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Dell PowerVault DL2000 Backup Performance

This whitepaper evaluates the throughput performance capabilities of the PowerVault DL2000 in its two hardware configurations - Value Series and Performance Optimized1. With this information, the end-user will be able to accurately size their backup infrastructure to meet backup window requirements by scaling the number of DL2000s needed for their...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Performance, Backups

White papers 2009-07-02

Data Protection Using Premium Features: PowerVaultâ„¢ MD3000 and MD3000i

Dell offers key-enabled premium features to help enhance the functionality of the PowerVault MD3000 and MD3000i storage arrays. These optional premium features include Virtual Disk Snapshot and Virtual Disk Copy. These data protection features provide real-world benefits for data backup and data management.

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Data Protection, Dell PowerVault, Dell EqualLogic, Virtual Disk, Disaster Recovery, Backups, Ip storage, Storage Management, Virtualization, Servers, Data Management, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2009-05-08

PowerVault MD3000 and MD3000i: Array Tuning Best Practices

This paper is intended to guide MD3000 and MD3000i customers through the advanced processes behind tuning their storage array to best suit their individual needs. Presented within are the best practices that must be observed in performance tuning a first generation firmware (06.XX.XX.XX) and second generation firmware (07.XX.XX.XX) storage array....

Tags: Dell PowerVault, Performance, Storage Array, Best Practice, Ip storage, Performance Management, Storage, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware

White papers 2008-12-01

VMware ESX 3.5, ESXi 3.5 and Dell PowerVault Storage System

This paper describes the configuration steps to deploy VMware ESX and ESXi 3.5 solutions on Dell PowerVault storage arrays. The high availability configuration has the PowerVault MD300i storage array with dual controllers, each with two 1GbE iSCSI controller for a total of four 1GbE ports. The dual controller option can...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, VMware Inc., Storage System, VMWare ESX, High Availability Configuration, Storage Management, Ip storage, Servers, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2008-11-01

Dell | Microsoft Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Reference Configuration - Performance Results - Phase III: Performance of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 BI and D/W Solutions on Dell PowerEdge Servers and Dell PowerVault Storage

This white paper documents the performance of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse solutions deployed on Dell PowerEdge servers with Dell PowerVault storage. Using the knowledge gained through joint development, testing and support with Microsoft, this white paper illustrates the cost-effective performance of Dell Solutions for SQL...

Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Data Warehouse, Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Performance, Microsoft SQL Server, Storage, Performance Results Corp., Microsoft Corp., Dell PowerEdge, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence, Pricing, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Servers, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Marketing, Management, Hardware

White papers 2008-11-01

iSCSI for TL-Series Tape Libraries: Direct Attach a Dell PowerVault TL2000 / TL4000 to an iSCSI SAN

To supplement the growth in iSCSI SANs, Dell has introduced an iSCSI-to-SAS bridge card for the TL-series of tape libraries (Dell PowerVault TL2000 & TL4000). This offering allows a customer to directly attach a tape backup target to their iSCSI 1Gb Ethernet SAN with little to no degradation in transfer...

Tags: iSCSI, Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Ip storage, Network Technology, Storage, Hardware, Networking

White papers 2008-11-01

Dell PowerVault DL2000 Powered by CommVault: Centralized Data Management for Remote and Branch Office (Robo) Environments

Working with CommVault, Dell has created an integrated storage solution with replication capabilities that enable better management for data from remote and branch office sites. Centralizing this data for management enables backup systems and devices to be retired from branch environments, along with maintenance contracts and tape rotation services, for...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Environment, Microsoft Office, CommVault Systems Inc., Data Management, Human Error, Backups

White papers 2008-10-27

With the Dell PowerVault MD3000, Hosting Provider Rackspace Is Able to Offer Its Clients the Benefits of an Enterprise-Level Storage Area Network While Keeping Prices Down

To stay competitive, Rackspace must offer fast, reliable storage in a variety of tiers. It needed to minimize the cost of hardware and support, as well as delays in getting parts or technical advice. Rackspace turned to Dell for a flexible, scalable storage platform including Dell PowerVault direct-attached storage and...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Rackspace, Dell PowerVault, Benefit, Storage, Storage Management, Servers, Hardware

Case studies 2008-10-01

Intelligent Disaster Recovery: Dell Powervault DL 2000 Powered by Symantec

The PowerVault DL2000 - Powered by Symantec Backup Exec offers the industry's only fully integrated backup-to-disk solution with software factory installed. Dell and Symantec have co-developed this offering to gives easier management capabilities of the backup-to-disk environment. It's an ideal way for any IT department to achieve faster, more reliable...

Tags: Symantec Corp., Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Disaster Recovery, Storage Management, Servers, Data Management, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2008-10-01

Centralized Management: Dell PowerVault DL 2000 Powered by Symantec

The PowerVault DL2000 - Powered by Symantec Backup Exec offers the industry's only fully integrated backup-to-disk solution with software factory installed. Dell and Symantec have co-developed this offering to give easier management capabilities of the backup-to-disk environment. It's an ideal way for any IT department to achieve faster, more reliable...

