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Overview
The Unity XT 380 is part of Dell EMC’s next-generation midrange unified storage family. It’s designed to offer high performance, operational simplicity, and cloud-ready capabilities for mixed file and block workloads in enterprise, SMB, and remote/branch office environments. The system supports unified protocols (file, block, VMware vVols) in a compact footprint, and includes built-in data services such as inline data reduction, snapshots, replication, encryption, and cloud integration.
The Unity XT architecture is built for multicloud workflows — allowing tiering, replication, and integration with public cloud services — while delivering enterprise-grade performance and efficiency.
Key Features
- Unified Architecture: native support for block (iSCSI, FC), file (NAS), and VMware vVols from a single system
- Dual-active controller (storage processors) design for high availability
- Inline data reduction (compression/deduplication) enabled in all-flash or hybrid pools
- Automated tiering and flash caching (FAST Cache / FAST VP) to boost performance
- Support for block snapshots, local and remote replication, synchronous or asynchronous
- Built-in encryption for data at rest
- Cloud integration: dynamic tiering to cloud, multi-cloud support, disaster recovery to cloud
- Scalable expansion via external Disk Array Enclosures (DAEs)
- Proactive monitoring and analytics via cloud-based tools
- Simplified management through a web UI (Unisphere)
- NVMe-ready design to future-proof investment
Specifications
Spec Category
Specification
Processing / Controllers
Intel Xeon processors (Broadwell architecture), 6 cores per storage processor in the 380 model
Memory
128 GB per array (across both processors)
Minimum / Maximum Drives
6 to 500 drives (depending on expansion)
Max Raw Capacity
Up to 2.4 PB raw
I/O Modules / Connectivity Options
Up to 4 I/O modules; options include 10 GbE BaseT, 25 GbE optical, 16 Gb FC, SAS back-end interfaces
Back-end / SAS Connectivity
12 Gb/s SAS back-end (mini-SAS HD) for expansion enclosures
Cache / FAST Cache
Up to 800 GB FAST Cache (for certain configurations)
Form Factor / Dimensions
2U base chassis (25×2.5" drive slots)
Rear Ports / Management
Management RJ45 ports, 10 GbE ports, SAS ports, USB, mini-HDMI, service LAN, LEDs etc.
RAID & Data Protection
Support for RAID 1/0, RAID 5, RAID 6, snapshots, remote replication (sync/async)
Encryption
Built-in data-at-rest encryption support
Supported Protocols
NFS v3/v4, CIFS / SMB, FTP/SFTP for file; iSCSI, Fibre Channel for block
Operating System / Software
Unity OE (proprietary firmware) with bundled software (no extra licensing for core functions)
Warranty / Support
Standard OEM durability, plus support and extended services available
