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DSN-5000 series Hardware Reference Guide 5
1.2 Features and Benefits
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High-performance, low-latency iSCSI storage system, with a highly integrated multifunction
ASIC for fully featured, integrated storage virtualization
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High Availability with automatic failover when configured with dual controllers
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Modular design with the ability to add up to six hot-swappable 12-drive expansion arrays for
up to 84 drives for the DSN-5210-10 and DSN-5410-10 systems, or up to 48 drives for the DSN-
5110-10 system.
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Easy setup and configuration – can be installed anywhere on a Gigabit or 10-Gigabit Ethernet
network for improved access to critical information
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In-band or out-of-band management via direct connection or the Web
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Delivers Ethernet economics to storage for lower total cost of ownership and rapid
deployment using known and trusted technologies
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Proven transport infrastructure for increased reliability, investment protection, and reduced
training and administrative costs
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Scalability over long distances - ideal for remote data replication and disaster recovery
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High availability - redundant fans and 2 redundant, hot-swappable, auto-sensing, load-sharing
power supplies
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Intelligent battery pack ensures that a charged battery is on hand to preserve buffer cache
contents if a power failure occurs. Contents are backed up for approximately 72 hours with
the standard 2GB data cache (48 hours with the 4GB data cache option).