Dell EqualLogic enterprise power with everyday simplicity Eduard Homola System Consultant
1 Chapter Selection Why Dell Storage? Chapter Topics Ready for what s next? Enterprise power with everyday simplicity Traditional storage won t keep pace Dell s storage strategy EqualLogic Software Hardware Best-in-class portfolio End-to-end enterprise services and support What can Fluid Data do for you? Services 2
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Is your storage infrastructure ready for what s next? 50x IDC estimated growth of digital universe in next decade. 1 1 Source: IDC Digital Universe Study, sponsored by EMC, December 2012. 3% Gartner predicted average IT spend increase. 2 2 Gartner IT Spending Forecast Summary, Q2 2012 Update What s your data growth rate? 4
Traditional storage won t help you keep pace Storage is sitting idle in Inactive data is sitting on 1 2 3 the data center costly storage Data silos duplicate management, hardware 40% 95% On average, nearly 40% of storage purchased is not used. Up to 95% of data is cold. Documents, images and other files are growing rapidly and multiplying data silos. Backup processes slow Data protection 4 5 6 storage during day strategies are incomplete Migrations are frequent, costly and lengthy 50% 40% Nearly 50% of organizations need to reduce backup times. Almost 40% of respondents have only one backup method. 2012 2015 2018 Possible storage migration every 3 years. 5
Best-in-class technologies come together in the Dell storage portfolio PowerVault MD & NX EqualLogic PS & FS Compellent SC & FS Affordable, entry-level storage Value and performance Easy-to-use, virtualized IP storage Uncomplicated and versatile Fluid Data architecture Multi-protocol enterprise storage Self-optimized and powerful 6
End-to-end enterprise services and support Design + optimize Navigate to the end result. Implement + deploy Get up and running fast. Services Manage Simplify day-to-day operations. Protect Keep your equipment and data safe. Support Ensure that your infrastructure is running smoothly. 7
What can Fluid Data do for you? Efficient Stefan Reitmeier Senior Network Administrator Serviceplan Group With automated tiering in the Dell EqualLogic arrays, we ve reduced administration overhead by around 20 percent. Flexible Jeremy Pollack Director of IT University of Connecticut School of Business The flexibility of our VDI environment should reduce desktop hardware replacement costs for non-persistent lab environments by 30 to 40 percent as we roll over to zero clients during our refresh cycles, resulting in a $318,000 projected CAPEX reduction for School of Business computer labs over five years. Reliable Alan Hunt Operations Manager Dickinson Wright PLLC We replicate all of our production volumes from our remote sites to our data center and then to our disaster recovery center using Dell EqualLogic. We ve been able to shorten our recovery time objective to one hour, instead of days to weeks. 8
2 Chapter Selection Why Dell Storage? Enterprise power with everyday simplicity EqualLogic Software Hardware Chapter Topics What can EqualLogic do for you? Streamlines management Integrates easily Delivers lasting value Unified, virtualized IP storage Seamless addition and retirement of arrays EqualLogic customers News, analysts and awards Services 9
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What can EqualLogic do for you? Streamlines management IT staff can manage more data with fewer resources Manage block and file with a single, intuitive interface Integrates easily Powerful host integration tools and advanced hardware design significantly reduce management tasks and time Designed to support server and desktop virtualization Delivers lasting value Purchase only the storage you need when you need it, knowing you can grow your infrastructure with your needs All-inclusive software functionality with no forklift upgrades Approximately 96% of customers would recommend EqualLogic* *Excerpted from a commissioned survey by Yankee Group on behalf of Dell, January 2013. Used with permission of Yankee Group. 11
Easily set up, deploy and manage sophisticated storage Enterprise features that IT generalists can use Designed to scale both performance and capacity linearly without disruption Automated load balancing and tiering to optimize resources and performance Streamlines management Management costs associated with comparable vendors are up to 60% more expensive than with EqualLogic.* *The associated costs include data migration, system upgrades after three years and manpower. Source: ESG Lab Report, Dell EqualLogic TCO Analysis Multi-generational Manageability and Efficiency at a Low Cost, an April 2012 report sponsored by Dell. 12 12
Powerful host integration tools and advanced hardware design Tight integration with common application environments (e.g., Microsoft, VMware, and Linux) Environment flexibility that allows mix-andmatch arrays to build tiered storage Designed to support server and desktop virtualization Integrates easily Approximately 89% of Dell EqualLogic customers use their arrays in virtualized environments* *Excerpted from a commissioned survey by Yankee Group on behalf of Dell, January 2013. Used with permission of Yankee Group. 13 13
Grow your infrastructure as you need it All-inclusive software functionality No forklift upgrades Multi-generational storage Seamless addition and retirement of arrays Delivers lasting value Industry-leading TCO 1 with Dell being the #1 iscsi storage vendor worldwide 21 Source: 1 EqualLogic TCO Analysis Multi-generational Manageability and Efficiency at a Low Cost, an April 2012 report sponsored by Dell. 2 Based on factory revenue from the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Disk Storage System Tracker, 4Q, 2012. 14 14
