Description
Key Features of Dell Equallogic Type 12 Controller
The DRNDW Dell Equallogic Type 12 Controller for PS4100 has the following key features:
- High-performance storage connectivity: The controller provides 12GB/s SAS connectivity for fast and reliable data transfer.
- RAID support: The controller supports various RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing a range of data protection options.
- Network connectivity: The controller features dual 10GB Ethernet ports for high-speed data transfer and improved network performance.
- Scalability and flexibility: The controller is designed to be scalable and flexible, allowing administrators to easily add or remove storage as needed.
- Data protection and recovery: The controller provides robust data protection and recovery features, including automated snapshots, remote replication, and data deduplication.
- Performance optimization: The controller supports features such as dynamic load balancing and performance tuning, which help to optimize performance and ensure that data is transferred efficiently.
- Easy deployment and maintenance: The controller is designed to be easy to deploy and maintain, with a simple, intuitive web interface and remote management capabilities.
- Power efficiency: The controller is designed to be energy efficient, reducing power consumption and helping to reduce operational costs.
- Green computing: The controller supports green computing initiatives, with features such as power-saving modes and environmentally friendly components.
- Support and warranty: The controller is backed by a comprehensive warranty and technical support, providing peace of mind for administrators.
Management and Monitoring Capabilities
The DRNDW Dell Equallogic Type 12 Controller for PS4100 has the following management and monitoring capabilities:
- Management Software: The controller comes with the Dell Equallogic Group Manager software, which provides centralized management and monitoring of multiple controllers in the environment. The software enables administrators to configure, monitor, and diagnose controller issues from a single console.
- Monitoring Capabilities: The controller provides real-time monitoring of key performance metrics, such as I/O rates, latency, and throughput, helping administrators quickly identify and resolve performance issues.
- Alerts and Notifications: The controller supports configurable alerts and notifications, enabling administrators to receive real-time updates on critical events, such as disk failures, system health, and performance issues.
- Analytics and Reporting: The controller provides detailed analytics and reporting capabilities, enabling administrators to easily track and analyze system performance, resource utilization, and storage capacity.
- Remote Management: The controller supports remote management, enabling administrators to monitor and manage the system from a remote location, even when the system is not accessible.
- Compatibility: The controller is compatible with major operating systems, including Windows, VMware, Linux, and UNIX, making it easy to integrate into existing infrastructure.
The Dell Equallogic Type 12 Controller for PS4100 provides advanced management and monitoring capabilities, ensuring that it can be easily managed and maintained in a production environment. The controller’s real-time monitoring and reporting capabilities, along with its compatibility with major operating systems, make it an ideal solution for data-intensive environments.
Compatibility with Major Operating Systems
The DRNDW Dell Equallogic Type 12 Controller for PS4100 is compatible with major operating systems, including:
- Microsoft Windows: Compatible with Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Windows 10.
- VMware: The controller is fully supported by VMware vSphere 5.0 and later versions, including vSphere 6.0, vSphere 6.5, and vSphere 7.0.
- Linux: The controller supports major Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Oracle Linux.
- UNIX: The controller is compatible with UNIX operating systems such as IBM AIX and HP-UX.
The compatibility of the Dell Equallogic Type 12 Controller with major operating systems ensures that it can be easily integrated into existing infrastructure, providing fast and reliable storage connectivity to support the demands of data-intensive applications. With its 12-port design, this controller provides high availability and improved network performance for mission-critical applications.
General Information
- Brand: Dell
- MPN : DRNDW
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS-SATA
Technical Information
- Product Type: RAID Controller
- Form Factor: Module
- Controller Memory: 4 GB
- Port(s): SAS
- Compatible: Dell EqualLogic 4GB Cache SAS NL-SAS SSD Type 12 Storage Controller Module for PS4100