Last year we announced XtremIO X2 which builds upon the incredibly successful X1 platform with its unique content-aware, metadata-centric architecture and integrated copy data management (iCDM) capabilities. X2 brings new levels of efficiency, agility and performance including: 25 percent on average better data reduction1; 80 percent better response times and support for up to 40 percent more concurrent users for VDI2; 2x faster3 VMware storage operations; and this does not even cover it all.
This year, we have expanded upon the enterprise capabilities of this market-leading purpose-built All-Flash array, announcing new features to make it possible for customers to experience the power of XtremIO at a price point never seen before.
Data Replication – Made Efficient
Data is at the core of all businesses. Fast access is essential for delivering services and remaining competitive. However, you don’t need to waste resources, time and bandwidth replicating data that you already have! XIOS 6.1 introduces XtremIO metadata-aware replication, which is unlike anything else in the industry. It has been architected to only send compressed, unique data (after deduplication) to the remote site, minimizing WAN bandwidth. Duplicate blocks that already exist on the target site will never be transferred across the network.
This highly efficient approach towards replication, along with zero trimming and write-folding, significantly reduces WAN bandwidth usage by up to 75 percent4. Additionally, this unique capability of X2 replication allows replication of heavy workloads without compromising RPOs.
Let’s not forget the impact on the DR site. XtremIO replication also supports fan-in and fan-out configurations for different consistency groups to easily implement a central-site DR architecture. Primary sites are globally deduped against each other at the target site. With less data being replicated and a 4-to-1 fan-in architecture, overall storage capacity requirements (primary sites and target site) are reduced by up to 38 percent5. Those savings are in addition to compression and dedupe.
Data Replication – Made Easy
XtremIO replication offers operational simplicity by leveraging XtremIO’s unique in-memory snapshots (XVCs) delivering full operational recovery for disaster situations. Also, replication is configured with a new step-by-step protection wizard, simplifying management.
The wizard walks administrators through the entire process, from setting up the source, target and setting up replication and retention policies (for minutes, hours and days). Then simply review and start protecting. It’s just that easy!
Performance ‑ Always Consistent
X2 replication, like all other XtremIO data services, has minimal impact on overall system performance and response time. At no point is there a need to disable replication or any other data service in order to allow another data service to run.
Enterprise Capabilities at Mid-range Prices
A new, lower-priced XtremIO X2 model has been added to the XtremIO family. Designed with XtremIO’s unique metadata-centric architecture with full data services including inline data reduction (in-memory space efficient copies, deduplication, and compression), and enterprise-grade availability, the new entry model X2 offers the enterprise capabilities companies demand starting at midrange prices. This model is perfect for customers requiring a single X-Brick with small capacity and limited growth plans but who still require high-performance with low latency. It scales from 34.5TB raw up to 69.1TB raw or 369TB effective capacity (6:1 storage efficiency). This model provides a 55 percent lower entry point for X2 versus X16.
Nothing Says it Better
XtremIO X2 provides consistent high performance, incredible efficiency and more protection – now at a lower price point. But don’t take our word for it, hear what our customers have to say! You also won’t want to miss the new report in Storage Review report about XtremIO’s new native replication capabilities.
Our channel partners are also especially bullish on the new entry model X2. According to C.R. Howdyshell, president of Dell partner Rolta AdvizeX based in Ohio:
“I’m excited about the potential to service even more customer workloads with the lowered entry point model of the X2. I believe this is a significant opportunity for AdvizeX and Dell. Now more of our customers will be able to enjoy the game-changing performance and efficiency of the XtremIO platform.”
Want to Learn More?
Be sure to check out the below links and then follow us @DellStorage on Twitter for the latest and greatest on XtremIO.
- XtremIO replication white paper
- Top reasons for XtremIO
- Storage Review evaluation of XtremIO X2 Replication
