M1G5N Dell EqualLogic Storage Controller Module is compatible with several EqualLogic arrays, including PS6210, PS6110XS, PS6110XV, and PS4110XV.
This module supports SAS and NL-SAS drives and has a cache size of 4GB. It is compatible with the following drive types:
- EqualLogic 2.5″ SAS HDDs: 7.2K, 10K, and 15K RPM
- EqualLogic 2.5″ SAS SSDs: Type 14 (400GB, 800GB, and 1.6TB)
- EqualLogic 2.5″ NL-SAS HDDs: 7.2K RPM
It is important to note that compatibility also depends on the firmware version of the module and the firmware version of the array it will be used with. It is recommended to check the Dell EqualLogic Compatibility Matrix to ensure full compatibility between the module and the desired array.
General Information about this Dell M1G5N
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# M1G5N
- Product Type : Controller
- Product Name : SAS Controller
Technical Specifications
The M1G5N Dell EqualLogic Storage Controller Module is a component used in Dell EqualLogic storage arrays. Here are the technical specifications for this module:
- Cache memory: 4GB
- Supported drive types: SAS, NL-SAS, SSD Type 14
- Supported RAID levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Host interface: Two 10GbE ports (SFP+), two 1GbE ports (RJ45)
- Drive interface: Four 6Gb/s SAS ports (SFF-8088)
- Expansion port: One 10GbE SFP+ port for additional module connectivity
- Power supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies
- Cooling: Four fans, hot-swappable
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 9.27 x 1.7 x 15.5 inches
- Weight: 8.2 lbs
