Description
Management and Monitoring Capabilities of N3MVF Dell Equallogic
The N3MVF Dell Equallogic Type 17 10GBE 4GB PS4110 Controller Module is a storage array controller module that provides high-performance and scalable storage capabilities. 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 EqualLogic Group Manager: Dell EqualLogic Group Manager is a software application that provides management and monitoring capabilities for Dell EqualLogic storage arrays. 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 N3MVF controller. 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 N3MVF controller 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 N3MVF controller 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 EqualLogic storage arrays. This service can monitor system performance, capacity, and availability, and provide proactive alerts when issues are detected.
Network Connectivity of N3MVF Dell Equallogic Type 17 10GBE 4GB
The N3MVF Dell Equallogic Type 17 10GBE 4GB PS4110 Controller Module provides high-performance storage capabilities for demanding applications and workloads. Here are the details of network connectivity for this controller module:
- Network Interface: 2x 10GbE (SFP+) and 2x 1GbE (RJ45)
- Network Protocol: iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface)
- Network Transfer Rate: 10GbE – Up to 10 Gbps, 1GbE – Up to 1 Gbps
- Network Features: Jumbo frames support, flow control, VLAN support, link aggregation (802.3ad), and TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support.
The N3MVF Dell Equallogic Type 17 10GBE 4GB PS4110 Controller Module is equipped with two 10GbE (SFP+) ports and two 1GbE (RJ45) ports to provide high-speed connectivity to the network. The module supports the iSCSI protocol, which enables block-level access to the storage array over Ethernet networks. This allows servers to connect to the storage array using standard Ethernet connections, eliminating the need for specialized Fibre Channel infrastructure.
The controller module supports a range of network features, including jumbo frames support, flow control, VLAN support, link aggregation (802.3ad), and TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support. These features help to optimize network performance and ensure that the storage array can handle high volumes of data traffic without interruption.
Compatibility of N3MVF Dell Equallogic Type 17 10GBE
The N3MVF Dell Equallogic Type 17 10GBE 4GB PS4110 Controller Module is compatible with the Dell EqualLogic PS4110 storage array. It is designed to provide enterprise-level storage capabilities, including high availability, scalability, and performance. Here are some of the key compatibility specifications for this controller module:
- Storage Array: Dell EqualLogic PS4110
- Interface: 10GBASE-T, SFP+, and QSFP+
- Supported Drives: SAS and NL-SAS
- RAID Levels: RAID 5, 6, 10, and 50
- Host Interface: 10GbE iSCSI and Fibre Channel
- 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)
General Information
- Manufacturer: Dell
- MPN: N3MVF
- Type: Controller
- Controller Type: ISCSI
Technical Specifications
- Form Factor: Plug-in module
- Interface: 10GbE iSCSI (Ethernet)
- Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps
- Supported Drives: SAS and NL-SAS
- RAID Levels: RAID 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
- Cache: 8GB non-volatile memory (NVRAM)
- Host Interface: PCIe 2.0 x8
- Management: SNMP, telnet, SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°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)