Tags: Software, Symantec Corp., Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Symantec Backup Exec, Storage Management, Servers, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2008-10-01

Deploying Microsoft SQL Server With Dell PowerVault MD1120 Storage Array With Database Mirroring

This white paper provides a reference design architectural overview and configuration guidelines for deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 on Dell PowerEdge servers with Dell MD1120 storage using database mirroring to provide a low-cost solution with high availability. Using proven best practices, this paper summarizes those recommendations to provide a robust...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Microsoft SQL Server, Storage Array, Microsoft Corp., Storage, Databases, Servers, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

White papers 2008-07-01

Dell - Microsoft Reference Configurations: Phase II 7 Terabyte Data Warehouse - Deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Solutions on Dell PowerEdge Servers and Dell PowerVault Storage

This white paper provides an architectural overview and configuration guidelines for deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse solutions on Dell PowerEdge servers with Dell PowerVault storage. Using the knowledge gained through joint development, testing and support with Microsoft, this Reference Configuration for SQL Server documents "Best...

Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Data Warehouse, Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Dell PowerEdge, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Business Intelligence, Databases, Servers, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware

White papers 2008-03-01

Tape Drives: Dell PowerVault LTO3-060 (Quan... 2007-12-12 (Windows)

Click on the following links for the driver package readme info:.../W2k3-W2k-XP-Vista/Readme.txt This package supports the following driver models:Quantum LTO 2 Tape Drive Quantum LTO 3 Tape Drive Quantum LTO 4 Tape Drive Quantum LTO 1 Tape Drive

Tags: Tape Drive, Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Microsoft Windows, Storage Management, Storage, Hardware

Software downloads 2007-12-12

Tape Drives: Dell PowerVault LTO3-060 (Tand... 2007-12-05 (Windows)

This package supports the following driver models:TANDBERG 820LTO TANDBERG 420LTO TANDBERG 220LTO

Tags: Tape Drive, Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Storage Management, Microsoft Windows, Storage, Servers, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2007-12-05

Deploying Oracle Database 10g R2 Standard Edition Real Application Clusters With Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Advanced Server X86_64 on Dell PowerEdge Servers and Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI Storage

Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI SAN storage systems are ideal choices for deploying highly reliable and sustainable Oracle 10g databases. This white paper is intended to help IT professionals design and configure Oracle 10g database solutions - using Dell servers and storage - that apply "Best practices"...

Tags: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Dell PowerEdge Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Oracle Corp., Red Hat Inc., Dell PowerEdge, Oracle Database, Oracle Database 10g, Oracle Real Application Cluster, Servers, Storage, Storage Management, Open Source, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

White papers 2007-12-01

Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controllers 5 and 6 - Dell PowerVault MD1000 Disk Expansion Enclosure Solution for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Always on Technologies

This paper provides information on the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controllers PERC 5 and 6 - Dell PowerVault MD1000 Disk Expansion Enclosure solutions, based on the Microsoft SQL Server Always On Storage Solution Review program. Under the program, Dell has documented compliance for the Dell PERC 5 and PERC 6...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Disk, Dell PowerVault, Microsoft SQL Server, RAID, Microsoft Corp., Dell PowerEdge, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Storage Management, Servers, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2007-11-01

Dell PowerVault MD3000i 5000 Mailbox Single Copy Cluster Microsoft Exchange 2007 Storage Solution

The Dell PowerVault MD3000i enclosure can house up to 15 disks. Additional storage expansion can be achieved by adding up to two PowerVault MD1000 expansion units for a total of 45 drives. This paper provides information on Dell's PowerVault MD3000i Plus MD1000 storage solution for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, based...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Mailbox, Microsoft Exchange Server, Storage, E-mail Servers, Storage Management, Servers, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software

White papers 2007-10-02

Deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition With SP2 Using the Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI Storage Array

This white paper provides an architectural overview and configuration guidelines for deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 on Dell PowerEdge servers with the Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI storage array. Using the knowledge gained through joint development, testing and support with Microsoft, this white paper documents "Best practices" that can help speed...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Microsoft SQL Server, Service Pack 2, Storage Array, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Ip storage, Storage Management, Servers, Databases, Enterprise Software, Storage, Hardware, Software, Data Management

White papers 2007-10-01

Photo: Dell's PowerVault MD3000i

Dell is targeting the small and medium business market with a new storage consolidation system, the PowerVault MD3000i. by CNET News.com

Tags: Storage Consolidation, Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Storage, Photograph, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2007-09-10

Deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Solutions on Dell PowerEdge Servers and Dell PowerVault Storage

This paper provides an architectural overview and configuration guidelines for deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse solutions on Dell PowerEdge servers with Dell PowerVault storage. Using the knowledge gained through joint development, testing and support with Microsoft, this Reference Configuration for SQL Server documents "best practices"...

Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Data Warehouse, Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Microsoft SQL Server, Storage, Microsoft Corp., Dell PowerEdge, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Business Intelligence, Databases, Servers, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware

White papers 2007-09-01