Dell EqualLogic: Unified, virtualized IP storage Uncomplicated and versatile, designed for growing, diverse environments Scale capacity and performance seamlessly as your business demands change Highly optimized Dell Fluid File System Standards-based design for simplicity, compatibility and affordability Built-in, seamless snapshot, clone, and replication features Integration with leading server virtualization solutions enables cost-effective shared storage 15
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News, analysts and awards Improves TCO by up to 55% Lower software costs Better management tools EqualLogic PS Series There s more functionality in the Group Manager and SAN HQ than most recognize and that power extends to other products that Dell is mashing up with EqualLogic gear. 6 of 6 Stars The PS6100XS scores highly for ease of deployment and expansion made all the more impressive as the price includes all features as standard. Rated 9.4/10 overall No muss, no fuss, fast storage tiering across multiple arrays. *Award coverage picked up extensively Worldwide iscsi market leader Saves in upfront $$, service and maintenance. 2012 2012 SMB Network Storage Channel Champion Enterprise Network Storage Channel Champion 17
3 Chapter Selection Why Dell Storage? Enterprise power with everyday simplicity EqualLogic software Hardware Services Chapter Topics All-inclusive software SAN HQ and Group Manager Automatic load balancing Storage tiering and pooling Non-disruptive scale-out architecture Thin provisioning Snapshots and clones Thin clones Point-in-time and synchronous replication Multipath I/O Automatic snapshot management 18
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All-inclusive advanced software Host Integration Software Host Integration Tools Simplify management and operation of the EqualLogic SAN through integration with Microsoft, VMware and Linux platforms and applications SAN HQ Monitor events, analyze and optimize storage performance and resource allocation, with this full-featured monitoring, analysis and reporting tool. Array Software PS Firmware Group Manager FS Firmware Automatically virtualize and optimize storage resources and provide advanced data protection Streamline management of EqualLogic PS and FS platforms to eliminate the need for a dedicated management workstation or server Improve productivity and streamline IT infrastructure by storing block and file data on a single scale-out storage platform 20
A single, versatile and uncomplicated interface Group Manager and SAN Headquarters Manage block and file data in a single interface Intuitively manage storage groups, pools and volumes Activate data protection features with point-andclick ease Fine-tune access for user groups Spot-check operations and analyze the impact of tiering settings 21
SAN Headquarters Historical performance monitoring and automatic diagnostics and data gathering Better plan and allocate resources by understanding usage over time Monitor performance and optimize usage with real-time data Improve performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks before they occur Monitor replication to reduce backup windows and enhance data protection Save significant admin overhead by giving IT managers a single view of storage Quickly and easily consolidate information on SAN performance into pre-defined, full-color reports 22
Automatic load balancing EqualLogic SAN SSD SAS or NL-SAS Array 1 Array 2 Storage Pool Latency: 0.1s Latency: 0.4s Maximize performance by seamlessly assigning data across all available resources Make the most of network ports and disk utilization Automatically adjust to workloads as I/O changes Dynamically detect and correct latency issues Purchase storage for the predictable vs. peak workloads Align hot and cold data within an array and across arrays (based on dynamic workloads) Improve performance and minimize latency 23
Storage tiering and pooling EQL Optimize storage and prioritize placement for maximum application performance and lowest cost Dedicate pools for unique security, compliance or performance demands Improve performance at the right price for heavy workloads (VDI, transaction database) Automatically classify and match application data with the most appropriate storage Tier between multiple generations of arrays Combine tiered storage with service catalogues to simplify management and significantly lower overall storage costs 24
Non-disruptive scale-out architecture (peer scaling) Storage virtualization Distributed bandwidth Linear growth Grow storage organically alongside the business Non-disruptive, seamless expansion Scale performance and capacity linearly with automated load balancing for dynamic, virtualized environments 25
Thin provisioning Legacy Dell EqualLogic Vol B Unused Allocation Disks not purchased Vol A Data Unused Allocation Data Vol B Vol A Unused Allocation Data Data Reduce power costs and time spent provisioning volumes, boost utilization Assign virtual storage volumes to applications and consume physical capacity on demand Increase storage utilization rates with storage pooling Automatically monitor your virtual storage pool and optimize and prioritize resources Move or expand volumes on the fly 26
Snapshots and clones Snapshot Clone Description Space-efficient, point-in-time view of a volume Full copy of an entire volume Use cases Rapid recovery for corruption or accidental deletion Test environments, Reporting servers Improve business continuity with automated, reliable data protection Leverage snapshots and clones to protect data locally Integrate with backup applications Consider thin clones for specialized data distribution requirements Implement offsite data protection with replication 27
Thin clones Template Thin Clone Thin Clone Thin Clone Thin Clone Thin Clone Thin Clone Improve utilization by creating space-efficient copies from a volume template Space is consumed only as changes are made to each copy Allows both isolation and space efficiency for test data Thin clone of replica will not show any in-use space until it is written to Allows easy capture of a volume image at a point in time Improves capacity utilization for replicated deployments 28
