Controllers |
2 per chassis (active/active) |
Processors |
2.5GHz 4-core Intel® Xeon® processors (2 per controller, 4 per chassis) |
System memory |
32GB per chassis (16GB per controller) |
Internal storage |
24 x 2.5” drive bays |
Operating system |
Dell Storage Center OS (SCOS) 6.5 or greater |
Expansion enclosures |
Dell Storage SC200 (12 x 3.5” drive slots, 6Gb SAS)
Dell Storage SC220 (24 x 2.5” drive slots, 6Gb SAS)
Dell Storage SC280 (84 x 3.5” drive slots, 6Gb SAS) |
Maximum drive count |
192 (24 internal, plus 168 external); more in federated systems* |
Maximum raw capacity (SAN) |
1PB per array (SSD or HDD), more in federated systems* |
Maximum raw capacity (NAS) |
1PB per array with optional FS8600
6PB in single namespace (with FS8600 and multiple SC4020 arrays) |
Storage media |
SAS and NL-SAS drives; different drive types, transfer rates and rotational speeds can be mixed in the same system
• SSD: write-intensive, read-intensive (SLC, MLC and TLC formats)
• HDD: 15K, 10K, 7.2K RPM |
Front-end network protocols |
FC, iSCSI (supports simultaneous multiprotocol) |
Max 16Gb FC ports |
4 per array (SFP+) |
Max 8Gb/4Gb FC ports |
8 per array (SFP+) |
Max 10Gb iSCSI ports |
6 total per array - may be used for front-end iSCSI network or replication
• 4 SFP+ optical or copper
• 2 BASE-T |
Management ports |
2 per array (1Gb BASE-T) |
Back-end expansion protocols |
6Gb SAS |
Max back-end expansion ports |
4 per array |
Array configurations |
All-flash, hybrid or HDD arrays |
Storage format |
Block (SAN) and/or file (NAS) from same pool** |
Auto-tiering method |
Policy-based migration based on real-time data usage, customizable 512KB-4MB page size |
Auto-tiering structure |
Up to 3 primary (media-based) tiers total, up to 2 SSD tiers (write- and read-intensive SSDs) |
Tiering customizations |
Default and user-defined profiles, option to “pin” volumes to any tier |
RAID support |
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, RAID 10, and RAID 10 DM (dual mirror); any combination of RAID levels can exist on a single array |
RAID tiering |
Auto-provisions and dynamically restripes multiple RAID levels on the same tier; no need to pre-allocate RAID groups |
Thin provisioning |
Active by default on all volumes, operates at full performance across all features |
Deduplication and compression |
Selectable option per volume on lowest tier (SSD or HDD)
Compression-only option also available |
HDD optimization |
FastTrack moves frequently accessed data to outer tracks for quicker response times |
Replication |
Synchronous/Asynchronous via FC or iSCSI
Target/source relationships may be one-to-many or many-to-one
Supports all SC data services on source and target volumes
Change replication types and topologies on demand
Supports cross-platform replication with PS Series/EqualLogic arrays (either direction)*** |
Volume mobility |
Live Migrate (included with base product) enables host-transparent data movement between arrays; see also Federation section
Maintains snapshots/replication relationships |
Thin import |
Space-efficient, non-disruptive data migration from PS Series (EqualLogic) arrays |
Thin clones |
Clone standalone volumes with zero duplication of data
Clones maintain independent snapshots and replication
Ideal for VDI, test/dev, other applications that require discrete instances of common data
More efficient than dedupe for database copies |
Business continuity |
Live Volume bi-directional auto-failover, auto-repair***
Continuous operations, disaster recovery, disaster avoidance
Includes third-site (tertiary) replication options
Zero RTO/RPO with customizable site failover SLAs per volume
Does not require identical hardware at each site
VMware Metro Stretch Cluster support
VMware Site Recovery Manager
Microsoft Azure Site Recovery support |
Thin snapshots |
Records changes only, snapshots auto-migrate to lower-cost storage |
Application data protection |
Application Protection Manager Suite protects and restores host-side data from array in Oracle, Microsoft or VMware environments |
Data-at-rest encryption |
Self-encrypting drives (SED) in SSD or HDD formats
Full-disk encryption (FDE) based on AES-256
Drives certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 2
Key Management Server options available for FIPS 140-2 Level 1, 2 and 3 |
External key manager support |
Gemalto’s SafeNet KeySecure k460, SafeNet KeySecure k250, SafeNet KeySecure k150v
Thales EMS 200 |
Management interface |
Dell Storage Manager (DSM), formerly Enterprise Manager
Multi-array, multi-site, cross-platform management from single interface |
Federation |
Create large multi-array systems under unified management, with seamless workload migration between arrays via included Live Migrate feature. Add arrays non-disruptively, efficiently utilizing their combined capacity and performance. Volume Advisor monitors federated arrays to suggest optimal data placement and load balancing. Volume movement does not impact snapshots or replication data protection. Federate like or unlike arrays: SC9000, SC8000, SC7020, SC4020.* |
Scripting support |
Microsoft PowerShell API, RESTful API |
Host OS support |
Microsoft Windows Server®, Oracle® Solaris, HP®-UX, Oracle Linux, IBM® AIX®, Novell® NetWare®, SUSE® Enterprise Linux®, Apple®, HPTru64, VMware, Citrix® XenServer®, RedHat® |
Third-party application integration |
VMware, Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, OpenStack™, Symantec™, CommVault®, Foglight™ — see the SC Series Management spec sheet for additional integrations and details |
Coexistance with PS Series (EqualLogic) arrays |
Replication in either direction
Day-to-day management from a single interface
Thin import: space-efficient, non-disruptive data migration from PS Series arrays |
Certifications |
VMware vSphere Metro Storage Cluster, VMware SRM, Veritas Storage Foundations Suite, IBM VIOS Recognized, Oracle Validated Infrastructure (OVI); see Dell Storage Support Matrix for additional certifications and details |
Reporting/Alerts |
Support Assist (phone home), remote diagnostics and performance monitoring, automated alerts, reports and notifications, departmental chargeback |
Power |
Power/wattage: 2 hot-swappable 580W power supplies; 580W maximum power
Heat dissipation: 1,978 BTU/hr maximum
Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Frequency: 50/60 Hz |
Chassis |
Rack size: 2U
Height: 8.79 cm (3.46 in)
Width: 48.2 cm (18.98 in)
Depth: 54.68 cm (21.53 inches)
Weight at max config: 24 kg (53 lb)
Weight empty: 7 kg (15.4 lb) |
Rack support |
ReadyRails™ II static rails for tool-less mounting in 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4-post threaded-hole racks |
Environmental operating conditions |
Operating temperature: 50 - 95°F (10 - 35°C)
Non-operating temperature: -40 - 149°F (-40 - 65°C)
Operating humidity ranges (non-condensing):10% to 80% with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point
Non-operating humidity (non-condensing): 5% to 95% with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point
Inlet type: NEMA 5-15/CS22.2, n°42 |
Services |
Dell Copilot support with deployment and consulting services. Dell Copilot Optimize available for additional ongoing strategic counsel and guidance from a highly trained system analyst. |
Diagnostics engine |
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) |
System sizing |
Dell Performance Analysis Collection Kit (DPACK) tool |
Drive warranty |
All SSDs and HDDs are warrantied for full lifetime wear-out replacement with valid service agreement. SSD warranty covers all formats: SLC, MLC and TLC. |