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NEC
M110/M310 Disk Array
Configuration Guide
Rev.1.2
21 May 2015
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Table of Contents

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NEC M310 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelM310
CategoryDisk array system
Maximum Capacity96 TB
Host InterfaceFibre Channel, iSCSI
RAID Levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Cache Memory4 GB
Form Factor2U
Supported DrivesSAS HDD, SSD

Summary

M110 Specifications

M310 Specifications

M110 Component Selection

M110 Component Selection Part 1 Overview 2.5Inch

Overview of M110 Disk Array (2.5") and its structure.

M110 Component Selection Part 2 Overview 3.5Inch

Overview of M110 Disk Array (3.5") and its structure.

M110 Component Selection Part 3 Selection Steps

Steps for component selection when purchasing a new system and for expansion.

M110 Component Selection Part 4 System Requirements and Host Interface

System requirements and recommended product choices for M110.

M110 Component Selection Part 5 Disk Array Units and Host Port Cards

Details on M110 Disk Array Base Units and Host Port Cards.

M110 Component Selection Part 6 Host Port Card Details

Detailed specifications for various M110 Host Port Cards.

M110 Component Selection Part 7 SFP Modules

Information on SFP modules for FC, iSCSI(Optical), and Combo interfaces.

M110 Component Selection Part 8 SFP Module Combinations FC 4Port

Available SFP module combinations for dual controller FC 4Port.

M110 Component Selection Part 9 SFP Module Combinations FC 4Port Single Controller

Available SFP module combinations for single controller FC 4Port.

M110 Component Selection Part 10 SFP Module Combinations 10Gb iSCSI Optical 4Port

SFP combinations for dual and single controller 10Gb iSCSI Optical 4Port.

M110 Component Selection Part 11 SFP Module Combinations FC/10Gb iSCSI Optical

SFP combinations for dual and single controller FC/10Gb iSCSI Optical.

M110 Component Selection Part 12 SFP Module Combinations FC/10Gb iSCSI Copper

SFP combinations for dual and single controller FC/10Gb iSCSI Copper.

M110 Component Selection Part 13 Host Interface Options and Controller Types

Description of Host I/F options and comparison of Dual vs. Single Controllers.

M110 Component Selection Part 14 NEC Storage Manager Suite

Functions available with NEC Storage Manager Suite for M110.

M110 Component Selection Part 15 Disk Drive Selection and Capacity

Guidance on selecting disk drives and disk capacity considerations.

M110 Component Selection Part 16 Disk Drive Lifetime

Information on the expected lifetime of SAS HDD, NL-SAS HDD, and SAS SSD.

M110 Component Selection Part 17 Disk Drive Types

Table listing various disk drive models, types, and capacities.

M110 Component Selection Part 18 Disk Drive Usage, RAID, and Pools

Rules for drive usage, supported RAID types, and dynamic pool functionality.

M110 Component Selection Part 19 Hot Spare Disk Assignment

Recommendations and rules for assigning hot spare disks.

M110 Component Selection Part 20 Disk Enclosure Options

Information on available disk enclosures, max drives, power, and accessories.

M110 Component Selection Part 21 Disk Enclosure Number Caution

Caution regarding the maximum number of disk enclosures supported.

M110 Component Selection Part 22 Disk Drive Slot Summation

Table showing sums of disk drive slots for various configurations.

M110 Component Selection Part 23 Disk Enclosure Connection

Diagrams and explanations for connecting disk enclosures (DE) to the unit.

M110 Component Selection Part 24 Dummy HDD, Front Bezel, and LAN Port

Information on dummy HDDs, front bezels, and management LAN port support.

M310 Component Selection

M310 Component Selection Part 1 Overview 2.5Inch

Structure and overview of the M310 Disk Array for 2.5" drives.

M310 Component Selection Part 2 Overview 3.5Inch

Structure and overview of the M310 Disk Array for 3.5" drives.

M310 Component Selection Part 3 Selection Steps

Steps for selecting components when purchasing or expanding M310.

M310 Component Selection Part 4 System Requirements and Host Interface

System requirements and recommended product choices for M310 Host I/F.

M310 Component Selection Part 5 Disk Array Units and Host Port Cards

Details on M310 Disk Array Base Units and Host Port Cards.

M310 Component Selection Part 6 SFP Modules

Information on SFP modules for FC, iSCSI(Optical), and Combo interfaces.

M310 Component Selection Part 7 SFP Module Combinations FC 4Port

Available SFP module combinations for dual controller FC 4Port.

M310 Component Selection Part 8 SFP Module Combinations 10Gb iSCSI Optical 4Port

SFP combinations for dual controller 10Gb iSCSI Optical 4Port.

M310 Component Selection Part 9 SFP Module Combinations FC/10Gb iSCSI Copper

SFP combinations for dual controller FC/10Gb iSCSI Copper.

M310 Component Selection Part 10 NEC Storage Manager Functions

Functions available with NEC Storage Manager for M310.

M310 Component Selection Part 11 Disk Drive Selection

Guidance on selecting disk drives based on type, capacity, and RAID requirements.

M310 Component Selection Part 12 Disk Drive Lifetime

Information on the expected lifetime of SAS HDD, NL-SAS HDD, and SAS SSD.

M310 Component Selection Part 13 Disk Drive Types

Table listing various disk drive models, types, and capacities.

M310 Component Selection Part 14 Disk Drive Usage, RAID, and Pools

Rules for drive usage, supported RAID types, and dynamic pool functionality.

