Dell EMC Unity XT 880

Overview

The Dell EMC Unity XT 880 is a high-performance unified storage array (hybrid-flash or all-flash) designed for midmarket to enterprise environments. It supports block, file, and VMware vVols in one system, offering efficiency, simplicity, and scalability. It is optimized for multicloud deployments, with built-in data services, automated management, and enterprise resiliency.

The Unity XT 880 is engineered for demanding workloads such as virtualization, databases, mixed IO environments, storage consolidation, and disaster recovery. It includes dual active controllers, redundant components, and inbuilt data protection and encryption capabilities.

Features

• Unified storage (block + file + vVols) in a single array
• Dual-active controllers for high availability and non-disruptive operations
• Scalable architecture: supports expansion to many drives and large capacity
• Data reduction and efficiency: inline compression, deduplication (up to 5:1 data reduction)
• Modern connectivity options: support for 12 Gb/s SAS back-end, 16/32 Gb Fibre Channel, 10/25 GbE front-end modules
• Enterprise-level data services: snapshots, replication (local and remote), thin provisioning
• Built-in encryption (AES 256-bit) for data at rest
• Cloud integration & analytics: includes CloudIQ for predictive analytics and proactive health monitoring
• Non-disruptive upgrades and firmware updates
• Redundant, hot-swappable components: power supplies, fans, controllers
• Multicloud ready: seamless tiering and cloud mobility

Specifications