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Dell PowerEdge C6220 and CentOS 6.2: A LAMP Reference
Architecture
backplane allows for adjustable disk and assignment and storage
configurations.
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Reuse or repurpose servers easily when workloads change with hot-
swap server nodes – you no longer need to experience downtime by
replacing the entire server chassis.
Designed with power-efficiency in mind to help reduce energy costs, the
Dell PowerEdge C6220 utilizes dynamic HDD allocation for better resource
utilization, and maximizes operating efficiency with a shared-infrastructure design.
The Dell PowerEdge C6220 also different drive options, so you can allocate storage
to the workloads that need it. To learn more about the Dell PowerEdge C6220 and
the entire Dell PowerEdge C Series, visit
http://www.dell.com/us/enterprise/p/poweredge-cloud-servers
Storage and expansion specifications
The Dell PowerEdge C6220 features the following specifications:
Hard disk
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SATA, SAS, and SSD options
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Maximum raw storage capacity of 24TB across four nodes when
using SATA drives
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2.5” or 3.5” drive form factor
Available storage controllers
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Intel C600 chipset for onboard storage options with SATA and
SSD
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LSISAS2008 6Gb SAS mezzanine card
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LSI MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i add-in RAID controller, which we
used for this installation guide
Expansion slots
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The PowerEdge C6220 four-node configuration has one x8
expansion slot and one x16 expansion slot per node.
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The PowerEdge C6220 two-node configuration has one x8
expansion slot and two x16 expansion slots per node.
About CentOS Server
Community ENTerprise Operating System, commonly known as CentOS, is an
open-source Linux-based operating system designed to provide organizations with an
enterprise-class computing platform that is free to use. CentOS incorporates numerous
advanced operating system features such as virtualization capabilities, enhanced
