iSCSI Storage Array
SSD iSCSI Storage Array
Low-Latency, High I/O Storage
Virtualized iSCSI SAN with SSD for affordable and easy access to low latency and high-I/O storage
* As little as 1/3rd the latency of a 15K RPM SAS array
* Up to 3X the IOPS of a 15K RPM SAS array
* Good for intense, moderate-capacity workloads, such as SQL or Oracle tempdbs or consolidated virtual desktop environments like VMware View with linked clones
Overview
Dell EqualLogic PS6000SThe Dell EqualLogic PS6000S is a virtualized iSCSI SAN that combines intelligence and automation with fault tolerance to provide simplified administration, rapid deployment, enterprise performance and reliability, and seamless scalability. With Solid State Drives (SSD) the PS6000S array provides low-latency, high-IOPS transactional performance. | ![]() |
![]() | EXCEPTIONAL EASE OF USEThe PS6000S is an intelligent storage array that provides rapid installation, simple management, and seamless expansion. All PS Series storage arrays include SAN configuration features and capabilities that sense network topology, automatically build RAID sets, and conduct system health checks to help ensure that all components are fully functional. A PS6000S can often be installed, configured and serving storage in less than 1 hour. |
MODULAR DESIGN WITH ENTERPRISE RELIABILITYEqualLogic PS Series arrays are based on a virtualized modular storage architecture that enables IT managers to purchase only the storage that is needed when it is needed – to help prevent both under utilization and over-provisioning. Using patented data movement technology, all PS Series arrays can work together to automatically manage data, load balance across system resources and expand to meet growing needs. | ![]() |
![]() | FEATURE-RICH SOFTWARE PORTFOLIOThe EqualLogic software portfolio is an essential component of the EqualLogic storage solution. This feature-rich software portfolio can help your organization establish reliable, high-performing interactions with your customers while protecting critical business data. The EqualLogic all-inclusive software model gives you the functionality required for a complete SAN solution at one price, eliminating the need to manage software licenses or multiple support contracts. The full software portfolio, including EqualLogic Array Software, EqualLogic Host Software and EqualLogic SAN Headquarters, is included with the array purchase. Customers with a valid Dell ProSupport agreement can download future software updates without paying additional license fees. |
FLEXIBILITY WITH LOW COST OF OWNERSHIPDell EqualLogic PS Series arrays represent a breakthrough in storage economics, from purchase and setup to operation and upgrades. Unlike traditional SANs, the EqualLogic PS Series includes software and applications expected from an enterprise-level SAN at no extra cost. The PS Series scales on-demand and online allowing storage growth without disrupting applications. As a result, EqualLogic arrays provide exceptional flexibility at a low total cost of ownership. Whether consolidating a direct-attached storage (DAS) infrastructure, migrating data from and existing SAN, streamlining data protection processes or simply adding storage capacity, the Dell EqualLogic family of proven, high-performance, self-managing storage arrays is designed to meet the requirements of today’s critical datacenter environments. |
Tech Specification
| Product Configurations | |
| Storage Controllers Dual controllers with a total of 4GB battery-backed cache memory Battery-backed cache provides up to 72 hours of data protection 8 or 16 hot-pluggable Solid State Drives (SSD) 400GB using eight (8) 50GB SSDs 800GB using sixteen (16) 50GB SSDs 800GB using eight (8) 100GB SSDs 1.6TB using sixteen (16) 100GB SSDs | |
| Technical Highlights | |
| Volumes Up to 1,024 512 per volume / up to 10,000 total Up to 512 per pool / 2,048 per group Any standards compliant iSCSI initiator Windows® 2000 Server Windows Server® 2003 Windows Server® 2008, including Hyper-VTM Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2, including Hyper-VTM VMware® ESX Server 3 / 3.5 / 4 / ESXi 3.5 / 4 Citrix® XenServerTM Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® SUSE® Linux Enterprise SunTM SolarisTM IBM® AIX HP-UX® Mac OS® X Novell® Netware® RAID Support Automatic RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and RAID 50 Four (4) copper per controller IPv4, IPv6 core support including JITC Can be combined with other EqualLogic PS Series arrays in the same SAN group online | |
| Reliability | |
Redundant, hot-swappable controllers, power supplies / cooling fans, and drives Individual disk drive slot power control | |
| Enclosure Monitoring System | |
Automatic spare configuration and utilization SMART Automatic bad block replacement Auto-Stat Disk Monitoring System (ADMS) to monitor health of data on disk drives | |
| Management Interfaces | |
SAN HeadQuarters multi-group performance and event monitoring tool SNMP, telnet, SSH, HTTP, Web (SSL), host scripting Serial console Multi-administrator support Ability to configure a separate management network | |
| Security | |
CHAP authentication Access control for iSCSI Access control for management interfaces including RADIUS support | |
| Notification Methods | |
SNMP traps, e-mail, syslog | |
| Power | |
AC voltage: 100-240 VAC ±10% single phase Frequency: 47-63 Hz Power factor: 0.98 (minimum) Power consumption: 275VA, 300 PeakVA (operating maximum) Heat dissipation: 940 BTU per hour (maximum) Power supplies: Dual 440W DC | |
| Environmental | |
Temperature range: 5 to 35 °C / 41 to 95 °F Storage temperature: -20 to 60 °C / -22 to 140°F Altitude: -70 to 3,048 m operational / -305 to 12,192 m non-operational Relative humidity: 20 to 80% non-condensing operational / 5 to 95% non-condensing non-operational Shock: 5 g 10 ms ½ sine operational / 30 g 10 ms ½ sine non-operational Vibration: Random .21 grms @ 5-500Hz operational / Random 1.04 grms 2-200Hz non-operational Acoustics: Sound Power Operating: < 5.8 db LpA @ 20°C Air Quality: Airborne contaminant level of G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 | |
| Physical | |
Height: 13 cm / 5.12 in / 3 EIA units Width: 48.26 cm / 19.0 in / 1EC Rack Compliant Depth: 55.1 cm / 21.7 in Weight: 35 kg / 77.6 lb (maximum configuration) | |
| Regulatory and Environmental Compliance | |
Regulatory Model: E01J Regulatory Type: E01J001 | |