M310 Component Selection Part 15 Hot Spare Disk Assignment

Recommendations and rules for assigning hot spare disks.

M310 Component Selection Part 16 Disk Enclosure Options

Information on available disk enclosures, max drives, power, and accessories.

M310 Component Selection Part 17 Disk Enclosure Number Caution

Caution regarding the maximum number of disk enclosures supported.

M310 Component Selection Part 18 Disk Enclosure Connection

Diagrams for connecting disk enclosures (DE) to the unit.

M310 Component Selection Part 19 Cache Memory Options

Details on cache memory models and capacity expansion for M310.

Rack Guide

M-Series Disk Array Size

Standardized height (U) and depth of M-Series Disk Array units.

Rack Mounting Guidelines

Guidelines for mounting disk array units in a rack, including weight and spacing.

Disk Drive Information

Disk Drive Size and Type

Overview of disk drive form factors, speeds, and types (SSD, SAS, NL-SAS).

Disk Drive Type Descriptions

Detailed descriptions of SSD, SAS HDD, and NL-SAS HDD types.

Disk Drive Usage Scenarios

Usage scenarios for NL-SAS HDD, SAS HDD, and SSD.

SAS NL-SAS Mix Example

Example illustration of mixing SAS and NL-SAS drives.

Pool Functions

Pool Overview

Definition of a pool as a virtual storage area configured from physical disks.

Pool Types

Description of Basic Pools and Dynamic Pools, focusing on Dynamic Pools.

Configuring and Expanding Pools

Recommendations for pool configuration and minimum/maximum disk drives.

Expanding Pool Capacity

Procedure for expanding pool capacity by adding disks, including time dependency.

Configuring Logical Disks

Table detailing logical disk parameters for M110 and M310.

Expanding Logical Disk Capacity

Procedure for expanding logical disk capacity online, depending on the OS.

Hot Spare Disk Functions

Hot Spare Disk Assignment

Importance and benefits of hot spare disks for data redundancy.

Hot Spare Disk Priorities

Priority rules for selecting hot spare disks with different types.

Hot Spare Disk Rebuild Operation

Explanation of Copy Back Mode (Off and On) for hot spare disk operations.

Number of Hot Spare Disk Drives

Recommended numbers of hot spare disks for different drive types.

Storage System Information Retention Function

Storage System Information Retention Function Overview

How the function backs up system data for replication.

Replication Reserved Volume Comparison

Comparison of scenarios with and without a replication reserved volume.

Automatic Online Firmware Update

Encryption Feature

SED Type and Benefits

Details on SED (Self Encryption Drive) types and their advantages.

Supported SEDs

List of M-Series supported SED models with specifications.

How to Setup Encryption

Steps for setting up encryption using NEC StorageManager.

Encryption Notes and Considerations

Important notes regarding mixing SEDs, replication, snapshots, and caching.

Power Saving Function

MAID Technology Overview

Explanation of MAID technology for reducing power consumption.

M110 Power Saving Configuration Example

Diagram illustrating power states for M110 with MAID technology.

Controlling Disk Operations for Power Saving

Methods for controlling unused disks and spare disks for power saving.

VAAI Support

Server Virtualization Benefits

Benefits of server virtualization for utilizing resources.

Optimize Storage Performance with VAAI

How VAAI (vStorage API for Array Integration) optimizes storage performance.

VAAI Support Settings Configuration

How VAAI support settings are configured via NEC StorageManager.

Full Copy Operation

Comparison of Full Copy with and without VAAI enabled.

Block Zeroing Operation

Comparison of Block Zeroing with and without VAAI enabled.

Hardware-Assisted Locking

Comparison of locking mechanisms with and without hardware assistance.

Thin Provisioning Space Reclamation

How VAAI enables space reclamation for thin provisioning.

Data Replication and Snapshot

Data Replication Capacity

Maximum capacities for replication volume (RV) and dynamic pool.

Data Replication Type Support Matrix

Support matrix for in-box and inter-box replication by interface and controller.

Snapshot Capacity

Maximum capacities and generations for snapshot volumes.

Snapshot Support Matrix

Support matrix for snapshot functionality by interface and controller.

Cache Memory for Differential Management

Role of cache memory and replication reserved volume in differential management.

UPS Considerations

UPS Selection Criteria

Guidelines for selecting UPS units based on power requirements.

Redundant Power Supply Operation

How redundant power supplies operate and handle failures.

Standby UPS Configuration

Specific configuration elements for standby UPS units.

E-mail Notification Function

SM Embedded E-mail Notification

Configuration for e-mail notification from storage unit with embedded ISM.

iSM Server E-mail Notification

Configuration for e-mail notification via an external iSM Server.

PerforCache Function

PerforCache Overview and Advantages

How PerforCache uses SSDs to improve response and reduce costs.

PerforCache Features

Detailed uses of second cache for read, write, and persistent write.

PerforCache Arrangement and SSD Requirements

Requirements for arranging PerforCache and the minimum SSDs needed.

PerforCache Installation Considerations

Considerations for installing PerforCache on existing or new arrays.

Product Lifetime and Replacement

Product Lifetime Specifications

Wear/lifetime specifications for components like Disk Array Unit, HDD, SAS SSD, and Battery.

Battery Replacement Guidelines

Guidelines and factors affecting battery life and replacement.

Regular Component Replacement

Recommendations for regular replacement of mechanical parts like drives and fans.

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