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PowerScale A3000 Archive NAS Platform

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Highly efficient and resilient active archive storage or long-term data retention for large-scale data. Scale-out architecture allows you to keep pace with growing archive needs, while enterprise-grade data protection and security options enable you to safeguard your data.
Chassis capacity:
960 TB - 1.6 PB
Nodes per chassis:
4
Raw cluster capacity:
960 TB - 100 PB
ECC memory:
96 GB
Storage type:
SATA
HDD drives per node:
80

  1. Chassis capacity: 960 TB - 1.6 PB
  2. Nodes per chassis: 4
  3. Raw cluster capacity: 960 TB - 100 PB
  4. ECC memory: 96 GB
  5. Storage type: SATA
  6. SSD drives per node: 80

Processor

CLX-SP 3204 6-core 1.9GHz

Functional

PowerScale Archive NAS

Scale-out architecture: Distributed fully symmetric clustered architecture that combines modular storage with OneFS operating system in a single volume, single namespace, and single filesystem

Modular design: Four self-contained Isilon or PowerScale nodes include server, software, HDDs and SSDs in a 4U rackmountable chassis. All nodes can be integrated into existing PowerScale and Isilon clusters with backend Ethernet or InfiniBand connectivity

Memory

96GB

System Overview

Scale-out architecture
Distributed fully symmetric clustered architecture that combines modular storage with OneFS operating system in a single volume, single namespace, and single filesystem.

Cluster Attributes
Number of chassis: 1 to 63
Number of nodes: 4 to 252
Cluster Capacity: 960 TB to 100 PB
Rack Units: 4 to 252

Raw capacity
80 HDD drives (3.5 in.) per chassis.
Chassis Capacity:
960 TB
1.28 PB
1.6 PB TB

Cache (per node) solid state drives:
(800GB , 3.2TB, 7.68TB)
Capacity and number of SDDs (1 or 2) determined by HDD size and count

Connectivity

Front End Networking (per node):
2 x 100 GbE (QSFP28) or 2 x 25GbE (SFP28)

Infrastructure Networking (per node):
2 InfiniBand connections with QDR links or 2 X 100 GbE (QSFP28) or 2 X 25GbE (SFP28)

Media Types

HDD:
12 TB
16 TB
20 TB

Software

OneFS 9.2.1 or later. Upgrades are non-disruptive
PowerScale OneFS distributed file system creates a cluster with a single file system and single global namespace. It is fully journaled, fully distributed, and has a globally coherent write/read cache.

Data Optimization

Efficiency
SmartDedupe data deduplication option, which can reduce storage requirements by up to 35 percent.
2:1 DRR guarantee

Network protocol support
NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSoRDMA, NFS Kerberized sessions (UDP or TCP), SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, SMB3-CA, Multichannel, HTTP, FTP, NDMP, SNMP, LDAP, HDFS, S3, ADS, NIS reads/writes.

Data replication
SyncIQ fast and flexible one-to-many file-based asynchronous replication between clusters. SmartSync provides efficient file to file and file to object data movement.

Automated storage tiering
Policy-based automated tiering options including SmartPools and CloudPools software to optimise storage resources and lower costs.

Data retention
SmartLock policy-based retention and protection against accidental deletion.

Data Protection

FlexProtect file-level striping with support for N+1 through N+4 and mirroring data protection schemes.
File system audit capability and STIG hardening to improve security and control of your storage infrastructure and address regulatory compliance requirements, with our Cyber Protection Suite.

Security

Data at Rest Encryption with External Key Manager​
Data in flight encryption​
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)​
Multi-factor authentication​
Secure Boot​
Auditing​
Anti-Virus

Physical

Base unit
1U Form Factor
Height: 17.8 cm / 7 in.
Width: 44.8 cm / 17.6 in.
Depth: 102.6 cm / 40.4 in. (front NEMA rail to rear 2.5 in. SSD cover ejector)
Depth: 107.1 cm / 42.2 in. (front of bezel to rear 2.5 in. SSD cover ejector)
Max weights per Chassis/node: 137.4 kg / 303 lb

Power

PSU (Artesyn Gen2 Optimus) 1100W

Max Power consumption
(200-240V per chassis)
@25°C – 1230 Watts

Typical Thermal rating:
@25°C – 4197 BTU/hr

Regulatory

Dell Information Technology Equipment is compliant with all currently applicable regulatory requirements for Electromagnetic Compatibility, Product Safety, and Environmental Regulations where placed on market. Detailed regulatory information and verification of compliance is available at the Dell Regulatory Compliance website. https://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/regulatory-compliance

Certifications
Energy Star Certification

Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors

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