DELL N1K2N – PowerVault MD3600F/MD3620F controller

Detailed Description:

The DELL N1K2N, serving as the controller for the PowerVault MD3600F/MD3620F storage arrays, is designed to offer high-performance storage solutions for medium to large-sized businesses. This controller enables the PowerVault MD3600F/MD3620F series to deliver exceptional data transfer speeds and connectivity options, thanks to its Fibre Channel (FC) interfaces that support speeds up to 8Gb/s. Its dual-controller configuration ensures high availability and redundancy, crucial for business-critical applications and data. The controller supports a wide variety of hard drive types, including SAS, SSD, and near-line SAS, providing flexibility in configuring the storage array to meet specific workload requirements. With support for up to 64 hosts, it allows a broad range of servers to access the storage array simultaneously, making it suitable for highly virtualized environments. The DELL N1K2N controller comes equipped with advanced data protection features, including snapshot, virtual disk copy (VDC), and self-encrypting drives (SEDs), ensuring data security and recoverability. Its integration with Dell’s management tools simplifies the monitoring and management of the storage array, providing administrators with comprehensive control over their storage infrastructure.