6 EMC VNX5300 Hardware Information Guide
Overview
Overview
The EMC VNX series implements a modular architecture that integrates hardware
components for Block, File, and Object with concurrent support for native NAS, iSCSI,
Fiber Channel, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols. The VNX series is based
on Intel Xeon-based PCI Express 2.0 processors and delivers File (NAS) functionality via
two to eight Data Movers and Block (iSCSI, FCoE, and FC) storage via dual storage
processors using a full 6-Gb/s SAS disk drive topology. The VNX Series is targeted at the
entry-level to high-end/large-capacity storage environments that require advanced
features, flexibility and configurability. The VNX Series provides significant advancements
in efficiency, simplicity, and performance.
The VNX5100 is an entry-level storage platform offering Block services.
Benefits include:
◆ Support for File (CIFS and NFS), Block (FC, iSCSI & FCoE) and Object
◆ Simple conversions when starting with a VNX Series Block only platform by simply
adding File services or starting with File only and adding Block services
◆ Support for both block and file auto-tiering with Fully Automated Storage Tiering
(FAST) for Virtual Pools (VP - FAST VP)
◆ Unified replication with RecoverPoint support for both file and block data
◆ Updated unified management with Unisphere now delivering a more cohesive unified
user experience
As an entry-level storage platform offering Block services, the VNX5100 platform (Figure 1)
does not support NAS or iSCSI. Additionally, the VNX5100 platform, cannot be upgraded
to Unified as it supports Fibre Channel (FC) only. For a quick look at the VNX5100 platform
hardware features, see Table 1, “VNX5100 hardware feature quick reference,” on page 8.
Figure 1 Example of a Block VNX5100 platform with front bezel
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