Point-in-time and synchronous replication Switched GB Ethernet Switched GB Ethernet Exchange store Logs File store CDP exchange backup Shares Snapshots Exchange replicas Log replicas File store replicas PS Series Arrays Group 1/Pool 1 PS Series Arrays Group 2/Pool 2 Deliver reliable, real-time data protection and disaster tolerance Remotely replicates data over a standard IP network automatically Withstand the loss of an array or pool and recover quickly from remote site to primary site after disaster Maintain two identical copies of a volume across two different storage pools in the same PS Series group for real-time data protection Ensure that a viable, hardwareindependent copy of a volume is available in the event of failure 29
Multipath I/O Data Table Data Data I/O I/O Data Data I/O Data Increase bandwidth and reduce network latency Ensure high availability with redundant physical connections Deliver automatic monitoring and load balancing without disrupting servers Eliminate single points of failure using multiple data paths Simplify host setup through automated host connection 30
Automatic snapshot management Speed backup and recovery across virtual infrastructure Create copies and live databases for test and development Reduce snapshot space and enhance virtual server performance Backup and restore VMs without complex configuration and scripting Centrally manage point-intime copies of virtual machines and datastores Coordinate the creation and recovery of snapshots with application-aware VMware vsphere integration Headquarters Backup infrastructure Network EqualLogic EqualLogic 31
4 Chapter Selection Why Dell Storage? Enterprise power with everyday simplicity Enterprise power, everyday simplicity PS-M4110 blade array PS61x0/PS41x0 arrays EqualLogic Software PS6510/PS6500 arrays FS76x0 NAS appliances Hardware Chapter Topics Services 32
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Dell EqualLogic enterprise power with everyday simplicity PS-M4110 blade array One streamlined data center PS4100/4110 Entry-level advanced functionality PS6100/6110 Business-responsive performance PS6500/6510 Powerful, virtual. data-center ready FS7600/7610 NAS unified storage Ideal for general purpose smallmedium consolidated loads Converged storage servers and networking Highly virtualized Highly scalable 10GbE Ease of management Ideal for smaller SAN deployments Remote office Pay as you grow scalability Designed for virtualization 10GbE capability Ideal for VDI deployments Hybrid SAN Highly virtualized Scale capacity & performance 10GbE capability Self-optimized performance Options for intelligent tiering Ideal for heavy sequential workloads 10GbE capability 2.5x bandwidth per array Scales up to 2.3PB Ideal for file & block environments Flexible pool of scaleout file & block Massive share capacities for flexibility Single interface to manage file and block data 1GbE or 10GbE SAN and client networks Includes file-level snapshots and replication 34
Dell EqualLogic PS-M4110 blade array Dell Converged Blade Data Center PowerEdge M1000e Chassis PowerEdge 11G or 12G Blade Server EqualLogic PS-M4110 Blade Array The ability to scale outside the server chassis to greater than 2.0 PBs of storage in a single group and provide up to 60% higher usable capacity* * Based on testing by Dell Labs in May 2012. Actual results will vary based on configuration, usage and manufacturing variability. Enable a true data-center-in-a-box solution to address a variety of environments: Highly virtualized environments Virtual desktop infrastructures Multi-application workloads including Microsoft Exchange, database servers, and collaboration infrastructures using Microsoft SharePoint Improved CAPEX & OPEX Simplified deployment, management & expansion Efficient sharing of power & cooling resources Reduced physical footprint Increased agility Flexible, modular architecture Highly simplified cabling Space-saving design Single-chassis compute, networking and storage functionality 35
Dell EqualLogic PS61x0/PS41x0 arrays 10GbE and 1GbE arrays that make the most of your SAN investment Choose either 10G-baseT or traditional SFP+ port on 10GbE arrays Leverage all-inclusive software, peer scalability and ease-of-use Scale capacity and performance Exceptional density and capacity with 10GbE or 1GbE throughput 36
Dell EqualLogic PS6510/6500 arrays Consolidate multiple workloads within a single, powerful array Power highly virtualized, businesscritical workloads Highly available and reliable storage for capacity-demanding deployments Virtualized scale-out architecture, ideal for server virtualization and storage consolidation Increased throughput performance from 10GbE technology on the PS6510 Robust backup and recovery through application integration and automation Scalable, self-managing storage that grows your business Enhanced security with Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs) 37
Dell EqualLogic FS76x0 NAS appliances Scale-out unified storage Unify EqualLogic storage Consolidates application servers and Windows/Linux file servers on a single unified storage platform Enables file storage via CIFS/NFS protocols in addition to iscsi block storage via PS Series arrays Expands as your needs grow: scale capacity and/or performance without disruption Provides management interface to manage file and block storage Utilizes 1GbE and 10GbE connectivity 38
5 Chapter Selection Why Dell Storage? Enterprise power with everyday simplicity EqualLogic Software Hardware Dell data migration services advantages Services Chapter Topics 39
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Dell e-mail and file archive solution Maximizes customer investments in new technologies Addresses the challenges associated with data migration process Dell Experts follow best practices for protecting and validating migrated data Dell data migration services advantages Technology refresh Other Dell Consolidation Infrastructure optimization Relocation