Dell EMC ECS EX500

Overview

The Dell EMC ECS EX500 is a high-density, scalable object storage appliance designed for midsized enterprises. It offers a versatile solution for managing unstructured data across various workloads, including modern applications and deep archive use cases. With rack capacities ranging from 120TB to 6.1PB, the EX500 provides a balance between economy and performance, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking efficient and expandable storage solutions.

Features

• Scalable Architecture: Supports 1 to 16-node configurations, with a minimum of 5 nodes per rack, allowing for flexible scalability to meet growing data demands.
• High-Performance Connectivity: Equipped with dual 25GbE front-end and back-end networking, ensuring fast data transfer rates and efficient internal communication.
• Flexible Disk Options: Offers 12 or 24 disk drives per node, with capacities ranging from 2TB to 20TB per drive, enabling tailored storage configurations to suit specific requirements.
• Redundant Power Supply: Features high-availability (HA) power configurations to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation.
• Efficient Cooling Design: Utilizes conventional front-to-back cooling within a standard 40U rack, optimizing airflow and maintaining optimal operating temperatures.

Specifications

• Node Architecture: Intel x86 servers with integrated storage
• Disk Drive Options: 2TB, 4TB, 8TB, 12TB, 16TB, 20TB per drive
• Raw Capacity per Node: 24TB to 480TB, depending on disk configuration
• Maximum Raw Capacity per Rack: Up to 6.1PB
• Rack Configuration: Standard 40U cabinet with 2U nodes
• Network Connectivity: Dual 25GbE front-end and back-end switches per rack
• Power Specifications: Dual 1100W power supplies per node
• Cooling: Conventional front-to-back airflow within the rack