InterWorks Blog: Equallogic
Seeing as we're the experts, we thought we'd share some of our intel. But beware, this level of inside information may cause extreme shock and awe. If you get lost, just fire up a flare - we'll come and get you.
Jun 13
2011
During a recent install of a three-host ESXi cluster with an EqualLogic PS6000XV and redundant, dedicated iSCSI switches I noticed a peculiar issue with the number of paths to SAN volumes each server...[more]
0 comments | Jun 15
2010
Dell recently announced the release of a new product in the EqualLogic iSCSI SAN line. The PS6000XVS (PS6010XVS for 10Gb mdels) is a mixture of 8 SSD and 8 15K RPM SAS drives to provide...[more]
15K, equallogic, iscsi, ssd
Feb 13
2010
One of the things I do most frequently when it comes to storage solutions is make sure that a client understands their performance needs. There are really only two factors in disk performance:
How...[more]
Jan 29
2010
If you're familiar with EqualLogic (and even if you're not), you probably know that every EqualLogic array has built in replication features to help you get your data backed up offsite should...[more]
Dec 19
2009
PS6010 and PS6510 Series Arrays
After what seems like a long wait, Dell EqualLogic finally released the 10Gb controllers for the PS Series arrays. The new PS6010 and PS6510 arrays offer two ten gig...[more]
Oct 01
2009
Yesterday, Dell EqualLogic announced the release of the PS6500X array. If you're not familiar with EqualLogic arrays, they are extremely scalable, easy to manage iSCSI SANs that help companies make...[more]
Sep 01
2009
EqualLogic's snapshot functionality effectively freezes the data on the volume, and writes any changes off to another part of the disk. This excellent method of snapshots ensures that you have access...[more]
May 11
2009
A storage area network, or SAN, is a major investment for any company. There are two types of SAN technology -- iSCSI and Fibre Channel. There are several factors that go into deciding which...[more]
May 09
2009
Most managers find it difficult to approve technology expenditures submitted by their IT staff. It's especially hard if you don't have a technology background. Many managers have been forever scarred...[more]
