NEC SAN m510
Midrange model is suitable for server consolidation and virtualization environment with high performance and high availability.
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- An individual Virtual machine (VM) and Virtual desktops (VDI) in VMware environment can be handled easily. It has simplified management.
- Ensure performance of tasks by the automatic SLA optimization to ensure quality of service.
- Hybrid Data Tiering re-distributes data to an optimal device.
- Stable performance and high speed by Persistent writing and SSD L2 cache.
- Expand capability and non-disruptively performance simply by adding drives.
- Customize the optimal capacity in the virtualization environment by Thin provisioning.
- Non-disruptive backup without affecting online business processes.
- High speed interface and components such as SSD.
- Security functions are available such as self-encrypting drives and WORM.
80 PLUS PLATINUM certified (power supply).
(Power supply of the Disk Enclosure is 80 PLUS GOLD certified.)
Product Features
Virtualization with M Series
Uncomplicated management of individual Virtual Machines (VM) and Virtual Desktops (VDI) in VMware environment
VMware vSphere Virtual Volumes (VVOL feature is supported in M Series that enables storage features such as backup, restore, snapshot, and Quality of Service (QoS) to be performed at VVOL level.
Ensure business performance by automatic SLA optimization
M series can control I / O flow by setting I / O threshold limits for each logical disk. Unlike many others, the M series allows both minimum and maximum thresholds to be used. It allows allocation of storage resources to some extent for normal priority applications, while priority tasks receive resources in a preferential manner. M series stability of the entire system processes, allowing you to meet Service Level Agreements that require quality assurance service.
Stable performance can be assured by Cache partitioning in virtualization environment
By doing the partitions of cache memory and allocating them to the tasks, cache memory can be used by each task without interfering each other.
Hybrid Data Tiering automatically sorts data to the most suitable device according to the frequency of access
M series can create multi-level tiered pool with different types of devices, connecting many logical disks across the tiers. Once stored, data is automatically reassigned to an appropriate tier through routine monitoring according to frequency of access. The capacity can also be automatically transferred between logical disks in the same tiered pool to ensure maximum use of each tier. This accomplishes both vertical and horizontal data efficiency to maximize storage performance, and enhance your investment in storage.
Persistent Write and SSD L2 cache ensuring stable performance and high speed
M Series uses a SSD that has superior read performance as the L2 cache, so the productivity of data that is frequently accessed can be improved. In the case of an error in one controller, persistent writing will continue to write fast and store the write data in the SSD to maintain data redundancy.
Expand capability and performance simply by adding drives using an Advanced Dynamic Pool
M-Series provides Advanced Dynamic Pool that allows storage managers to simply increase the capacity of pool by adding drives without disturbance. It also automatically optimizes data across the pool to improve performance.
Thin provisioning with capacity virtualization to minimize storage cost
Thin provisioning makes logical volumes virtualized so that maximum storage investment efficiency can be achieved. It allows logical volumes to be oversubscribed, making the logical volume look like as it has more physical resources than actually in the system. When the physical capacity is insufficient, new physical capacity can be added to the virtual volume without disturbance. Thin provisioning allows for lower initial investment cost and lower energy costs.
Business Continuity with NEC Storage M Series
Non-disruptive backup without affecting online business processes
To stop the volume of your business every day to back up your data is extremely inefficient. M Series Disk Array offers a snapshot function to save only the data partitions that have changed (update variations) function to completely replicate (copy) the entire data volume without disrupting processes. The replication volume can then be used for tape backup or batch processing, or to evaluate applications using actual data.
Disaster prevention and response at low cost
Creating a backup site can cost a great deal of resources and money. M series “Remote Data Replication” (RDR) uses an IP line with an iSCSI, eliminating the need for an FC-IP converter, which enables the development of cost-effective measures for disaster prevention and response. In addition, a low-cost process is possible because of reducing total network setup and operational cost.
Direct data restoration and backup for NEC HYDRAstor (HS Series) storage
M Series can make direct backup and perform restoration to NEC HS Series (HYDRAstor) storage without external backup server or software.
Convenient operation with M Series NEC Storage
Beginners can also manage the storage unit easily through Intuitive GUI
The operational status, disk load, and storage capacity of each component can be checked in a visible web browser window. Navigation windows show you how to setup replication, change pool capacity, and respond to failures. An easy-to-understand GUI environment removes operational errors.
NEC Storage M Series with Green Technology
Advanced energy saving design reduces power consumption
NEC has used the latest energy-saving technology to produce a storage device that lowers the previous energy consumption level to achieve one of the best energy ratings in the industry. M series disk array uses a power-efficient processor and independently controls the operating mode to reduce power consumption for the entire system. Low power components such as the 80 Plus Gold certified power supply have been used to the maximum extent possible, reducing the number of components for further lowering the power consumption. M Series Disk Array also works in environments with temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius, 104 degrees Fahrenheit reducing the use of air conditioning.
Visualization of power consumption and independent device control can reduce power operations
The Power consumption can be managed for all M Series modules in the same infrastructure environment with real-time visualizations. In addition, components such as CPU, fan and HDD control independently power consumption based on storage unit usage. Energy efficiency is also encouraged by reducing unnecessary energy consumption when the storage unit is in the idle state.
Provide energy resources by independent MAID technology
M Series adopts MAID (Massive Array of Inactive Disks) technology for energy efficiency. HDD in backup volume, for example, only uses backup time. MAID technology has an advanced feature that can independently turn off the HDD motor (when idle) and smoothly can turn on (when needed).
Data Security with NEC Storage M Series
Advanced protection such as data encryption at rest
M-Series Storage Disk Array uses Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) to encrypt data. Moreover, the M Series includes a variety of other security functions including access restrictions to volumes, write once read many definitions (WORM) and prevention of incorrect operations.
